Asoka Mehta
Asoka Mehta (24 October 1911, Bhavnagar – 10 December 1984, New Delhi) was an Indian freedom fighter and socialist politician. He helped organize the socialist wing Congress Socialist Party of the Indian National Congress, along with Rambriksh Benipuri, Jaya Prakash Narayan, and was heavily involved in the politics and government of the city of Bombay.
Asoka Mehta | |
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| Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1954-1962, 1967–1971 | |
| Minister of Planning, Petroleum and Chemicals | |
| In office 1966-1969 | |
| Preceded by | Bali Ram Bhagat (Minister of Planning) |
| Succeeded by | unknown |
| Preceded by | O. V. Alagesan (Minister of Petroleum and Chemicals) |
| Succeeded by | unknown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1911 Bhavnagar, Bhavnagar State, British Raj |
| Died | 10 December 1984 (aged 73) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
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