Motilal Vora

Motilal Vora (born 1928) is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC). He is the former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh (1985-1988; 1989), and a former governor of Uttar Pradesh (1993-1996).

Early life

Motilal Vora was born on 20 December 1928 in Jodhpur State of British India's Rajputana Agency (present-day Nagaur district, Rajasthan). His parents were Mohanlal Vora and Amba Bai. His forefathers came from Nimbi-Jodha, and prior to that from Phalaudi. He received his education at Raipur and Kolkata. He had also worked with several newspapers for many years.

He married Shanti Devi Vora. The couple have four daughters and two sons.

State politics

In 1968, Vora became a member of the Municipal Committee of Durg (then part of Madhya Pradesh). He was elected to the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of Madhya Pradesh in 1972. He was elected to Vidhan Sabha again in 1977 and 1980. He was appointed as a minister of State in Arjun Singh's Cabinet, and was in-charge of the Higher Education Department. He was elevated to the Cabinet Minister in 1983. He also served as the Deputy Chairman of Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation during 1981-84.