Dilip Parikh, former Chief Minister of Gujarat passes away
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh (82) has passed away in Ahmedabad on October 25. He started his political career as a BJP MLA. Industrialist by profession, he also served as President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He served as the 13th Chief Minister of Gujarat during 1997-98 when he was with Rashtriya Janata Party (RJP), floated by Shankersinh Vaghela. Parikh’s government was supported by the Congress.