Vajubhai Vala Age, Wiki and Bio

Vajubhai Vala

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/01/1937
Age87 years
BirthplaceRajkot, Gujarat, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVajubhai Rudabhai Vala
Famous ForBeing the Governor of Karnataka from 2014 to 2019
Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
HometownGandhinagar, Gujarat, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteKshatriya (Rajput)
Address7, Kotes Nagar, Kalawad Road, Rajkot
HobbiesReading

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 8”
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot
Degrees
  • B.Sc.
  • LL.B

Personal Life

SchoolNot Known

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRudabhai Vala
MotherName Not Known
SpouseManoramabahen
Children
Sons2
Daughters2

Career

Political PartyFormer member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Municipal Councilor of Rajkot from 1975 to 1993
  • Mayor of Rajkot Municipal Corporation in 1983
  • Member of Legislative Assembly from 1985 to 2012
  • Governor of Karnataka from 2014 to 2019

Favourites

Favourite Politicians
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • Narendra Modi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vajubhai came from a middle-class Gujarati family.
In his teenage years, he showed an interest in politics and displayed leadership qualities.
As a high school student, he joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and helped his schoolmates resolve issues.
He participated in protests against Indira Gandhi’s Emergency in 1975 and spent 11 months in jail.
In 2007, the Government of Gujarat eliminated Octroi based on a recommendation from the Vajubai Vala Committee.