Former Gujarat minister Haridas Lal passes away

Former Gujarat Minister Haridas Jivadas Lal(Babubhai Lal) is no more. He was minister in late Chief Minister Chimanbhai Patel’s ministry. Shri Lal was elected to Gujarat Assembly from Bahnvad assembly area of Jamnagar district in 1990 on late Chimanbhai Patel led Janata Dal(Gujarat) party’s ticket.

Rajya Sabha MP and Group President of Reliance(RIL) Shri Parimal Nathwani condoling Shri Haridas Lal’s demise said, “he was known as ‘Babu Kaka’ in public. Even before he became a minister, his contribution to Jamnagar city and district was remarkable. The state has suffered an irreparable loss and is deprived of a man who was as statesman in his time.We have lost a person with amazing wisdom. Hailing from Lohana community, Shri Lal was not only important to his community, but was also an ideal person for entire society.”

“Babukaka was one of the first persons who had identified Guajrat’s port based economy’s possibilities and strength. He had initiated efforts in that direction,” Shri Nathwani added.

About Shri Haridas Lal

Born in Jamnagar district’s Lalpur Taluka’s Rasangpur in Jivandas Jethabhai Lal family on 22 October 1921, Shri Haridasbhai settled in Lalpur Taluka’s Modpar village. Just after primary education in school he joined social services.

He was Lalpur Taluka Panchayat’s President for 18 years. In 1991 after being elected as MLA from Bhanvad, he was minister of state for Panchayat, Rural housing and port. He continued on this post till 1995.

In the era of radio, Shri Lal would talk about agriculture related issues, and farmers would not miss those talks.

Shri Lal is survived by his wife, his two sons Ashokbhai and Jitubhai, three daughters and four grandsons.

He passed away in Ahmedabad yesterday.

His ‘Uthamnu’ has been organized today between 5.30-6.00 at Pabari hall, Talav Pal, Jamnagar.