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Dr.Jivraj
Mehta (1886-1977)
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Dr. Jivraj Mehta was
born in Saurashtra in Amreli
district. His father was Narayanbhai and mother Zamakben.
He was the first person to be the Chief
Minister of Free Gujarat.
Right from his childhood he was very good at studies and he
wanted to be a doctor.
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He made his carrier as a doctor and
became so famous that he got the oppourtunity to cure Mahatma Gandhi.
After India got Independence and partition he served the people with
all his efforts. He opened many medical camps for the welfare of the
people. He was also the first "Diwan"
of free India and he played his role as an "Diwan" very
well.
In 1960 when Gujarat was divided
into different state he was the first chief minister. Many a times it
use to happen that he was harassed by his opponents but he was
helpless. When he was elected second time the
Chief Minister he was not allowed to perform his duties and
so he resigned. At that time Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru appointed him as
the High Commisioner in London. He
was also appointed as a "Deen"
in many of the hospitals. By nature he was very quite and loveable.
The hospital started by his name in Ahmedabad as "Dr. Jivraj
Mehta Hospital" is constructed in order to pay tribute to this
great man. He gave his service to the Nation
for 91 years. In 1977 he left
the world leaving behind his works.
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