Hon’ble Shri Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi

(Minister of State, Government of Gujarat)

Current Political Position & Portfolio

Shri Harsh Sanghavi is a prominent and young leader in Gujarat, currently serving as a Minister of State in the Government of Gujarat, holding multiple key portfolios since September 2021.

Political Journey & Career Highlights

• Early Start: His journey in public life began at a young age, venturing into politics and social work around 15. He was actively involved with the BJP Yuva Morcha (youth wing).

   

• Youngest MLA: He was first elected as a Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Majura constituency in Surat in the 2012 elections, becoming the youngest MLA in the Gujarat Assembly at the age of 27.

   

• Three-Time Legislator: He has consistently represented the Majura constituency, winning elections in 2012, 2017, and 2022. In the 2022 election, he won by a significant margin.

   
   

• National Role: He previously served as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM).

   

• Ministerial Role: He assumed office as a Minister of State with independent charge in September 2021, which includes the crucial portfolio of Home, effectively making him the Home Minister of Gujarat (MoS with independent charge).

   

Key Initiatives & Focus Areas

Shri Sanghavi is known for his focus on youth development, social service, and maintaining law and order.

• Social Work: He has championed social causes such as medical initiatives for ailments like sickle cell anemia in tribal regions.

   

• Youth & Employment: He is noted for organizing job fairs to provide employment opportunities to the youth.

   

• Environmental Efforts: He launched the ‘Clean Tapi’ initiative for the Tapi river.

   

• Law & Order: His tenure has seen strong actions on issues related to drug trafficking and illegal constructions.

   

• Sports Ambitions: As the Minister of Sports, he has been involved in developing sports infrastructure and spearheading Gujarat’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.