Rashtrapal, Shri Praveen Constituency   : Patan -SC (Gujarat) Party Name     : Indian National Congress (INC)

Father’s Name Shri Somabhai Mother’s Name Smt. Valiben Date of Birth 24 Dec 1939 Place of Birth Muvada, Distt. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Spouse’s Name Smt. Vinoda Educational Qualifications B.A., LL.B, Kovid (Hindi) Profession Civil Servant Trade Unionist, Social Worker, Writer Permanent Address B-1, Khemani Chamber, Shahpur, Ahmedabad- 380001, Gujarat 5505473 Present Address 112, South Avenue, New Delhi – 110011 (011) 23793055 Positions Held

1999 Elected to 13th Lok Sabha

1999-2000 Member, Committee on Finance

Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

2000-2001 Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Books Published (i) Worshipping False God (A review); and (ii) Socialism, Secularism and Equality (both in Gujarati) Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Writing articles in Gujarati on Dalit issues; conducting meetings and seminars on human rights of Dalits and minorities Social And Cultural Activities 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) Favourite Pastime and Recreation Reading

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