Gordhan Zadafia | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Home and Security and Police Housing (Independent Charge) of Gujarat | |
| In office 1998–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 June 1954 Gariadhar, Bombay State, India (present-day Gujarat) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Gujarat Parivartan Party (2012-2014) Mahagujarat Janata Party (2007-2012) |
| Spouse | Leelaben Zadafia |
| Education | B.Sc., M.P.A. (Master of Public Administration), Diploma in Marketing Management |
Gordhan Zadafia (born 20 June 1954) is an Indian politician from Gujarat, India. He was a leader in Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for 15 years before joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
He served as the General Secretary of BJP in Ahmedabad city and was elected twice as a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly during 1995–97 and 1998–2002. He was a Minister of State for Home and Security and Police Housing (Independent Charge) during 2001–2002 in the state Government of Gujarat led by Narendra Modi.[1]
He was accused of involvement in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Following a break with Narendra Modi after 2002, he pursued other political parties, competing against BJP, but eventually rejoined BJP in 2014.