Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad
Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad | |
|---|---|
| former member of parliament | |
| In office 2004 to 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bhavna Chikhalia |
| Succeeded by | Dinu solanki |
| Constituency | Junagadh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1955 Veraval, Gujarat |
| Died | 25 January 2016 (aged 60) Ahmedabad |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1990 – 2016) |
| Spouse | Ramaben Barad |
| Children | Shailesh Barad (son) Hiren Barad (son) & 2 daughters |
| Relatives | Bhagavan Barad (brother) |
| Residence | Junagadh |
As of 20 February | |
Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad (15 September 1955 – 25 January 2016) was an Indian politician from Gujarat. He served as a Member of Parliament in the 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Junagadh constituency. He was also a Cabinet Minister in the Gujarat state government, holding the portfolio of Water Resources and Irrigation. He was involved in the development of Narmada and Ukai Dam Projects. At the time of his death in 2016, he was serving his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Talala Gir constituency in Gujarat.
Early life
He belonged to the Yadav (Ahir) community, and his family hailed from Badalpara village near Veraval.[1] Jashubhai was also known as lion of saurastra and lion of sorath (Sorath no savaj).
Career
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.[2] He was also twice elected to Gujarat legislative assembly in 1998 and in 2012 from Talala Gir constituency.[1][3]
He died on 25 January 2016 at Ahmedabad following brain tumour.[1][2] After his death, his brother Bhagvanjibhai Barad was elected with 31,000 margin against BJP candidate Govindbhai Parmar.
References
- ^ a b c d "Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad dies at 60". The Indian Express. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Talala Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad passes away". DeshGujarat. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Talala Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad Of BJP Wins". News18. Retrieved 24 April 2025.