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Chimanbhai Patel | |
|---|---|
| 5th Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| In office 18 July 1973 – 9 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Ghanshyam Oza |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| In office 4 March 1990 – 17 February 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Madhavsinh Solanki |
| Succeeded by | Chhabildas Mehta |
| First Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| In office March 17 1972-July 17 1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1929 Sankheda, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 17 February 1994 (aged 64) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Urmila Patel |
| Children | Siddharth Patel, Suhrud Patel, Sujata Patel |
| Residence(s) | Revaranya, Ahmedabad |
Chimanbhai Patel (3 June 1929 – 17 February 1994) was an Indian politician associated with Indian National Congress and Janata Dal, and a former Chief Minister of Gujarat state in India representing both those parties at various times. Patel is known as the founder of Kokam Theory which was initiated to counter the Kham Theory of Indian National Congress and it was very successful in Saurashtra and South Gujarat to achieve the huge support from Kolis which were 24% of the state population.[1][2]
- ^ Sheth, Pravin N. (1998). Political Development in Gujarat. New Delhi, India: Karnavati Publications. p. 27.
- ^ India on the Threshold of the 21st Century: Problems of National Consolidation. Delhi, India: "Social Science Today" Editorial Board, Nauka Publishers. 1990. p. 174. ISBN 978-5-02-023554-0.