Known as 'Ajat-Shatru' (man without enemy) within the BJP, Nitin Patel's political graph remained steady. He started career as student leader and later on became councillor in his hometown Kadi near Ahmedabad. He also became president there and first time elected as young MlA in the year 1990 in his thirties.
Just like Anandiben Patel, Nitin too worked under all the BJP Chief Ministers in Gujarat as member of their Councils of Ministers. He was Minister in Governments of Keshubhai Patel, Suresh Mehta, Narendra Modi and Anandiben Patel. Now he will play key role in Rupani Government too. He also held important position in party organisation too as Mehsana district BJP president and other. He has vast experience of handling different portfolios as Minister ranging from Agriculture, Health, Finance, Revenue, Urban Development & Urban Housing etc. Belonging to affluent business family, Nitin's father was also active in politics and remained president of Kadi municipality. His maternal uncles are also active in politics. He has family business of ginning & pressing.