Rajendra Gavit

Rajendra Gavit
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2018–2024
Preceded byChintaman Vanaga
Succeeded byHemant Savara
ConstituencyPalghar
Minister of State
Government of Maharashtra
In office
19 November 2010 – 28 September 2014
Chief MinisterPrithviraj Chavan
DepartmentTribal Development
Labour
Horticulture
Personal details
Born (1967-07-24) 24 July 1967
PartyShiv Sena
Other political
affiliations
Bharatiya Janata Party (2018–19)
Indian National Congress (2000–18)
Spouse
Usha Gavit
(m. 1989)
ChildrenRohit Gavit
Parents
  • Dhedya Eashrya Gavit (father)
  • Jaytabai Gavit (mother)
EducationBachelor of Arts
Alma materMumbai University
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Rajendra Dhedya Gavit is an Indian politician and Shiv Sena politician. He is member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024) from Palghar. He was the tribal development minister in the Congress-NCP alliance government. In 2018 he joined BJP just before the by-poll to Palghar Lok Sabha seat, and won the election. In 2019, he joined BJP's alliance partner Shiv Sena as a tactical decision to contest from Palghar again.