Govind Singh Gurjar (9 March 1932 – 6 April 2009), was a seven-time Member of the Legislative *embly (MLA) from Nasirabad (Ajmer) and a five-time minister in the ministry of Rajasthan.

Life

Gurjar was born in Balakanangal village of Rajasthan 9 March 1932. Initially he was a leading advocate, later he entered politics. He was a close confidant of Rajesh Pilot, has represented the Nasirabad *embly cons*uency in Ajmer district in the Rajasthan *embly. He fought his first election for Nasirabad Cantonment Board and held the post of chairman in the Board till 1977. While for Rajasthan Legislative *embly, he fought his first election in 1980 and held this post till 2003. Earlier, he had served as a state minister between 1981 and 1985. He was appointed to the post of Lt. Governor of Pu*rry in March 2008. As a Lt. Governor, he wanted to help the Union territory fulfill its obvious, abundant promise. He was also taught the local language Tamil by a private tutor. But he could serve for a very small period. His wife's name is Kamlesh Gurjar.

He died on 6 April 2009 in Delhi as sitting Lt. Governor of Pu*rry in India.

His younger brother Ramnarayan Gurjar is sitting MLA of Nasirabad *embly cons*uency in Ajmer district.

References

External links

• A Sad Day for Pu*rry
• Gurjar: An active politician