Early Life & Education
Rajeshbhai Raghavbhai Moradiya, approximately 44 years old, hails from Surat. He completed his higher secondary education (Class 12) in March 1993 from GHSEB, Gandhinagar. Professionally, he runs a jewellery lab and gold job-work business in Mota Varchha, Surat.
Political Career
Rajesh Moradiya began his political journey with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and was elected as a corporator in the Surat Municipal Corporation on an AAP ticket in 2021. Soon after, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but was later suspended from the party following his alleged involvement in an extortion case. Despite controversies, he claimed to have worked on ₹960 crore worth of development projects in his ward, focusing on roads, drainage, and sanitation.
Major Achievements & Contributions
Moradiya claims to have overseen infrastructure and public amenity enhancements worth approximately ₹960 crore during his tenure. He focused on ward-level development projects, improved sanitation, and aided the local gold-jewellery artisan community. (Indian Express)
Key Political Initiatives
He advocated for regularising local small businesses and launched cleanliness drives. Moradiya also promoted youth employment through engagement with local trade associations and facilitated ward-level citizen coordination platforms.
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Personal Life
Rajeshbhai is the son of Raghavbhai Moradiya and resides in Mota Varchha. His local jewellery business roots helped him maintain strong ties with the community.
Legacy & Future Prospects
He is seen as a grassroots leader with established support in his ward. His publicly touted development work and trade-industry connections may pave the way for future political opportunities—either via an independent stance or association with a major party, subject to legal outcomes.
Promises & Future Commitments
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Claimed execution of ₹960 crore worth of infrastructure upgrades in his ward, encompassing road works, drainage systems, and public sanitation.
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Declared his intent to remain independent and focused on civic duties for the remainder of his tenure.
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Expressed commitment to continue serving ward-level needs and oppose political pressures until his term concluded.
