Bhavanji Arjan Khimji
Bhavanji Arjun Khimji, JP (28 July 1902[1] - 1970) was member of Indian National Congress, who served as a member of Indian parliament (lower house) twice from Kachchh (Lok Sabha constituency). He was a member of Bombay Legislative Assembly from 1937 to 1951.[2] Khimji also served as treasurer of All India Congress Committee.[3] He was jailed for taking part in the freedom struggle in India from 1931–32, 1940–41 and 1942-44.[2] He was born in Khamgaon in a Jain family and inherited family run Khimji Ginning & Pressing Company, which was located in Khamgaon.[4]
Bhavanji Arjun Khimji | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1952-1957; 1957-1962 | |
| Constituency | Kachchh (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Member of Bombay Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1937-1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Ashbai |
References
- Who's who in India, Burma & Ceylon. Who's Who Publishers (India) Limited. 1940. p. 275.
- "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in.
- "Kutch: Where jai kisan is jai jawan". Indian National Congress. 29 September 2009.
- Who is Who in India, 1939 page 274
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