| 1. Vajubhai came from a middle-class Gujarati family. |
| 2. In his teenage years, he showed an interest in politics and displayed leadership qualities. |
| 3. As a high school student, he joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and helped his schoolmates resolve issues. |
| 4. He participated in protests against Indira Gandhi’s Emergency in 1975 and spent 11 months in jail. |
| 5. In 2007, the Government of Gujarat eliminated Octroi based on a recommendation from the Vajubai Vala Committee. |
| 6. He was associated with RSS for 57 years. |
| 7. He was BJP's first mayor of Rajkot. |
| 8. He handled a major water crisis in Rajkot in 1986 by arranging water from nearby dams. |
| 9. He was associated with Rajkot Nagrik Sahakari Bank since 1971 and served as its Chairman from 1975-76 to 1981-82 and from 1987 to 1990. |
| 10. He was the 12th Governor of Karnataka and served for nearly seven years, making him one of the longest-serving governors of that state. |
