Jivraj Narayan Mehta
Jivraj Narayan Mehta (29 August 1887 – 7 November 1978) was an Indian politician and the first Chief Minister of Gujarat. He also served as the first "Dewan" (Prime Minister) of the erstwhile Baroda state, and Indian high commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1966.
Dr. Jivraj Mehta | |
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Mehta in October 1947 | |
| 1st Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| In office 1 May 1960 – 25 February 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Balwantrai Mehta |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1971-1977 | |
| Preceded by | Jayaben Shah |
| Succeeded by | Dwarkadas Patel |
| Constituency | Amreli, Gujarat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1887 Amreli, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 7 November 1978 (aged 91) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Hansa Jivraj Mehta |
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