Biographical Sketch
PATEL, DR. A.K. [BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY - MEHSANA (GUJARAT)]
Father's Name Shri Kalidas Patel Date of Birth 1 July 1931 Place of Birth Vadu, Distt. Mehsana (Gujarat) Marital Status Married on 1 May 1945 Spouse's Name Smt. Divaben Children Two sons and one daughter Educational Qualifications M.B.B.S. Educated at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Profession Medical Practitioner and Political Worker Permanent Address At and P.O. Vijapur, Distt. Mehsana-384001 (Gujarat) Tel. (02763) 20080 Present Address 20, G.R.G. Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel. (011) 3722922 Positions Held 1975-84Member, Gujarat Legislative Assembly 1975-80Member, various Committees of Gujarat Legislative Assembly 1977-80President, Bharatiya Jana Sangh (B.J.S.), Gujarat 1982-85President, Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P.), Gujarat 1984Elected to 8th Lok Sabha Member, Committee on Government Assurances Member, Rules Committee 1984-90Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 1984-95Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Chemicals 1989Re-elected to 9th Lok Sabha (2nd term) 1990-91Member, Committee on Public Undertakings 1991Re-elected to 10th Lok Sabha (3rd term) 1992-93Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Science and Technology 1993-96Member, Committee on External Affairs Member, Committee on Official Language 1996Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (4th term) 1996-97Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism 1998Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (5th term) 19 March 1998Union Minister of State, Chemicals and onwardsFertilizers Social and Cultural Activities Managing Trustee, (i) S.R.S.T. General Hospital, Vijapur; (ii) Asha Education Trust; and (iii) Girls College, Vijapur; and Trustee, St. Joseph Public School, VijapurSpecial Interests Agricultural development, promotion of education and medical science Favourite Pastime and Recreation Reading, swimming, riding and sports Sports and Clubs Indian games Countries Visited Canada, China, Hong Kong and Singapore; Member, Population Development Committee Conference,China, 1984Other Information Participated in the Freedom StruggleOur Other Sites IndianPost.com IndianAge.com MahatmaGandhiji.comTotal electorate 10,80,869 Total votes polled 7,72,492 Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates (1) Dr. A.K. Patel (B.J.P.) 3,38,368 (2) Shri Mansinh Sursinh Thakor (I.N.C.) 2,13,034 (3) Shri Dolaji Cheharaji Thakor (A.I.R.J.P.) 1,62,452 (4) Shri Dahyabhai Narandas Patel (J.D.) 30,178
Election Result of Mehsana Lok Sabha Constituency