Rahul Narvekar is an Indian politician known for being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and is the current Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
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Rahul Suresh Narvekar was born on Friday, February 11, 1977 (age 46; as of 2023) in Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in law.
Rahul Narvekar (right) when he was young
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′5″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family
parents and siblings
Rahul’s father’s name is Suresh Narvekar, who is a former municipal councillor.
Father of Rahul Narvekar
Mother of Rahul Narvekar
His brother’s name is Makarand Narvekar who is a municipal councilor of Colaba constituency and his sister’s name is Harshita Narvekar who is also a municipal councillor.
Rahul Narvekar with his brother
Rahul Narvekar’s sister
wife and children
Rahul married Sarojini Naik Nimbalkar on 9 January 2012.
Rahul Narvekar wedding picture
They have two daughters, Shivalika and Radhika.
Rahul Narvekar with his wife and daughters
other relatives
Her father-in-law’s name is Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, who is a senior NCP leader.
Father-in-law of Rahul Narvekar
Address
Rahul lives at 8/7, Brady Flats, Sorab Bharucha Road, Colaba.
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Signature of Rahul Narvekar
Political career
He started his political career in 1995 by joining Shiv Sena. At first he was a party worker, and later he became the spokesperson of the youth wing of the party. In 2014, when he was denied a ticket for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he left the party in 2014. From 2014 to 2019, he was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council nominated by the Governor. In 2014, after leaving the Shiv Sena, he joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Mavali constituency but failed to win. He lost to Srirang Appa Barn of Shiv Sena. In 2019, he quit NCP and joined BJP as MLA from Colaba constituency. On 3 July 2022, he was elected as the House Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He won the election with 164 votes while Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi got 107 votes. Rahul became the second youngest at 44 to be elected Speaker of any state in the country, while Shivraj Patil was the youngest at 42.
Assets/Properties
movable assets
- Bank deposits Rs. 52,58,483
- Motor Vehicles Rs. 36,00,000
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable property are given as of 2014. It excludes assets owned by his spouse and dependents (minors).
Net worth
Rahul’s net worth as of 2014 was Rs. 8 crores.
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable property are given as of 2014. It excludes assets owned by his spouse and dependents (minors).
Facts/Trivia
- In 2022, during the Mumbai political crisis, a no-confidence motion was sent to Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwala. The issue of no confidence came up for discussion in the court, which Rahul said.
The notice issued against the deputy chairman was not presented at the last winter session. Therefore, the notice must expire, which I assume after the end of the session.”
- In March 2023, when Congress members demanded the suspension of members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena who kicked a poster of Rahul Gandhi, Rahul spoke about it in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and said he would issue standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Prime Minister, Minister and National Code of Conduct.
- In March 2023, he ordered an inquiry against the Shiv Sena [UBT] MP Sanjay Raut and ordered an inquiry against him for calling the legislature a “chor mandal”. [body of thieves]. BJP leader Ashish Shelar spoke about this after the end of the lower house and said that calling legislators thieves is an insult to the state.
- On 11 May 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Rahul should be held responsible for the disqualification of 16 MLAs, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, as sought by Uddhav Thackeray. Speaking after the Supreme Court verdict, Rahul said:
The Supreme Court announced that the Chairman of the Parliament will decide the issue of disqualification of 16 deputies. It was not clear (earlier) whether a political party or a legislative party can decide the Whip. Now that the honorable SC has given a clear interpretation, we will take a decision accordingly.”
Categories: Politics
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