Gujarat’s political landscape mourns the loss of BJP MLA Govind Parmar, who breathed his last at a hospital in Anand on Friday. Aged 82, the Umarath representative had been receiving medical care for a prolonged illness.
News of Parmar’s demise prompted an outpouring of sorrow from BJP ranks, local politicians, and the people of Umarath and Anand district. Known for his grassroots activism, Parmar was a familiar figure in the villages of Charotar, bridging the gap between rural needs and political action.
Hailing from humble beginnings in 1943, Parmar left formal education after class seven to immerse himself in community service. His authentic leadership style resonated deeply with voters.
In the 2017 assembly elections, he clinched victory in Umarath against Congress’s Kapilaben Chavda by just 1,883 votes, marking his debut in the state legislature. Four years later, in 2022, he defended the seat triumphantly, polling 95,639 votes to defeat NCP rival Jayant Patel by over 26,000 votes.
Reacting swiftly, BJP state chief Jagdish Vishwakarma shared his grief: ‘Hearing about the untimely death of Govindbhai Parmar, Umarath’s beloved MLA, has shattered me. May the Almighty grant his soul eternal peace and fortify his family in this hour of bereavement.’
Throughout his career, Parmar championed local causes, fostering strong community bonds. Condolence programs unfolded across Anand as workers paid homage to their departed leader.
The vacancy in Umarath assembly constituency now awaits electoral attention, but Parmar’s enduring impact on Gujarat’s rural politics remains indelible.