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Parshottam Rupala

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Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala

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Name: Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala

Birthday: Friday, October 1, 1954

E-Mail: parshottamrupala@indialeader.com

Contact: 9825326660

City/Town: Rajkot

He is a prominent BJP leader, has played significant roles in both state and national politics. His contributions span ministerial positions, legislative representation, and party leadership. His commitment to public service and agricultural interests defines his political journey.
Parshottam Rupala is current MP from Rajkot []. He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party [ BJP ].

- Ministerial Roles:
  - He served as the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying in the Second Modi ministry from July 7, 2021, to June 11, 2024.
  - Previously, he held the position of Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare from July 5, 2016, to July 7, 2021.
  - He was also a Minister of State for Panchayati Raj from July 5, 2016, to May 30, 2019.
- Parliamentary Journey:
  - Parshottam Rupala was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Rajkot constituency in Gujarat in the 2024 general elections.
  - Before that, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Gujarat.
- State Politics:
  - Rupala was a three-term member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, serving from 1991 to 2002.
  - He held various ministerial positions in the Gujarat government, including Minister of Irrigation & Water Supply and Minister of Agriculture.
- Early Life and Education:
  - Born to Hariben Khodabhai and Khodabhai Madhabhai, Rupala pursued his education at Saurashtra University and Gujarat University. He earned a B.Sc. and B.Ed. degree.
  - Before entering politics, he worked as a school principal and later served as the chief officer of the Amreli municipality.

- Ministerial Roles:
  - He served as the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying in the Second Modi ministry from July 7, 2021, to June 11, 2024.
  - Previously, he held the position of Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare from July 5, 2016, to July 7, 2021.
  - He was also a Minister of State for Panchayati Raj from July 5, 2016, to May 30, 2019.
- Parliamentary Journey:
  - Parshottam Rupala was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Rajkot constituency in Gujarat in the 2024 general elections.
  - Before that, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Gujarat.
- State Politics:
  - Rupala was a three-term member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, serving from 1991 to 2002.
  - He held various ministerial positions in the Gujarat government, including Minister of Irrigation & Water Supply and Minister of Agriculture.
- Early Life and Education:
  - Born to Hariben Khodabhai and Khodabhai Madhabhai, Rupala pursued his education at Saurashtra University and Gujarat University. He earned a B.Sc. and B.Ed. degree.
  - Before entering politics, he worked as a school principal and later served as the chief officer of the Amreli municipality.

Education: B.Sc. (Saurashtra University), B.Ed. (Gujarat University).
Age: He is currently 69 years old.
Address: His hometown is Amreli, Gujarat, India.
Spouse: Parshottam Rupala is married to Savitaben Rupala since 1979.
Children: He has one daughter and one son.
Profession: Besides being a politician, Rupala is also an agriculturist.