Darshana Jardosh

Politician

Indian Surat, Gujarat, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/01/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceSurat, Gujarat, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameJardosh Darshnaben Vikrambhai
Zodiac signAquarius
Also known asDarshana Vikram Jardosh

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Sir K.P. College of Commerce, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology)
Qualifications
  • B.Com. degree in Economics & Banking from Sir K.P. College of Commerce, Surat in 1981
  • Certificate Course in Computers from NIIT

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date8 October 1981
BackgroundOriginally a businesswoman before transitioning to politics in 1988

Relationships & More

HusbandVikram Chandrakant Jardosh
ChildrenShe has two sons. Her both sons are married.

Family

FatherKanti Naik
MotherAmita Naik

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Positions
  • 7 July 2021: Minister of State for Railways and Minister of State for Textiles
  • 16 May 2009: Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Surat Constituency, Gujarat
  • 2012: General Secretary of National BJP Mahila Morcha
  • President of BJP Mahila Morcha in Surat
Electoral History
  • 2009: Elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Surat
  • 2014: Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha with historic margin of 533,190 votes (76.6% vote share) - highest lead by any woman MP in Indian electoral history after Indira Gandhi
  • 2019: Elected to 17th Lok Sabha from Surat with 795,651 votes

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Darshana Jardosh assumed office as the Union State Minister of Railways and Union State Minister of Textiles in July 2021.
2. She made history by winning the 2014 elections to the 16th Lok Sabha with a significant margin.
3. Darshana actively engages in social and cultural endeavors focused on empowering women and promoting education.
4. She is involved in cultural and social initiatives in Gujarat through organizations like Sanskruti, which promotes art and culture.
5. In 2009, she demanded the establishment of an international airport in Surat to support the diamond trade.
6. She has maintained high parliamentary attendance, including 100% attendance during the Budget Session 2017.
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