Liladhar Vaghela facts for kids

Liladhar Vaghela (born February 17, 1935 – died September 17, 2020) was an important political leader from Gujarat, India. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, which is like the main law-making body of India. He represented the Patan area.

About Liladhar Vaghela

Liladhar Vaghela was born in a place called Pimpal, in the Chanasma area of Mahesana district. He studied hard and earned degrees like B.A. and B.ed. Before becoming a politician, he worked in farming, helped his community, and was even a journalist.

He was the person who started a weekly newspaper called "Banas Sandesh" and worked as its editor for 25 years. This shows he was dedicated to sharing information.

In 2018, he had an accident outside his home in Gandhinagar. A stray cow attacked him, and he broke two ribs.

Political Journey

Liladhar Vaghela had a long and active career in politics. He was part of the Indian National Congress party in the past. He even served as a minister in the government led by Chimanbhai Patel.

He became very well-known when he ran for the Lok Sabha election in 2004. He ran against a very powerful leader, Shankersinh Vaghela. Even though Liladhar Vaghela was from North Gujarat, he was chosen by Narendra Modi to run in a different area called Kapadvanj. He was chosen because he belonged to the Thakor community. However, he did not win that election.

Later, Liladhar Vaghela won the election from the Patan area. After winning, he became a minister in Narendra Modi's government. This showed that Narendra Modi supported leaders from the Kshatriya community.

Serving in the Assembly

Liladhar Vaghela was elected many times to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. This is the state-level law-making body in Gujarat. He served as a member for several terms:

• 1975-1980
• 1985-1990
• 1990-1995
• 1998-2002
• 2007-2012
• 2012-2017

He also held an important role as a "Whip" for the Gujarat Legislature Janata Dal from 1985 to 1990. A whip makes sure that party members vote in a certain way.

Ministerial Roles

Throughout his career, Liladhar Vaghela held many important positions as a minister in the Gujarat government. This means he was in charge of different departments:

• Minister for Panchayats and Rural Housing (1990-1995) – This role involved managing local village councils and housing in rural areas.
• Minister of State for Consumer Affairs (including Weight and Measurement) – He looked after protecting consumer rights and ensuring fair measurements.
• Minister of Rural Development (1999-2001) – He worked on improving life in villages.
• Minister of Prison (2001-2002) – He was in charge of the state's prisons.
• Minister of Agriculture (2001-2002) – He worked on issues related to farming and crops.
• Minister of State for Labour and Employment (2011-2012) – He focused on jobs and workers' rights.
• Minister of State for AH, Fisheries, Cow Breeding, SEBC Welfare (2012-2013) – This involved animal husbandry, fishing, cow breeding, and welfare for socially and educationally backward classes.
• Minister of State for SEBC Welfare (2013-2017) – He continued to work for the welfare of backward classes.

Community Work

Liladhar Vaghela was also very active in many organizations and community groups. He held leadership roles, often as President or Vice President:

• President of the Banaskantha District Economically Backward Society Service Union since 1985.
• President of the Banaskantha District Jan Morcho.
• President of the Mid-Day Meal Evaluation Committee for the Gujarat government.
• President of the Banaskantha District Panchayat since 1984.
• President of the Banaskantha District Thakor Samaj from 1972-1991.
• President of the Banaskantha Youth Congress from 1972-1975.
• President of the Banaskantha District Janata Dal from 1989-1990.

He was also a Vice President for the Gujarat Pradesh Jan Morcho and the Banaskantha District Congress Committee. He helped organize and lead various groups working for development and welfare.

Other Contributions

Beyond his political and community leadership, Liladhar Vaghela also worked as a teacher.

• He was a teacher and a leader (Rector) at the Lokniketan Organisation for five years.
• He also taught at a Secondary High School run by Vividhlakshi Vidyamandir.

This shows his dedication to education and helping young people.

Financial Information

When Liladhar Vaghela ran for the Assembly Election in 2012, he declared his financial details. He had assets (things he owned) and some debts (money he owed). He also spent money on his election campaign and received some funds from his political party.