Suryakanta Vyas (23 February 1938 – 25 September 2024), affectionately known as Jiji, was an Indian politician and a figure in the Pushkarna Brahmin community in Rajasthan. She served six terms in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, contesting three times from the Jodhpur constituency before moving to the Soorsagar constituency in 2008.[1]
Suryakanta Vyas | |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohan Meghwal |
| Constituency | Soorsagar |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jugal Kabra |
| Succeeded by | Kailash Bhanushali |
| Constituency | Jodhpur |
| In office 1990–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Birad Mal |
| Succeeded by | Jugal Kabra |
| Constituency | Jodhpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1938 Jodhpur, Jodhpur State, India |
| Died | 25 September 2024 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence(s) | Jodhpur, India |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
Political career
editVyas served six terms as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. In her first three terms, she was elected from the Jodhpur constituency in 1990, 1993, and 1998. She later contested and won from the Soorsagar constituency in the 2008, 2013, and 2018 Rajasthan Assembly elections.[2]
Death
editAwards and honours
editVyas was honored multiple times for her contributions to the development of society. She was one of the most popular figures in the Jodhpur constituency and the Rajasthan Assembly. Known for her oratory skills, she was also recognised as the Best MLA in the Assembly for the year 2012.[5]
References
edit- ^ "भाजपा की वरिष्ठ नेता सूर्यकांता व्यास का निधन, 6 बार विधायक रहीं 'जीजी' ने अस्पताल में तोड़ा दम". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Jodhpur's 'Jiji', 6-time BJP MLA Suryakanta Vyas passes away". The Times of India. 26 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Suryakanta Vyas Passes Away: BJP Leader and Former Jodhpur MLA Dies at 86". www.lokmattimes.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Former Jodhpur MLA Suryakanta Vyas passed away". Zoom News. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "12 sitting, former MLAs felicitated as best MLAs for different yrs in Raj". 7 March 2018.
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