Naranbhai J. Rathwa (born 1 June 1953) is a Member of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. He was a member of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Chhota Udaipur constituency of Gujarat as a member of the Indian National Congress. He is a currently a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party after he resigned from the Indian National Congress on 27 February 2024.[1]

Naranbhai J. Rathwa
Naranbhai Rathwa releasing a Gujarati version of PIB Booklet on Achievements of UPA Government - 4 years at a press in 2008
Minister of State for Railways
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byBasangouda Patil
Succeeded byE. Ahamed & K.H. Muniyappa
ConstituencyChhota Udaipur
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1989–1999, 2004–2009
Preceded byAmarsinh Rathawa
Succeeded byRamsinh Rathwa
ConstituencyChhota Udaipur
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office
3 April 2018 – 3 April 2024
Preceded byArun Jaitley, Bharatiya Janata Party
ConstituencyGujarat
Personal details
Born (1953-06-01) 1 June 1953 (age 71)
Chhotaudepur, Gujarat
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
Indian National Congress (till 2024)
SpouseManjulaben N. Rathwa
Children1 son and 3 daughters
ResidenceNarayan Kunj, Palace Road, Chhotaudepur
As of 25 February, 2006
Source: [1]

He was a Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways. He lost to Ramsinh Rathwa in 2009 Lok Sabha Elections

References

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  1. ^ "Gujarat Congress leaders Naran Rathwa, son Sangramsinh join BJP". India Today. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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