Paresh Kumar Dhiraj Lal Dhanani is an Indian politician from Gujarat associated with the Indian National Congress. He is the former leader of opposition in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.[1] First time he was elected as an MLA from Amreli in 2002 against Purushottam Khodabhai Madhabhai Rupala. He earlier represented Amreli from 2002 to 2007.[1][2]

Paresh Dhanani
Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Legislative Assembly
In office
6 January 2018 – 4 December 2021
Preceded byMohan Rathwa
Succeeded bySukhram Rathva
Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly for Amreli
In office
20 December 2012 – 2022
Preceded byDileepbhai Sanghani
Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly for Amreli
In office
2002–2007
Succeeded byDileepbhai Sanghani
Personal details
Born
Paresh Kumar Dhiraj Lal Dhanani

(1976-08-15) 15 August 1976 (age 47)
Amreli, Gujarat, India
Political partyINC
SpouseVarshaBen
Children2 daughters (Sanskruti , Pranali)
OccupationPolitician, farmer

He completed B. Com. from Saurashtra University in April 2000.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Paresh Dhanani is Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly". The Hindu. 6 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Congress appoints Paresh Dhanani as Gujarat Legislature Party leader". The Economic Times. 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Dhanani Pareshkumar Dhirajlal (INC) (Amreli) – Affidavit". myneta.info. ADR. Retrieved 12 January 2018.