Biographical Sketch
Member of Parliament
XI Lok Sabha 






KATHIRIA, DR. VALLABHBHAI
B.J.P. - RAJKOT (GUJARAT)



Father's Name:Shri Ramji Bhai

Date of Birth:   30 November 1954

Place of Birth:   Kagvad in Distt. Rajkot (Gujarat)

Marital Status:   Married on 12 May 1980

Spouse's Name:Smt. Kantaben

Children:   One son and one daughter

Educational Qualifications :
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Surgery), LL.B.
Educated at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad; Gujarat University,
        Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Gujarat)

Profession :
   Medical Practitioner

Permanent Address :
   24-B, Vidyakunj Society, Amin Marg, 
        Rajkot-360001 (Gujarat)
Tel. (0281) 451122, Fax. (0281) 454006
 

Positions Held :
   
1993 onwardsPresident, B.J.P., Distt. Rajkot
1996Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh)

Books Published :
'Doctors! Beware of Eggs' and 'Spiritual Compilation', 1989

Literary, Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments :
Contributed regularly scientific papers in Gujarati, Medical Journals and articles in Gujarati newspapers 
Social and Cultural Activities :
Trustee (i) Shri Arvindbhai Maniar Trust, Rajkot;(ii) Saurashtra Kutch and Leprosy Eradication Trust; and (iii) Sadbhavna Hospital, Mehsana, Gujarat; Advisor, Sargam Club, Rajkot, Gujarat 
Special Interests :
   Reading religious and spiritual books; meditation and performing various 
surgical procedures

Favourite Pastime and Recreation :
Music, listening to old songs, bhajans and watching movies

Sports and Clubs :
   Swimming

Other Information :
R.S.S. worker since childhood; participated in Nav-nirman agitation in Gujarat in 1973-74; associated with various medical organisations in various capacities in Rajkot and Saurashtra since 1983; donated blood for 81 times 
Election Result :
   
Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency
Total electorate13,49,629
Total votes polled 4,16,933
Votes polled in favour of the
first four leading candidates:
(1) Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria (B.J.P.) 2,10,626
(2) Shri Shivlalbhai Nagjibhai Vakariya  (I.N.C.) 1,69,806
(3) Shri Pravin Maru (J.D.)      2,611
(4) Shri Rajeshkumar Dhirajlal Jasani (Bajpali) (Ind.)      2,386