Dilipkumar Gandhi
Dilipkumar Mansukhlal Gandhi (born 9 May 1951) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party. He is a current member of the 16th Lok Sabha of India.
Dilipkumar Mansukhlal Gandhi | |
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In office 2009–2019 | |
Preceded by | Tukaram Gangadhar Gadakh |
Constituency | Ahmednagar |
In office 1999–2004 | |
Preceded by | Balasaheb Vikhe Patil |
Personal details | |
Born | Daund, Maharashtra, India | 9 May 1951
Political party | BJP |
Spouse(s) | Saroj |
Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
Residence | Ahmednagar, Maharashtra |
Political career
Gandhi began his political career by holding key positions in the district organisation of BJP such as General Secretary, Joint Secretary and President. He was elected to the Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation as a Councilor and later he became the Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Municipal Council. In 1985, he became the Vice-President of the Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation.
In 1999 he was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Ahmednagar constituency in Maharashtra state. He was Union Minister of State, Ministry of Shipping from 29 January 2003 to 15 March 2004.
In 2009, he was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the same constituency.
In 2014, he was re-elected with a margin of more than 200,000 votes in 2014 Indian general elections in which BJP had a huge victory across India under leadership of Narendra Modi as PM Candidate.
See also
- India
- Maharashtra
- Bharatiya Janta Party
- Narendra Modi
- All India Marwari Yuva Manch
- Utkal Prantiya Marwari Yuva Manch
References
- Detailed Profile: Shri Dilip Kumar Mansukhlal Gandhi
- Official biographical sketch in the Parliament of India website
- Odisha Tourism