Know your Politician
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Patan-SC (Gujarat )
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Party Name :
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Indian National Congress(INC)
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Father’s Name
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Shri Somabhai
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Mother’s Name
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Smt. Valiben
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Date of Birth
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24.12.1939
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Place of Birth
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Muvada, Distt. Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
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Spouse’s Name
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Smt. Vinoda
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Educational Qualifications
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B.A., LL.B, Kovid (Hindi)
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Profession
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Civil Servant
Trade Unionist, Social Worker, Writer
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Permanent Address |
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B-1, Khemani Chamber, Shahpur,
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Ahmedabad- 380001, Gujarat
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5505473
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Present Address |
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112, South Avenue,
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New Delhi – 110011
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(011) 23793055
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Position Held |
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1999
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Elected to 13th Lok Sabha
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1999-2000
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Member, Committee on Finance
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Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation
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Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
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2000-2001
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Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
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Book Published
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(i) Worshipping False God (A review); and (ii) Socialism, Secularism and Equality (both in Gujarati)
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Literary Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Writing articles in Gujarati on Dalit issues; conducting meetings and seminars on human rights of
Dalits and minorities
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Associated with human rights movements of Dalits, women and minorities;Founder President,
(i) Council for Social Justice; and (ii) Foundation for Dalit Literature; Life Member, (i) People`s
Union of Civil Liberties (PUCL); and (ii) Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Reading
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Reference: Loksabha