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Madhav Singh Solanki Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Updated On : January 9, 2021

Short Biography

Madhav Singh Solanki was born on 30-07-1927 in Mehsana in the state of Gujarat, India. He was an Indian Politician who served four times as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Other Name: Madhavsinh Solanki
Other Professions: Chief Minister

Madhav Singh Solanki Complete Bio & Career

Madhav Singh Solanki was an Indian politician and is the leader of the Indian National Congress Party. He was India’s former External Affairs Minister. He was the Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat four times.
 
Moreover, he had a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Law. He started his political journey in 1947 but he came to power as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 1981. He presented the reservation system for the socially and economically backward classes of people. He thereby took recommendations of the Bakshi Commission. This resulted in a huge riot and there was an anti-reservation agitation all over the state. This resulted in more than hundreds of deaths. This made him give up his office in 1985. But he came back stronger than ever in 1989 by winning almost all the 149 assembly seats out of 182. The Gujarat Industry flourished under his first term and up to 50% of all the agricultural land has been getting used now. He even granted land for a private hospital to be built and was offered to the Indian Space Research Organisation. Foodgrains were given at lower rates and education was free for girls. A mid-day meal programme was also introduced.
 
Additionally, he was also written books like The Story of Mount Everest, Birds of Gujarat, and Biography of a Negro Educationalist: Mistress Mary McLeod Bethune. He was also famous for his KHAM Theory, which helped him win his elections as the chief minister as it was mainly focused on the Indian communities like Kshatriyas, Harijans, Adivasis and the Muslims.

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

He died at the age of 93 in Gujarat, India.

DEATHDAY 9 January,2021 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Gujarat
DEATH COUNTRY India

Madhav Singh Solanki Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was married to Vimlaben Solanki and has 3 children together including Bharatsinh Madhavsinh Solanki.

Life's Important Dates Of Madhav Singh Solanki

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour White

Personal Info

Home Town Piludara, Baroda State, British India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Gujarat, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification BA, LLB
Hobbies Travelling, Reading & Writing
Marital Status Married
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color White
Favorite Actor Dilip Kumar
Favorite Singer Lata Mangeshkar
Favorite Food Homemade Food

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Madhav Singh Solanki

  • Madhav Singh Solanki was an Indian politician from Gujarat. He served himself to Indian National Congress Party from 1981 till 2020.
  • Today, the politician was passed away on 9 January 2021 at the age of 93 years.
  • Mr. Narindra Modi showed condolences on their death and said that he played the biggest role in the progress of Gujarat.

Madhav Singh Solanki Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Madhav Singh Solanki was 93 years 5 months & 10 days old age.