New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS): BJP MP from Rajkot constituency in Gujarat, Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya who took oath as a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministry Sunday, is a prominent industrialist and also known for his social work.

Kundariya, 63, was a former minister of state for rural development and is a Kadva Patel leader who represented the Tankara constituency in Rajkot.

He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014, and became a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on chemicals and fertilizers Sep 1, 2014.

Known as an industrialist cum politician cum social worker, Kundariya has an agro-based business. He has no criminal case registered against him.

He lives in Gujarat's Morbi district and has studied up to Class 8th. His wife is a homemaker.

Earlier this year, Kundariya was caught in a controversy over a video showing him walking over gurukul students at a yoga function in Rajkot.

Kundariya was seen walking on the chests of around 10 children - between 15-25 years - with the support of two people to showcase the yoga skills of the youngsters.