Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad
| Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad | |
|---|---|
| former Member of Parliament | |
| Constituency | Junagadh |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 September 1955 Junagadh, Gujarat |
| Died |
25 January 2016 (aged 60) Ahmedabad |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1990 – 2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Ramaben Barad |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
| Residence | Junagadh |
| Religion | Hindu |
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As of 20 February, 2014 Source: | |
Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad (15 September 1955 – 25 January 2016) was an Indian politician. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India where he represented the Junagadh constituency of Gujarat. He was a former Cabinet Minister of water resources and irrigation of Gujarat state. He played a vital role in the development of Narmada and Ukai Dam Projects. He served his fourth term as member of legislative assembly representing Talala Gir Constituency of Gujarat until 2016.
Career
He was elected to Lok Sabha in Indian general election, 2004 and represented Junagadh. He was twice elected to Gujarat legislative assembly in 1990 and 1995 from Somnath constituency and became Cabinet Minister for water resources and irrigation. He was also twice elected to Gujarat legislative assembly in 1998 and 2012 from Talala Gir constituency.