Amreli: Veteran Congress leader and former Member of Parliament Virjibhai Thummar passed away in Amreli on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following a prolonged illness. His death has led to condolences across political circles in Amreli and the wider Saurashtra region.
Virjibhai Thummar, who was born in May 1959 in Amreli district, came from a farmer’s family and remained active in public life for several decades. He represented the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency from 2004 to 2009 and later served as an MLA from the Lathi-Babra assembly constituency from 2017 to 2022.
Political Career
Virjibhai Thummar won the 2004 Lok Sabha election from Amreli as a Congress candidate. According to election data reported by TV9 Gujarati, he secured 2,20,649 votes and defeated BJP candidate Dilip Sanghani by 2,030 votes.
After his tenure in Parliament, Thummar continued his political career in Gujarat. He was elected from Lathi-Babra and served as a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly between 2017 and 2022. Legislative records also show his participation in assembly proceedings during his tenure.
Beyond electoral politics, Thummar was associated with the cooperative sector and various cooperative organisations. He was known in Gujarat’s political circles as a senior and outspoken Congress leader, particularly in the Amreli and Saurashtra regions.
Daughter Jenny Thummar Also Active in Politics
Virjibhai Thummar’s daughter, Jenny Thummar, is also active in politics. She previously served as the Amreli District Panchayat president and contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Amreli as a Congress candidate. The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee also lists Virjibhai Thummar among its Amreli district political representatives.
Funeral Procession in Amreli
According to reports, Thummar’s funeral procession is scheduled to leave Amreli at 5 pm on Wednesday. His death has left Congress workers, supporters and political leaders mourning the loss of a veteran leader who represented the Amreli region at both the parliamentary and state levels.
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