From Mehsana to Parliament – The Journey of Jivabhai Ambalal Patel

Have you ever asked yourself how someone from a small town can make it to a big stage of politics? Jivabhai Ambalal Patel has been through this journey. Starting from his modest origins in Mehsana, he ended up being known as an esteemed Parliament member. His story is nothing short of inspirational and we are going to explore his story in this blog post.

Birth, Parents, and Education

Jivabhai Ambalal Patel was born on April 30th, 1938 in Mehsana, Gujarat. He had his early education in the local schools of Mehsana. After that he went to college in Gujarat and worked hard for a degree. These years were the time when his political career started to take shape.

Career and Political Journey

Jivabhai Ambalal Patel commenced his political career during the 1980s. He joined the Indian National Congress in 1985, and became a very well-recognized leader. In 2004, Mahesana constituency elected Jivabhai as Member of Parliament (MP). He served there until 2009 where he was part of the fourteenth Lok Sabha. While serving as MP, Jivabhai Ambalal Patel developed his constituency and engaged in numerous projects targeted at improving the living conditions of its people. After losing elections in both 2009 and 2014 Jivabhai continued being active politically. In 2018, he left INC for BJP because he felt there was something wrong with the current status quo. Dedication by Jivabhai Ambalal Patel towards public service has seen him become a household name in Gujarat.

Achievements of Jivabhai Ambalal Patel

During his tenure as MP, Mr. J.A.Patel made various significant contributions:

• Infrastructure Development: He focused diligently on improving roads, schools, and hospitals in his constituency thus making life better for his constituents at Mahesana.
• Water Supply Projects: One of Jivabhai’s major objectives was to make sure that the water supply was dependable in the area that was both essential for drinking and agriculture.
• Educational Initiatives: Collaborating with others to open new schools/colleges has helped bring education improvement within this locality.
• Healthcare Improvements: He established medical facilities and arranged health camps to offer healthcare services to the people.

Chairman of GMDC

Jivabhai Ambalal Patel became the Chairman of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) in 2004. GMDC is a state-owned company situated in Gujarat, India. It deals with mining and selling minerals such as lignite, bauxite and fluorspar. It also makes power from thermal, wind and solar sources. In his role as Chairman, Jivabhai was responsible for overseeing the operations of the organisation and making crucial decisions towards its growth and development.

For the purposes of benefiting both GMDC itself as well as Gujarat State, he collaborated with the board of directors and other members as well as leaders by planning projects that were supposed to be implemented. Wife and Children Champaben Patel is Jivabhai Ambalal Patel’s wife. They have three children namely Harshad, Nikul, and Ritesh. Though details regarding their specific careers are not well known; Harshad, Nikul and Ritesh are on journeys of their own choosing. The family is known to be close knit – they always support one another.

Present Role

Jivabhai Ambalal Patel remains an active member of his community and politics. He has still engaged himself in various social and developmental projects in Gujarat. His commitment to public service and bettering the lives of individuals in his area has kept him constantly on the go.

Final Words

From Mehsana to Parliament, Jivabhai Ambalal Patel’s journey is truly inspiring. His dedication to public service and society has been impactful. Jivabhai Ambalal Patel never stops working for his region’s welfare. It is a story about dedication and hard work.