Shri Maganbhai Patel

PATEL, SHRI MAGANBHAI, B.A., B.Ed., [Janata Dal—Gujarat, Sabarkantha, 1989]:  s. of Mani Bhai; b. at Prantij, Sabarkantha District, Gujarat, April 25, 1916; ed. at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad; m. Nandaben, 3 s. and 1 d.; Agriculturist, Teacher, Social and Political Worker, Industrialist; participated in freedom struggle;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  Secy., INC, 1942-66; Member, JP Gujarat, 1977-87; President, JD Sabarkantha, Gujarat, 1988-89;

Previous Membership:  Legislative Assembly, Gujarat, 1980-1985;

Committee Experience:  Member, Estimates Committee, 1981-82, Gujarat Legislative Assembly; Member, Committee on Agriculture, June 7, 1990 and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Educational activities;

Travels Abroad: Belgium, Canada, Holland, West Germany, France, Italy, U.K., USA;

Special Interests:  Sports and games;

Sports and Clubs:  Has been running a gymnasium for the last 15 years;

Social Activities:  Organising the youth; founded a High School at Himatnagar, Gujarat; President, Alkapari Vikas Mandal, Gujarat, a cultural organisation;

Permanent Address:  Pologround, Himatnagar, Distt. Sabarkantha, Gujarat.

* Member, Janata Dal (S) with effect from January 11, 1991.