Dhavalbhai Patel
Dhavalbhai Patel | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | K C Patel |
| Constituency | Valsad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party |  Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Occupation | Politician, Business Person |
Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel is an Indian politician originally from Jhari Village of Vansda, Navsari Gujarat. He was elected as a Member of Parliament from Valsad Lok Sabha constituency. He currently serves as a Lok Sabha Whip and holds significant roles within the BJP's organizational structure, particularly focusing on tribal outreach and digital strategy.
Early Life and Education
Patel hails from Jhari Village of Vansda, Navsari, Gujarat. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from NIT Surat in 2008 and an MBA in Marketing from Symbiosis University[which?] in 2010. Before entering politics, he accumulated over a decade of experience in senior management roles at multinational corporations such as IBM, Accenture Strategy, and Capgemini, working across various regions including the USA, UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.[1]
Political Career
Parliamentary Role
In the 2024 Indian general elections, Patel was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha, representing the Valsad Lok Sabha constituency. He secured a decisive victory with 764,226 votes, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 210,704 votes.[2] As a Member of Parliament, he has been active in parliamentary debates and has raised numerous questions pertaining to rail projects, healthcare, housing, and women's empowerment.[3]
Political Positions
1. Lok Sabha Whip Dhaval Patel serves as a Whip in the 18th Lok Sabha, representing the Valsad constituency.[4]
2. National Social Media In-Charge, BJP Scheduled Tribe (ST) Morcha He holds the position of National Social Media In-Charge for the BJP's ST Morcha.[5]
Publications
He has authored a book ‘Bharat ke Janjatiya Krantiveer; Swatantrata Sangram ki 75 Ansuni Kahaniya’.
He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- VALSAD (ST)(GUJARAT) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ^ https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S0626.htm
- ^ https://dspstg.sansad.in/ls/members/biographyM/5665?from=members
- ^ "Two Gujarat MPS among 16 BJP Whips appointed in Lok Sabha". 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Who is Dhaval Patel, BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Valsad (ST)". 13 March 2024.
- ^ Quint, The (4 June 2024). "Valsad Election Result 2024 Live Updates: BJP's Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel Has Won This Lok Sabha Seat". TheQuint. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Valsad Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights: Lok Sabha Winner, Loser, Leading, Trailing, MP, Margin". News18. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Election Commission of India
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