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Darshana Jardosh Age, Caste, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 60 Years
Husband: Vikram Chandrakant Jardosh
Hometown: Surat, Gujarat, India

Darshana Jardosh

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Full nameJardosh Darshnaben Vikrambhai [1]My Neta
ProfessionPolitician
Physical Stats & More
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey• 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
Personal Life
Date of Birth21 January 1961 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2021)60 Years
BirthplaceSurat, Gujarat, India
Zodiac signAquarius
SignatureDarshana Jardosh's Signature
NationalityIndian
HometownSurat, Gujarat, India
College/University• Sir K.P. College of Commerce, Surat, Gujarat, India
• NIIT ( National Institute of Information Technology)
Educational Qualification(s)• She earned a B.Com. degree in Economics & Banking from Sir K.P. College of Commerce, Surat in 1981.
• She received a Certificate Course in Computers from NIIT [2]Lok Sabha Ph
Address1101, Saraswati Apartment, MP Flats, Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi - 110001
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date8 October 1981
Family
HusbandVikram Chandrakant Jardosh
Darshana Jardosh with her husband and one of her sons Pranay
ChildrenShe has two sons.
Darshana Jardosh being greeted by her sons after her win in the Lok Sabha election, in Surat

Her both sons are married.
Darshana Jardosh with her daughters-in-law
ParentsFather- Kanti Naik
Darshana Jardosh with her father
Mother- Amita Naik
Darshana Jardosh with her mother
Money Factor
Assets/Properties (as of 2019) [3]My NetaMoveable (worth Rs 5,85,647 crore)

• Deposits in Banks- Rs 28,66,970
• Bonds, Debentures and Shares- Rs 1,23,000
• NSS, Postal Savings- Rs 15,78,020
• LIC or other insurance Policies- Rs 1,19,200
• Personal loans/advance- Rs 10,74,554
• Motor Vehicles- Rs 24,23,553
• Jewellery- Rs 14,00,000

Immovable Assets (worth Rs 78,67,500 crore)

Liabilities Rs 20,20,458
Net Worth (Approx) (as of 2019) [4]My NetaRs 10,76,17,986

Darshana Jardosh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Darshana Jardosh

  • Darshana Jardosh is an Indian politician, who represents the Surat constituency in Gujarat as a member of the Lok Sabha. In July 2021, she started serving as the Union State Minister of Railways and Union State Minister of Textiles under the Second Modi ministry.

    Darshana Jardosh with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    Darshana Jardosh with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

  • In 1976, Darshana served as the general secretary of Jeevan Bharti Educational School, Vadodara, Gujarat.
  • In 1980, Darshana Jardosh was the class representative in her college, Sir K.P. College of Commerce, Surat.
  • In 1987, Darshana worked in the position of director in Surat Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank, Surat, Gujarat.
  • In 1995, Darshana held the position of Cultural Committee Convener at Surat Municipal School Board.
  • In 2001, she served as a member of the Gujarat Social Welfare Board.
  • In 2003, Darshana held the position of Managing Director at Surat Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank.
  • In 2004, she was elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Health Committee of Surat Municipal Corporation.
  • In 2009, Darshana was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  • In 2009, Darshana Jardosh appealed to the government of India to set up an International airport in Surat, Gujarat. It was endorsed by Darshana to boost the diamond trade in the Surat district.
  • In 2014, Darshana elected to the 16th Lok Sabha with a historic margin of 5,33,190 votes. After Smt. Indira Gandhi, this victory was the highest lead by any woman member parliament in Indian Electoral history. She was re-elected in 2019 to the 17th Lok Sabha with 7,95,651 votes.

    Darshana Jardosh (second from left) with other Bharatiya Janata Party's female MPs

    Darshana Jardosh (second from left) with other Bharatiya Janata Party’s female MPs

  • In 2012, Darshana Jardosh confronted severe allegations on Congress MP Tushar Chaudhary by stating that he was taking the credit for the flight connectivity to Surat, which Darshana and Navasari MP CR Patil advocated for. In an interview with the media house, Darshana said,

    We have been telling the Centre that Surat has a potential for domestic and international connectivity, but it was the UPA government that saw no viability or traffic. Now, that SpiceJet has started operations, they (Congress) are running to take the credit.”

  • Along with being a politician, she is also a businessperson.

  • Darshana Jardosh received ‘Visharad in Music and Arangetram,’ an Indian classical dance and music form presented on stage.

  • Several social and cultural activities were also led by Darshana Jardosh. In 1999, she was the founder president of the Ladies Lioness Club of Sannari, Surat. In the same year, she held the position of the Director of Sanskruti, an Art & Cultural Organisation, which was organised to promote girl education, social & political awareness for women and youth, and women empowerment in India.
  • In her leisure time, Darshana adores doing Bharat Natyam dance, photography and videography.
  • Listening to music and cooking are Darshana’s favourite pastime and recreational activities.
  • Darshana Jardosh’s favourite travelling countries include China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Switzerland and the U.A.E.
  • In 2019, Darshana Jardosh raised the ‘Matters of Urgent Public Importance’ in Lok Sabha.

  • While growing up in Surat, Darshana Jardosh developed an interest in politics, and she would often meet renowned Indian politicians to brush up her skills in politics.

    A childhood picture of Darshana Jardosh when she met former PM Morarji Desai on his birthday in 1977

    A childhood picture of Darshana Jardosh when she met former PM Morarji Desai on his birthday in 1977

  • Darshana Jardosh is a devoted environmental advocate, and she often campaigns to promote tree plantation in India.

    Darshana Jardosh while planting a sapling

    Darshana Jardosh while planting a sapling

  • Darshana often attends official video conferences related to the growth and development of Surat, Gujarat.

    A screenshot of a video conference attended by Darshana Jardosh along with other member parliaments

    A screenshot of a video conference attended by Darshana Jardosh along with other member parliaments

  • Her Twitter account features her in a picture in which she was seen distributing fruits at the Postnatal Ward of the SMIMER (Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research) Hospital in Surat, Gujarat, India.

    Darshana while distributing the fruits in the Postnatal Ward of the SMIMER (Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research) Hospital in Surat

    Darshana while distributing the fruits in the Postnatal Ward of the SMIMER (Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research) Hospital in Surat

 

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