Eknath Gaikwad

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Eknath Gaikwad : biography

1 January 1940 –

Eknath Gaikwad (born 1 January 1940) is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India and was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Mumbai South Central constituency of Maharashtra and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. 3 time MLA from Dharavi and 2 time state minister of maharashtra state cabinate. He represent Dharavi which is Asia’s largest slum from 1985. this called as strong area of congress party. 2012 Mumbai Municipal corporation election 5 out 6 congress candidates of local body election lost from Dharavi due to wrong candidate selection and Anti incumbency of Gaikwad Family as his daughter is also MLA from Dharavi and cabinet minister for women and child welfare of maharashtra state. now it is difficult him to retain his MP as well as MLA seat of his Daughter Varsha Eknath Gaikwad. Because he is not based in Dharavi or the local resident of Dharavi. Now local people are keen to give the local candidate for state assembly.

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