Medha Kulkarni

Medha Kulkarni
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
3 April 2024
Preceded byPrakash Javadekar
ConstituencyMaharashtra
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
In office
2014–2019
Preceded byChandrakant Mokate
Succeeded byChandrakant Patil
ConstituencyKothrud
Personal details
Born (1969-10-30) 30 October 1969
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Vishram Kulkarni
(m. 1991)
Children1 son, 1 daughter
Parents
  • Madhukar Patankar (father)
  • Madhuvanti Patankar (mother)
EducationB.Sc, B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D
Alma materPune University
ProfessionTeacher, politician

Medha Vishram Kulkarni is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She has served as the Member of Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra since 2024. Previously, she was Member of Vidhan Sabha from Kothrud, Maharashtra. She was awarded the Sansad Ratna award in 2025 for her performance in parliamentary duties.

In October 2025, Kulkarni caused a controversy when she used cow urine to purify Shaniwarwada.