Early Life and Education
Madhuben Manubhai Kheni, daughter and wife of Manubhai Kheni, hails from Amreli district. She pursued her schooling at Narayangadh Primary School, where she completed education up to the 7th standard in 1987. At the time of the 2021 Surat Municipal Corporation elections, she was 46 years old.
Political Career
Madhuben Kheni is a dedicated member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was elected as a corporator in 2021 from Ward 14, which covers the Umarwada–Matawadi area of Surat. She serves alongside fellow corporators Rajeshriben Satishbhai Maisuriya, Dineshbhai Vaghjibhai Jodhani, and Nareshbhai Harjibhai Dhameliya. Her political journey is closely tied to grassroots work and community service, which has given her a strong connect with her constituency.
Major Achievements
One of Madhuben Kheni’s most impactful contributions is her leadership of the Shantidoot Mahila Mandal, a women’s group that runs an old-age home for elderly and destitute women. She is personally involved in caring for residents, ensuring their needs are met, and even taking responsibility for their last rites when required. This commitment has earned her recognition as a compassionate social worker.
Through Shantidoot, she has also organized relief and distribution drives, including the provision of blankets, bedsheets, and ration kits to elderly residents and families in need. These initiatives highlight her focus on community welfare beyond politics.
In terms of electoral transparency, her 2021 affidavit declared total assets of approximately ₹42.37 lakh, with no liabilities and no pending criminal cases. This reflects her clean record and commitment to accountability.
Key Political Initiatives
Madhuben’s foremost initiative has been elder care and building a social safety net for women. Running and managing the old-age shelter through Shantidoot continues to be her core social mission, blending humanitarian work with her responsibilities as a corporator.
As a representative of Ward 14, she also plays a key role in civic works, including the sanctioning and supervision of projects related to roads, drainage, and local amenities. By actively participating in these processes, she helps ensure that the ward’s infrastructural needs are addressed effectively.
Contributions
As a corporator, Madhuben Kheni serves as a voice for the people of Umarwada and Matawadi, raising concerns in Surat Municipal Corporation meetings and pushing for solutions to local issues. Her leadership of the Shantidoot Mahila Mandal is another major contribution, offering vulnerable women and the elderly both shelter and dignity. She has carved a niche for herself as a leader who merges governance with genuine service.
Promises and Future Commitments
Her public work and community presence indicate her priorities clearly: social welfare for the elderly, continued support for relief efforts, and sustained focus on improving ward-level civic amenities. Her commitments are visible not just in official roles but in her hands-on involvement in welfare work.
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Personal Life
At the time of the 2021 elections, she was 46 years old, with an education up to the 7th standard. Her declared assets stood at around ₹42.37 lakh, with no liabilities and no criminal cases against her, reflecting a simple and transparent lifestyle.
Legacy and Future Prospects
Madhuben Kheni’s legacy is already being shaped by her deep involvement in community welfare, especially her work with the elderly and vulnerable women through Shantidoot. This combination of humanitarian service and municipal leadership gives her a solid base in her ward. If she continues her active engagement in both civic improvements and social service, she is likely to remain an influential and respected figure in Surat’s local politics, remembered as a leader who brought compassion into governance.
