Veteran Congress Leader Virji Thummar Passes Away at 64 After Brief Illness in Amreli
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Former Amreli Member of Parliament and veteran Congress leader Virji Thummar passed away on Wednesday in his hometown following a brief illness. He was 64.
A prominent and influential figure in Gujarat’s regional political landscape, Thummar had been active in public life and community service for decades. He was married to Nilaben Thummar. His daughter, Jeni Thummar, also contested Lok Sabha 2024 Elections from Amreli.
His funeral procession will be held at 5 PM in Amreli today.
Decades of Public Service Across Amreli and Saurashtra
Born on 31 May 1959 in Amreli, Thummar established himself as a central pillar of the Indian National Congress (INC) in the Saurashtra region.
His political career included major tenure in both parliament and the state assembly:
- Member of Parliament (2004–2009): Represented the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency after winning the parliamentary election on a Congress ticket.
- Member of Legislative Assembly (2017–2022): Served as the MLA for the Lathi-Babra assembly seat in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.
His death has drawn widespread condolences across political circles in Amreli and the wider state.
