Jashumben Savjibhai Korat alias Jashumatiben (born 27 July, 1959) is an Indian politician and a former Minister for Women and Child Welfare of Gujarat state.[1] She was a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2012. She is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Jashuben Korat | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Savjibhai Korat |
| Succeeded by | Jayesh Radadiya |
| Constituency | Jetpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1959 Vadal, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Savjibhai Korat |
| Children | Dr. Bindeshwari Korat, Prashant Korat, Hiren Korat |
Biography edit
She was born into a farmer's family in an Indian village near Junagadh. She entered politics and was elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly in a by-election after sudden death of her husband, Savjibhai Korat,[2] in 1999, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.[3] She was a Member of Legislative Assembly from Jetpur constituency. In 2001, she was appointed the State Minister for Women and Child Welfare.[1] In 2002 Gujarat legislative assembly election, she was reelected from Jetpur constituency.[4] In 2005, she was again appointed the State Minister for Women and Child Welfare. In 2007 election, she was reelected to the 12th legislative assembly from Jetpur constituency.[5][6] She continued to serve as the Minister until 2008.[1]
References edit
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- ^ "Behind every successful woman". The Indian Express. 15 March 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Assembly by-polls -- BJP, Cong to battle it out in 5 states". The Indian Express. 9 February 1999. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "State Elections 2002: Jetpur Constituency of GUJARAT". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "TWELFTH GUJARAT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". Gujarat assembly. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "BJP fielded women as safe bet". Daily News & Analysis. 26 December 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2011.