Name Jashubhai Barad Children 2 sons and 2 daughters Role Indian Politician | Religion Hindu | |
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Spouse Smt. Ramaben Barad (m. 1980) | ||
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.
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Early life
He hailed from Ahir community. His family was a native of Badalpara village near Veraval.
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 in 2012 from Talala Gir constituency.
He died on 25 January 2016 at Ahmedabad following brain tumour.