Members Bioprofile

VALVI, SHRI LAXMAN VEDU, P.S.P., [Maharashtra-Nandurbar—(Reserved—Sch. Tribes)—1962]:  S. of Shri Vedu; B. Village Nalgavhan, Taloda Taluka, West Khandesh; ed. at Bombay University; m. Shrimati Tarabai, June 23, 1923; 3 S. and 4 D.; Agriculturist and Businessman; Administrator, Raisingpur Mewas Estate, Dhulia District, 1925-26; Vice-President, Taluka  Agricultural Development Association, Taloda (1935-36); President, West Khandesh Bhil Seva Mandal (1946—50); Vice-Chairman, District School Board, West Khandesh (1948-49); Chairman, Jungle Mezoor Co-operative Societies, Shirve (1949—51); Member, Second Lok Sabha.

Social activities:  Interested in rural education, eradication of untouchability, cultural reforms among the Bhil Community, prohibition, establishment of co-operative societies and agricultural development. 

Hobbies:  Cricket, swimming. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Singing and dancing.

Special interest:  Social reforms among tribal community.

Sports:  Cricket and native games.

Permanent address:  Nalgavhan, Post Nalgavhan, Taluka Taloda, District Dhulia.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  4,01,744

Shri Laxman Vedu Valvi                                       . .              91,176

Shri Bakaram Sukram Kokani                              . .               35,226

Shri Zamtu Nathu Valvi                                       . .               35,203

Shri Jayant Ganpat Natawadkar                         . .              27,507].