R. K. Narayan
1906–2001English-language writer (1906–2001)
politician (1920-1996)
1920–1996, born Nadiad, essayist
Manibhai Jaberbhai Patel (1920-1996) was an Indian industrialist, writer, politician and a member of the 4th Lok Sabha. He represented the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency from 1967 and was a member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for two terms, from 1957–62 and 1962–67. He was the author of a number of books which included Nehru Vani, Janata ke Jawahar, Shantidoot Shastriji, Shreemati Indira Gandhi, Panchayaten Aur Humara Dayitwa and Pagdandiyon ki Awaz. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1971.
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1906–2001English-language writer (1906–2001)
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