Monday, February 19, 2024

Balwantrai Mehta Birth Anniversary


 

Balwantrai Mehta, born on 19 February 1900, was an Indian politician who served as the second Chief Minister of Gujarat state, India. He participated in Indian independence movement and later hold various public offices. He is considered as the 'Architect of Panchayati Raj’ due to his contributions towards democratic decentralisation.

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