Balwantrai Mehta was an Indian politician who served as the second Chief Minister of Gujarat state, India. He participated in Indian independence movement and later hold various public offices. He is considered as the 'Architect of Panchayati Raj ' due to his contributions towards democratic decentralisation. Born: 19 February 1900, Bhavnagar Assassinated: 19 September 1965, Kutch Spouse: Sarojben Mehta Party: Indian National Congress Previous office: Chief Minister of Gujarat (1963–1965) Governor: Mehdi Nawaz Jung; Nityanand Kanungo
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