Govindbhai Shekhda
Govindbhai Kanjibhai Shekhda | |
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ગોવિંદભાઈ શેખડા | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | College of Agriculture, Junagadh, Gujarat Agricultural University |
| Political party | Janata Dal |
| Children | Atul Shekhda |
Govindbhai Shekhda (Gujarati: ગોવિંદભાઈ શેખડા) was an academician, politician and activist, born in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. He earned his bachelor and master's degree in Agricultural Science at College of Agriculture. His political career spanned from a village Sarpanch to a Member of parliament for Junagadh (Lok Sabha constituency) representing Janata Dal in the 9th Lok Sabha.[1] Later, after serving as Director of Campus for Junagadh Campus for six years he served the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University in the capacity of Vice chancellor.[2][3][4] His son Atul Shekhda contested as a candidate for member of parliament in the 14th Lok Sabha for Junagadh (Lok Sabha constituency).[5] However, he lost against BJP's Rajeshbhai Chudasama.[6]
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- ^ http://candidates.aamaadmiparty.org/shekhada-atulbhai-govindbhai.html
- ^ http://www.ndtv.com/elections/india-mps/guj-junagadh-election-results-2014