Rajendra Dhedya Gavit 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]
Rajendra Gavit | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 31 May 2018 | |
Preceded by | Chintaman Vanaga |
Constituency | Palghar |
Personal details | |
Born | Palghar, Maharashtra, India | 24 July 1967
Political party | Shiv Sena |
Other political affiliations | |
Children | Rohit Gavit |
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]