Milind Deora
Milind Deora | |
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Deora in 2012 | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
| Constituency | Maharashtra |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 13 May 2004 – 16 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jayawantiben Mehta |
| Succeeded by | Arvind Sawant |
| Constituency | Mumbai South, Maharashtra |
| Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology | |
| In office July 2011 – May 2014 | |
| Union Minister of State for Shipping | |
| In office October 2012 – May 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 December 1976 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Party | Shiv Sena (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2004–2024) |
| Spouse |
Pooja Shetty (m. 2008) |
| Parent | Murli Deora (father) |
| Alma mater | Boston University (BBA) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | milinddeora.in |
As of 14 January, 2024 Source: [1] | |
Milind Murli Deora (born 4 December 1976) is an Indian politician who currently serves as a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra. He previously held key positions within the Government of India, notably as the minister of state for communications and information and technology and shipping in the second Manmohan Singh ministry. He is currently in the Shiv Sena party which he joined after quitting the Congress party in January 2024.
Deora is known for his early entry into Indian politics becoming one of the youngest members of parliament at the age of 27. He served as a member of the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha, representing the prestigious Mumbai South constituency. He played a significant role in advocating for urban infrastructure projects and championed causes like public sanitation, healthcare, and beautification projects in Mumbai.
Milind serves on the boards of Arctic Circle based in Reykjavík, his alma mater Boston University, the United Nations' Health Innovation Exchange based in Geneva and the US-India Strategic Forum based in Washington DC.