Viren J. Shah
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Viren J. Shah is a former Governor of the Indian State of West Bengal
. Mr. Shah is a Former Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party
. He was a member of Lok Sabha
from 1967 to 1970 and of Rajya Sabha
during 1975 -1981 and 1990-1996. Mr. Shah is Chairman Emeritus of Mukand Steel
, a steel and engineering company in Mumbai.
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
. Mr. Shah is a Former Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
. He was a member of Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
from 1967 to 1970 and of Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
during 1975 -1981 and 1990-1996. Mr. Shah is Chairman Emeritus of Mukand Steel
Mukand Ltd
Mukand Ltd India based manufacturer of stainless steel, alloy steel, stainless steel billets, exporter of hot rolled bars. The company is engaged in general engineering work and manufactures iron & steel products, steel castings, steel structurals, EOT and other cranes, and various types of...
, a steel and engineering company in Mumbai.