CHIKHALIA, SMT. BHAVNA DEVRAJ
[BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY - JUNAGADH (GUJARAT)]
Father's Name Shri Jamnadas P. Patel Date of Birth 14 February 1955 Place of Birth Devalki, Distt. Amreli (Gujarat) Marital Status Married on 5 March 1978 Spouse's Name Dr. Devrajbhai P. Chikhalia Children One son Educational Qualifications B.Com., LL.B. Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Profession Agriculturist, Advocate, Sportsperson, Political and Social Worker Permanent Address A-27, Nilgagan Flats, Talav Daravaja, Junagadh-362001 (Gujarat) Tels. (0285) 22723, 51777 Present Address 47-49, South Avenue, New Delhi-110011 Tel. (011) 3792521 Positions Held 1991Elected to 10th Lok Sabha 1991-96Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forests 1993-96Secretary (Executive), Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P.) Parliamentary Wing 1994-96Member, Committee on Science and Technology and Environment and Forests 1995-96Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation 1996Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (2nd term) 1996-97Member, Committee on Government Assurances Member, Committee on Communications 1998Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (3rd term) Whip, B.J.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha Member, Executive Committee, B.J.P. Parliamentary Party 1998-99 andMember, Committee on Public Accounts and its Sub-Committee 1999-2000on Stationery and Printing Offices 1998-99Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests and its Sub-Committee to undertake a study visit to Gir Forests and look into various aspects of the natural habitate of Asiatic Lions Member, Committee on Provision of computers to Members of Parliament Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways Special Interests Women and child welfare; youth activities, welfare and cultural activities Favourite pastime and Recreation Singing, gardening, travelling, driving, indoor games and playing with children Sports and Clubs Carrom, cricket and badminton; Member,(i) Rotary Club, (ii) Lions Club and (iii) Constitution Club, New Delhi
Countries Visited Widely travelled (15 countries) Other Information Trustee, (i) Ratubhai Adhani Foundation Trust, Junagadh, (ii) Siddhashtram Seva Trust, Mendarda, (iii) Ushachandra Public Charitable Trust, Junagadh; Honorary-Director,(i) Bal Bhavan, Junagadh, (ii) Bhagvati Bhulka Ghar, (iii) Indo-Soviet Cultural Society, Junagadh; President, (i) Bhavna Charitable and Education Trust, Junagadh, (ii) Leuva Patel Mahila Mandal, Junagadh, (iii) District Sports Association; Vice-President, Gujarat Pradesh Mahila Morcha, B.J.P; Chairperson, (i) Gujarat State Housing Finance Corporation, 1994-95 ;(ii) Fisherman Problems and Solving Committee, (iii) Lok Adalat, Rotary Club, Junagadh; Vice-chairperson, National Cooperative Union of India; Life Member, (i) Youth Hostels Association of India, (ii) Indian Parliamentary Board, (iii) Constitutional club , (iv) Akhil Hind Mahila Parishad,Junagadh and (v) Snatika Mahila Mandal, Junagadh; Advisor, (i) M.D.S. Arya Kanya Vidyalaya (Women's Cultural Acitivities), Junagadh, (ii) M.O.S. Arts and Commerce College, Junagadh; Member, (i) Akhil Hind Mahila Parishad (State), Junagadh, (ii) Postal Advisory Committee, Junagadh, (iii) Gujarat Women Protection Commitee, Junagadh, (iv) Women's Economic Upliftment Committee, Junagadh, (v) Observation IndiaPress, Junagadh, (vi) Permanent Conciliation Board, Junagadh, (vii) Wakf Board, (viii) National Shipping Board for 4 years, (ix) Family Advisory Committee, Junagadh, (x) I.M.P.O. International (Impo); First Lady Rotarian, Rotary Club, Junagadh.Our Other Sites IndianPost.com IndianAge.com JainJagat.comTotal electorate 10,58,322 Total votes polled 6,22,755 Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates (1) Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia(B.J.P.) 3,18,667 (2) Shri Jethalal Ranabhai Jora (I.N.C.) 2,28,356 (3) Shri Amrutlal S. Pansuriya (A.I.R.J.P.) 36,362 (4) Shri Sida Husain Ismail (Ind.) 4,810
Election Result of Junagadh Lok Sabha Constituency