Eknath Gaikwad

Eknath Gaikwad
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2009–2014
Preceded byMohan Rawale
Succeeded byRahul Shewale
ConstituencyMumbai South Central
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byManohar Joshi
Succeeded byPriya Dutt
ConstituencyMumbai North Central
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
In office
(1985-1990), (1990-1995), (1999 – 2004)
Preceded byPremanand Awale
Succeeded byVarsha Gaikwad
ConstituencyDharavi
Maharashtra State Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Justice, Housing and Slum Development and Labour
In office
1999–2004
Personal details
Born(1940-01-01)1 January 1940
Died28 April 2021(2021-04-28) (aged 81)
PartyIndian National Congress
SpouseLalita Eknath Gaikwad
Children2 sons and 2 daughters (including Varsha Gaikwad & Jyoti Gaikwad)

Eknath Gaikwad (1 January 1940 – 28 April 2021) was an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha and the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He died from COVID-19 in 2021.