Madhav Singh Solanki facts for kids
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Madhavsinh Singh Solanki
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| Minister of External Affairs | |
| In office 21 June 1991 – 31 March 1992 |
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| Prime Minister | P.V. Narasimha Rao |
| Preceded by | Chandra Shekhar |
| Succeeded by | P.V. Narasimha Rao |
| 7th Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| In office 24 December 1976 – 10 April 1977 |
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| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Babubhai J. Patel |
| In office 7 June 1980 – 6 July 1985 |
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| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Amarsinh Chaudhary |
| In office 10 December 1989 – 4 March 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Amarsinh Chaudhary |
| Succeeded by | Chimanbhai Patel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 July 1927 Piludara, Baroda State, India |
| Died | 9 January 2021 (aged 93) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | 3 |
Madhav Singh Solanki (born 30 July 1927 – died 9 January 2021) was an important political leader in India. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party. He served as the External Affairs Minister for India. This role is like being the country's top diplomat.
Mr. Solanki also served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat state three different times. He was well-known for a special political strategy called the KHAM theory. This strategy helped him win elections in Gujarat in the 1980s.
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Early Life and Family
Madhav Singh Solanki was born on 30 July 1927. His family belonged to the Koli community in Gujarat. His oldest son, Bharatsinh Madhavsinh Solanki, also became a politician.
Political Career and Key Policies
Leading Gujarat as Chief Minister
In 1981, Madhav Singh Solanki was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. His government decided to introduce a system called "reservation." This system set aside certain opportunities, like jobs or school places, for groups of people who were considered socially and economically disadvantaged. This idea came from the recommendations of a report called the Bakshi Commission.
Understanding the KHAM Theory
The introduction of reservations led to protests and unrest across Gujarat. These events caused many deaths. Mr. Solanki resigned from his position in 1985. However, he later returned to power. His party won a record number of seats in the state assembly elections.
His success was largely due to the "KHAM formula." This was a political strategy that brought together different communities. KHAM stands for:
- Kshatriya
- Harijan (now known as Dalit)
- Adivasi (also known as tribal people)
- Muslims
By uniting these groups, Mr. Solanki's party gained strong support. This strategy helped them win elections. However, it also meant that other communities had less political influence during that time.
See also
- List of Koli people
- List of Koli states and clans
