He was elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly multiple times, first serving from 1957 and later from 1972 until March 1977, representing the Jodia division of Jamnagar district.

[2] In addition to his political and business roles, KP Shah was engaged in social initiatives.

Shah held positions in various organizations, including the District Education Committee and the Industrial Training Center Trust for the Blind.

He was also involved in education, serving as president of Sri Gangajala Vidyapeeth since 1957.Shah held leadership positions in various organizations, including the District Education Committee and the Industrial Training Center Trust for the Blind, reflecting his involvement in community service.

[5] Shri Vidyottejak Mandal In 1953 Shah formed Shri Vidyottejak Mandal, an Indian organisation which aims to establish educational institutions, with Harjivandas V. Bardanwala and other social workers, and was president of the organisation from 1989 to his death in 1993.