Jignesh Mevani Age, Caste, Controversies, Wife, Biography, Family, Facts & More
Bio | |
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Full Name | Jigneshkumar Natvarlal Mevani |
Profession | Politician & Social Activist |
Political Party/Organization | Una Dalit Atyachar Ladat Samiti (supports Indian National Congress) |
Political Journey | • In the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Election, Mevani decided to contest the election from the Vadgam constituency. He also declared his political support to Indian National Congress. • On 18 December 2017, he won the Gujarat Assembly Election from the Vadgam Constituency. |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet inches- 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | Year, 1980 |
Age (as in 2017) | 37 Years |
Birth Place | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
School | Swastik Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad Vishwa Vidyalay Madhaymik Shala, Ahmedabad |
College/University | H.K Arts College, Ahmedabad D. T. Law College, Ahmedabad |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from H.K Arts College, Ahmedabad in 2003 Bachelor of Law (LLB) from D. T. Law College, Ahmedabad in 2013 A Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication |
Family | Father- Natwarlal Shankarlal Parmar Mother- Chandraben Brother- Darshan Sister- Not Known |
Religion | HInduism |
Caste | OBC |
Address | 104, Yuvadnagar Society, Vibhaag 2, Rameshwar,Mahadedh Char Rasta, MeghaniNagar, Ahmedabad 380016 |
Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Travelling |
Controversies | • During his campaigning in the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Election, a video emerged in which he allegedly raised religious slogans and asked people to chant 'Allah o Akbar;' Crowd replied 'Modi, Modi.' • On 20 December 2017, he delivered a controversial statement in which he suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should retire and "go to the Himalayas". |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Politician | Rahul Gandhi |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Name Not Known (a Muslim Girl) |
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Money Factor |
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Salary (as an M.L.A. from Gujarat) | INR 47,000 + Other Allowances |
Net Worth (approx.) | INR 10 Lacs (as in 2017) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jignesh Mevani
- Does Jignesh Mevani smoke?: Not Known
- Does Jignesh Mevani drink alcohol?: Not Known
- Mevani’s family is native of Meu, a village in Mehsana district.
- He holds a Law Degree and is a social activist.
- He is the convener of the Una Dalit Atyachar Ladat Samiti that organizes various Dalit protests in Gujarat.
- In August 2016, he organized a massive rally, in which Dalits pledged to give up removing cow carcasses and cleaning gutters. The rally was attended by some 20,000 Dalits.
- During the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Election, Mevani, along with Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor, became the rising face in the politics of Gujarat.
- In 2017, after being elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, he made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he allegedly called him a mentally old person who should retire from the politics and take a shelter on the foothills of Himalaya.