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Mansukhbhai Vasava
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
DOB
01 May 2001
Age
25 years
birth palce
Junaraj, Gujarat
profession
Politician
Mansukhbhai Vasava biography
Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava, born on June 1, 1957, is a prominent figure in Indian politics, known for his dedication and service to the people. He hails from Narmada, Bombay State, India. He holds a master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahemadabad and graduated (B.A.) from South Gujarat University.
His political journey began with his election to the 12th Lok Sabha in a by-election held on 25 November 1998 from the Bharuch Parliamentary Constituency of Gujarat. He retained his position in the lower house of the Indian parliament in the subsequent Lok Sabha elections in 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014 from the same constituency (renamed as Bharuch in 2008) four times in a row. He also served as a Deputy Minister in the Government of Gujarat in 1994.
He started serving as the Indian government's Minister of State for Tribal Affairs on May 22, 2014, when Narendra Modi became prime minister and held this position till July 5th, 2016.
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Mansukhbhai Vasava personal life
Father
Dhanjibhai Vasava
Mother
Ramilaben Vasava
Spouse
Saraswatiben Vasava
MANSUKHBHAI VASAVA NEWS
Why BJP gives a long lease to Gujarat in-house dissenter Mansukh Vasava
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Seven-time Bharuch MP is seen as BJP's tallest tribal leader in South Gujarat, who acts as a counterweight to the Opposition's emerging tribal faces like AAP’s Chaitar Vasava.
Veteran BJP MP points finger at taluka chief appointment in Gujarat; due process followed, says party
December 26, 2024 9:38 pm
Vasava, who took to X to express his disappointment with the decision to appoint Sandeep Patel to the post in Jhagadia taluka unit, said that he was “strongly opposed” to the move.
Gujarat Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates and all you need to know about Gujarat General Elections
May 08, 2024 2:23 pm
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With no electricity at the site, people used mobile phone torches to make their way around the stage, carrying water bottles, biscuits and other essentials.
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Updated: July 21, 2026 07:02 IST
One of the first decisions of the Adhikari government was a comprehensive review of all cases of violence linked to the 2021 Assembly elections, which were swept by the Trinamool Congress.
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He vacated the position last month in the wake of intense speculation over his continued ability to lead the Labour Party, following a dismal performance in the local elections earlier this year.
Delhi Confidential: Lead by Example
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CJP protest outside, a new Lok Sabha on display, mirrors TMC split, Opposition faultlines
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