Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama is a political leader from Gujarat and a member of Bhartiya Janata Party. He is the incumbent Member of Parliament from Jugandh constituency. He was born on April 10, 1982, in Chorwad, Junagadh, Gujarat, to his parents, Naranbhai R. Chudasama and Lakhiben Naranbhai Chudasama.
His political journey began with his election as a Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Mangrol in Junagadh district in 2012. Representing the BJP, his leadership and dedication soon caught the attention of the party and the public.
In 2014, he was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Junagadh constituency. His tenure saw him serve as a member of the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture and the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Agriculture.
He was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019, marking his second term. His current responsibilities include being a member of the Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilisers and the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
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