Mahendrasinh Vaghela

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Mahendrasinh Vaghela
Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly
In office
2012–2017
Residence(s) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
EducationB.A.
Alma mater Gujarat University
OccupationFarmer, Business, Social Worker

Mahendrasinh Shankarsinh Vaghela is an Indian politician from Gujarat. He was elected to the 12th Gujarat Legislative Assembly from Bayad in the 2012 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) [1] [2] He is a son of former state chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela. [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  2. "Gujarat ex-CM Shankersinh Vaghela's son quits BJP, joins Congress ahead of polls". The Indian Express. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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  4. "Ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela's Son Joins BJP". NDTV.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  5. Vaghela's ex-MLA son Mahendrasinh tipped to re-join BJP