Virdhi Chand Jain
Indian politician (1920–2010)
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Virdhi Chand Jain (1920-2010) was an Indian freedom fighter, parliamentarian and lawyer. He was a Member of Parliament for Barmer in Rajasthan and former Member of Legislative Assembly in Barmer constituency from Rajasthan. He was a party member of Indian National Congress.[1]
Virdhi Chand Jain | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1980-1984 Seventh Lok Sabha 1984-1989 Eighth Lok Sabha | |
| Preceded by | Tan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Kalyan Singh Kalvi |
| Constituency | Barmer-Jaisalmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1920 |
| Died | 13 January 2010 (aged 89) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Late Smt. Mooli Devi |
| Relations | 9 grandchildren |
| Children | Late Shri Shankar Lal Jain Shri Mohan Lal Jain Shri Sooraj Mal Jain |
| Education | B.Com., LL.B. |
Personal
Late Shri Virdhi Chand Jain also known as Vridhi Chand Jain, son of Shri Rawat Mal Jain, was born on 4 July 1920 in a Bohra Jain family at Chohtan, Barmer, Rajasthan. A Commerce and Law graduate, studied at Sanatan Dharma College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was married to Late Smt. Mooli Devi and has three sons, and 9 grandchildren. Late Shri Virdhi Chand Jain was Bohra - Jain by religion and was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) party.[2]
Member of Parliament
| Lok Sabha | Duration | Name of M.P. | Party affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh | 1980-1984 | Virdhi Chand Jain | Indian National Congress |
| Eighth | 1984-1989 | Virdhi Chand Jain | Indian National Congress |
MLA/Member of Barmer assembly constituency
| Vidhan Sabha | Duration | Name of M.L.A. | Party affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1998 Vidhan Sabha] | 1998-2003 | Virdhi Chand Jain | Indian National Congress |
| [1977 Vidhan Sabha] | 1977-1980 | Virdhi Chand Jain | Indian National Congress |
| [1972 Vidhan Sabha] | 1972-1977 | Virdhi Chand Jain | Indian National Congress |
Social activities
Fought for the cause of the downtrodden, oppressed and eradication of dacoit menace; pleaded the cause of agriculturists in eradicating "Begar" and Lag Bag and introducing "Baghori" (cash rent) in Barmer District of Rajasthan.[4]
