Background
Vaghela, Shankersinh was born on July 21, 1940 in Vasan, India.
Vaghela, Shankersinh was born on July 21, 1940 in Vasan, India.
Master of Arts in Economic, Gujarat University.
General secretary Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Gujarat, India, 1971—1977. Member Lok Sabha (Indian Parliament), since 1977, member estimates committee, 1977—1978, member consultative committee for minister of irrigation and agriculture, 1977—1979. Vice president Janata Party, 1977—1980, general secretary & president, 1980—1991.
Member Rajya Sabha (Indian Parliament), 1984—1989, member consultative committee, minister of chemicals and fertilizers & minister of industry, 1984—1989, member house committee, 1984—1986. Member Gujarat Legislation Assembly, 1996—1997. Chief minister Gujarat, 1996—1998.
Member petroleum and natural gas committee, estimates committee, bills and resolutions committee Rajya Sabha (Indian Parliament), 1999—2004. Minister of textiles Indian Government, since 2004.
Married Gulab Ba, 1960.