Rajendra Gavit
Rajendra Gavit | |
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राजेंद्र गावित | |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 2018 | |
Preceded by | Chintaman Vanaga |
Constituency | Palghar |
Personal details | |
Political party | Shivsena |
Other political affiliations | |
Children | Rohit Gavit |
Rajendra Dhedya Gavit (Marathi: राजेंद्र गावित) is an Indian politician and Shiv Sena politician. He is member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) from Palghar. He was the tribal development minister in the Congress-NCP alliance government. In 2018 he joined BJP just before the by-poll to Palghar Lok Sabha seat, and won the election.[1] In 2019, he joined BJP's alliance partner Shiv Sena as a tactical decision to contest from Palghar again.[2]
Philanthropy[]
He declared a donation of Rs 50 lakh for the upcoming rehabilitation and health centre of the Vithu Mauli Trust for the sake of the malnourished children.[3]
Positions held[]
- 2018 : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha, by-poll for Palghar
- 2019 : Elected to 17th Lok Sabha, again from Palghar [4]
Business[]
- He owns and runs an LPG Gas Agency named "Dev Mogra Gas Service" in Mira Road, Mira-Bhayandar, Thane
References[]
- ^ "जाणून घ्या कोण आहेत भाजपाचे नवनिर्वाचित खासदार राजेंद्र गावित". Loksatta (in Marathi). 31 May 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/maharashtra/bjp-mp-rajendra-gavit-joins-sena-to-contest-from-palghar/articleshow/68583612.cms
- ^ "Donation to trust".
- ^ "Loksabha Election Results 2019 : राज्यातील विजयी उमेदवारांची यादी".
External links[]
- "Palghar Election Result Live Updates: BJP's Gavit Rajendra Dhedya Wins". News18. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- [1] LinkedIn Profile
- [2] Twitter Profile
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- Living people
- Lok Sabha members from Maharashtra
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- Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Maharashtra
- Shiv Sena politicians
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