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Jignesh Mevani

Jignesh Mevani

Jignesh Mevani serves as MLA representing Vadgam constituency since 2017. He recently won the Gujarat assembly election for the second time on December 8, 2022. Mevani is also a lawyer activist and former journalist.

Jignesh Mevani Biography

Jignesh Mevani is a social activist turned politician in Gujarat, who contested and won the Vadgam assembly seat in 2022 and 2017. Hailing from a Dalit family, Mevani is perceived as a leader for Dalit rights. He spearheaded the protest march called Dalit Asmita Yatra from Ahmedabad to Una following the deadly attack on Dalit men in Una village by so-called “Gau Rakshaks.” The march culminated with 20,000 Dalits attending the protest, including a Dalit woman, who vowed to give up jobs of removing cow carcasses.

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By Administrator Updated: Monday, December 12, 2022, 10:28:45 AM [IST]

Jignesh Mevani Personal Life

Full Name Jignesh Mevani
Date of Birth 11 Dec 1980 (Age 43)
Place of Birth Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Party Name Independent
Education LLB and PG Diploma
Profession Activist/Politician
Father's Name Natwarlal Shankarlal Parmar
Mother's Name Chandraben
Religion Hindu
Caste OBC
Permanent Address 47 Naroda (Gujarat) constituency, at Serial no 598 in Part no 118
Present Address 47 Naroda (Gujarat) constituency, at Serial no 598 in Part no 118
Contact Number 9724379940
Email [email protected]
Website t.me/jigneshmevanisupporters
Social Handles Social Handles:

Jignesh Mevani Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹35.48 LAKHS
ASSETS:₹35.48 LAKHS
Liabilities: N/A

Disclaimer: The information relating to the candidate is an archive based on the self-declared affidavit filed at the time of elections. The current status may be different. For the latest on the candidate kindly refer to the affidavit filed by the candidate with the Election Commission of India in the recent election.

Education Qualification of Jignesh Mevani

Jignesh Mevani did schooling from the Swastik Vidyalaya and the Vishwa Vidyalay Madhaymik Shala. Later, he pursued B.A. degree in English literature from the HK Arts College in the year 2003.

Interesting Facts about Jignesh Mevani

He contested the 2017 assembly elections as an Independent candidate with support from Congress and AAP. He worked as a journalist for Abhiyan, a Gujarati magazine after receiving a diploma in Journalism.

Political Timeline of Jignesh Mevani

2022
  • Jignesh Mevani got re-elected as MLA representing Vadgam constituency with 94,765 votes on 8th December 2022.
2021
  • Mevani joined the Indian National Congress party.
2017
  • He contested and won the 2017 assembly elections from Vadgam by defeating BJP rival Vijaykumar Chakravarti by a margin of 19,696 votes.

Jignesh Mevani Early Life

2004
  • He served as a reporter for Abhiyan, a Gujarati magazine (2004-2007).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Jignesh Mevani)

  • What is Jignesh Mevani's net worth?
    Jignesh Mevani has net worth of approx. 10 Lacs+ (As of 2017).
  • What is Jignesh Mevani's caste?
    Jignesh Mevani belongs to Other Backward Category.
  • What is Jignesh Mevani's date of birth?
    Jignesh Mevani's date of birth is December 11, 1980.
  • Is Jignesh Mevani married?
    No, Jignesh Mevani is not married yet.
  • How old is Jignesh Mevani?
    Jignesh Mevani is 42 years old (As of 2022).
  • What is Jignesh Mevani's qualification?
    Jignesh Mevani completed B.A. degree in English literature from the HK Arts College.
  • From which party does Jignesh Mevani belong to?
    Jignesh Mevani is an independent politician.
  • Who is Jignesh Mevani?
    Jignesh Mevani serves as a member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing Vadgam constituency since 2017.
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