Jawaharlal Darda

Jawaharlal Amolakchand Darda (2 July 1923 – 25 November 1997), known popularly as Babuji, was an Indian freedom fighter and a senior Indian National Congress politician. He was the founding editor of Lokmat group of newspapers (now Lokmat Media). He was a pioneering journalist and a prominent politician of his time.

Jawaharlal A. Darda
'बाबूजी'
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council
In office
(1972–1978), (1978–1984), (1984–1990), (1990 – 1996)
President of the Yavatmal City Indian National Congress
In office
1946–1956
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
March 1978 – July 1978
Minister
  • Energy,
  • Sports & Youth Welfare.
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
June 1980 – Jan 1982
Minister
  • Industries
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
March 1985 – June 1985
Minister
  • Irrigation,
  • Tourism,
  • Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
June 1985 – March 1986
Minister
  • Energy,
  • Tourism,
  • Cultural Affairs,
  • Irrigation and Excise Duty.
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
June 1988 – March 1990
Minister
  • Public Health,
  • Medical Education,
  • Family Welfare & Medicine.
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
Jan 1991 – June 1991
Minister
  • Textiles,
  • Food and Civil Supplies,
  • Environment,
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
June 1991 – Feb 1993
Minister
  • Textiles,
  • Food and Civil Supplies,
  • Environment.
  • Urban Development.
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
March 1993 – March 1995
Minister
  • Industries.
Personal details
Born(1923-07-02)July 2, 1923
Babhulgaon, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra
DiedNovember 25, 1997(1997-11-25) (aged 74)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
SpouseVeenadevi
ChildrenVijay & Rajendra
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