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Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi

Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Kachchh, Gujarat.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme

UNSTARRED · CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 944 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Kachchh
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State / Union territory
Gujarat
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 19796 March 1979
  2. 20102010 onwards
    public service

    Member, Jila Panchayat , Kutch, Gujarat

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  3. 20132013 onwards
    public service

    Senate Member, S.K. Verma University, Kutch, Gujarat

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  4. 2014May, 2014
    elections

    Elected to 16th Lok Sabha

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  5. 20142014
    elections

    Won KACHCHH

    Lok Sabha · Gujarat · BJP · 562,855 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  6. 20141 Sep. 2014 onwards
    public service

    Member, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

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  7. 201412 Nov. 2014 - 25 May 2019
    public service

    Membery, Library Committee

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  8. 20152015
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    M.A. from Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in 2015, LLB from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad in 2005, B.Ed from Seth RD College Mundra in 2003

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  9. 2019May, 2019
    elections

    Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)

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  10. 20192019
    elections

    Won KACHCHH

    Lok Sabha · Gujarat · BJP · 637,034 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  11. 201913 Sept. 2019 onwards
    public service

    Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice

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  12. 201916 Sept. 2019 onwards
    public service

    Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit

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  13. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  14. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

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  15. 202408-Oct-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (Eighteenth Lok Sabha)

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  16. 202625 Feb 2026 Onwards
    public service

    Member, India– South Africa Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  17. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Millet Procurement and Distribution under the Public Distribution System This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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  18. UndatedPeriod not supplied
    public service

    Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

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  19. UndatedPeriod not supplied
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    Member, Consultative Committee, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

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THE ELECTORAL JOURNEY

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2Archived contests
2Recorded wins
1Party labels in these results
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ElectionSeat & partyOutcomeVotes
2014 · Lok Sabha ↗KACHCHHGujarat · BJPWon562,855
2019 · Lok Sabha ↗KACHCHHGujarat · BJPWon637,034

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi’s date of birth as 6 March 1979. The birthplace is recorded as Laxmipar, Nakhatrana, Kachchh, Gujarat.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat. The professional background is listed as Advocate.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 2010 onwards: Member, Jila Panchayat , Kutch, Gujarat. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 Onwards: Member, India– South Africa Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Post Graduate
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Profession as listed
Advocate
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Other profession as listed
FARMER
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
3
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Education details in PRS
M.A. from Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in 2015, LLB from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad in 2005, B.Ed from Seth RD College Mundra in 2003
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Education category in PRS
Post Graduate and above
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Education in the official biography
B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat
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Additional profession in biography
FARMER
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
6 March 1979
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Place of birth
Laxmipar, Nakhatrana, Kachchh, Gujarat
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Father’s name
Shri Lakhamashi
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Mother’s name
Rasila Ben
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Savitri Ben
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Marriage date
2 December 2003
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Sons listed in biography
1
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Daughters listed in biography
1
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Interests, publications & public work

Social & cultural work as reported
To arrange group marriages (Samuh Lagan) for all community & SC community
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Special interests
Social service & activities
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Hobbies & recreation
Public relation
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
16,17,18
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Term description in PRS
Third Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 25 Feb 2026 Onwards

    Member, India– South Africa Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  2. 08-Oct-2024 onwards

    Member, the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (Eighteenth Lok Sabha)

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  3. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

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  4. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  5. Period not supplied

    Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

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  6. 13 Sept. 2019 onwards

    Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice

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  7. 16 Sept. 2019 onwards

    Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit

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  8. May, 2019

    Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)

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  9. Period not supplied

    Member, Consultative Committee, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

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  10. 12 Nov. 2014 - 25 May 2019

    Membery, Library Committee

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  11. 1 Sep. 2014 onwards

    Member, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

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  12. May, 2014

    Elected to 16th Lok Sabha

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  13. 2013 onwards

    Senate Member, S.K. Verma University, Kutch, Gujarat

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  14. 2010 onwards

    Member, Jila Panchayat , Kutch, Gujarat

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Matched archived election result

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Kachchh
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Winning party in that election
BJP
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Votes recorded for the winner
659574
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Winning margin in votes
268782
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Runner-up in that election
NITESH PARBATBHAI LALAN (MATANG)
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Runner-up party
INC
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024423
2025902
2026710

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-02 to 2025-02-11

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The Union Budget,2025-2026(concluded)

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

BudgetBudget AllocationFood StorageIncome TaxMedical EducationMid-Day-MealsNational HighwaysResearch Fellowships
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Motion of thanks on the President's Address- contd...(concluded)

MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

AgricultureAIIMSBatteriesHousing SchemesInfant MortalityKendriya VidyalayasNational HighwaysNavodaya Vidyalayas
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Discussion on Glorious Journey of 75 Years of Constitution of India-Contd.

SPECIAL DISCUSSION · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 3

CommunalismDemocracyDrinking WaterJudicial ReformsLok SabhaNational IntegrationRacial DiscriminationRight to Education
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General discussion on the Budget 2024-2025; General discussion on the Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-2025 and Demands for Grants in respect of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-2025

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 2

Agricultural SectorFlood ControlFood ProcessingFree EducationJammu & KashmirLaw and OrderTaxationTourism
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Motion of Thanks on the President`s Address (Adopted)-Contd.. Concluded.

MOTION OF THANKS ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 1

Agricultural MarketArms SupplyBullet-proof JacketsFishermenHinduismIndustrial PromotionManipurPresident Address
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2026-08-12

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Original source

Millet Procurement and Distribution under the Public Distribution System

UNSTARRED · CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3926 · Session 8

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Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

UNSTARRED · SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3779 · Session 8

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Progress under SMILE Scheme

UNSTARRED · SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3728 · Session 8

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National Helpline for Senior Citizens

UNSTARRED · SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3695 · Session 8

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign

UNSTARRED · ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3511 · Session 8

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Gujarat International Finance Tec-City

UNSTARRED · FINANCE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3475 · Session 8

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Kachchh election results 2024 live updates: BJP's Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi wins, while Congress' Nitesh Par

The Times of India

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
Bungalow No. 4 Mahadev Road New Delhi NCT of Delhi 110001
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Delhi contact published by Parliament
Telefax : (011) 23713992, 09599691698 (M)
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Nishant Park, College Road Bhuj, Kachchh Bhuj Gujarat 370001
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
Telefax : (02832) 225466, 09825905467 (M) ,9825105467,9599691698
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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When was Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi born?

The cited biography records 6 March 1979.

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Where was Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi born?

Laxmipar, Nakhatrana, Kachchh, Gujarat.

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What education is recorded for Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi?

B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat B.A. from R.R. Lalan College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat M.A. From Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujrat, B.Ed from S.D. Sethiya College, Mundra, Kachchh, Gujrat, L.L.B. from J.B. Thakkar Commerce College, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujrat.

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What professional background is recorded for Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi?

Advocate.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi?

2010 onwards: Member, Jila Panchayat , Kutch, Gujarat. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Gujarat. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi?

Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Kachchh, Gujarat.

What does this office do?

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08 / SOURCE NOTEBOOK

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