Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad

Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad (15 September 1955 – 25 January 2016) was an Indian politician. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India where he represented the Junagadh constituency of Gujarat. He was a former Cabinet Minister of water resources and irrigation of Gujarat state. He played a vital role in the development of Narmada and Ukai Dam Projects. He served his fourth term as member of legislative assembly representing Talala Gir Constituency of Gujarat until 2016.

Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad
former Member of Parliament
In office
2004 to 2009
Preceded byBhavna Chikhalia
Succeeded byDinu solanki
ConstituencyJunagadh
Personal details
Born(1955-09-15)15 September 1955
Veraval, Gujarat
Died25 January 2016(2016-01-25) (aged 60)
Ahmedabad
Political partyIndian National Congress (1990 – 2016)
SpouseRamaben Barad
ChildrenShailesh Barad (son) Hiren Barad (son) & 2 daughters
RelativesBhagavan Barad(brother)
ResidenceJunagadh
As of 20 February, 2014[permanent dead link]
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Early life

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He hailed from Yadav/Ahir community. His family was a native of Badalpara village near Veraval.[1] Jashubhai was also known as lion of saurastra and lion of sorath(Sorath no savaj).

Career

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He was elected to Lok Sabha in 2004 Indian general election and represented Junagadh.[1]

He was twice elected to Gujarat legislative assembly in 1990 and 1995 from Somnath constituency and became Cabinet Minister for water resources and irrigation. He was also twice elected to Gujarat legislative assembly in 1998 and in 2012 from Talala Gir constituency.[1]

He died on 25 January 2016 at Ahmedabad following brain tumour.[1] After his death, his brother Bhagvanjibhai Barad was elected with 31,000 margin against BJP candidate Govindbhai Parmar.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad dies at 60". The Indian Express. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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