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| office = [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] | | office = [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| termstart = 2019 | | termstart = 2019 | ||
| termend = | | termend = 2024 | ||
| successor = Narender Mehta | |||
| constituency = [[Mira Bhayandar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mira Bhayandar]] | | constituency = [[Mira Bhayandar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mira Bhayandar]] | ||
| office1 = [[Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation|Mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation]] | | office1 = [[Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation|Mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation]] | ||
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| termend1 = 2017 | | termend1 = 2017 | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|07|05}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|07|05}} | ||
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| otherparty = [[Shiv Sena]] {{small|(2020-2022)}} | |||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Geeta Bharat Jain''' (born 5 July 1964) is an Indian politician | '''Geeta Bharat Jain''' (born 5 July 1964) is an Indian politician representing the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. She won election as an independent candidate. She afterwards gave support to the [[Shiv Sena]]-led government. After one year, she joined Shiv Sena.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.loksatta.com/maharashtra-news/mira-bhyander-independent-mla-geeta-jain-joins-shiv-sena-psd-91-2310141/|title=अपक्ष आमदार गीता यांचा शिवसेनेत पक्षप्रवेश|access-date=26 October 2020|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031235629/https://www.loksatta.com/maharashtra-news/mira-bhyander-independent-mla-geeta-jain-joins-shiv-sena-psd-91-2310141/|url-status=live}}</ref> She is member of the 14th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from [[Mira Bhayandar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mira Bhayandar]] constituency. She served as a Mayor of the city of Mira-Bhayandar from February 2015 to August 2017. On June 22, 2022, she publicly extended her support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geeta Jain Join BJP : अपक्ष आमदार गीता जैन यांचा भाजपा प्रवेश |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/marathi/maharashtra/state/thane/mira-bhayander-independent-mla-geeta-jain-joins-bjp/mh20220622155558545545939 |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=ETV Bharat News |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713091821/https://www.etvbharat.com/marathi/maharashtra/state/thane/mira-bhayander-independent-mla-geeta-jain-joins-bjp/mh20220622155558545545939 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
== Early life | == Early life == | ||
Jain was born in [[Marwari people|Marwari]] Speaking family in [[Mumbai]] and raised in Mumbai suburb [[Andheri]]. She graduated from PVT Polytechnic College, Mumbai with a Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology in 1984. Jain was the elder sister among three siblings. Her father ran a retail cloth shop at Jogeshwari. | |||
After completing her schooling at M.A. high school, Andheri, she completed her | After completing her schooling at M.A. high school, Andheri, she completed her secondary studies at [[Bhavan's College|Bhavans College]], Mumbai. Jain also attended PVT Polytechnic College, [[Santacruz, Mumbai|Santacruz]], Mumbai to pursue the Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology (D.M.L.T.) | ||
In August 1984 | == Personal life == | ||
In August 1984 she married Bharat Jain. They have two daughters. | |||
{{citation needed|date=July 2025}} | |||
==Positions held== | ==Positions held== | ||
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* 2015: Elected as mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation | * 2015: Elected as mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation | ||
* 2017: Re-Elected as corporator in Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (3rd term) | * 2017: Re-Elected as corporator in Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (3rd term) | ||
* 2019: Elected as member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | * 2019: Elected as member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from [[Mira Bhayandar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mira Bhayandar]]<ref name="Maharashtra now has seven more women members in assembly2">{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/Oct/24/maharashtra-now-has-seven-more-women-members-in-assembly-2052497.html|title=Maharashtra now has seven more women members in assembly|last1=The New Indian Express|first1=|date=24 October 2019|accessdate=24 November 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124181202/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/Oct/24/maharashtra-now-has-seven-more-women-members-in-assembly-2052497.html|archivedate=24 November 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Meet Maharashtra's 24 women MLAs">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|title=Meet Maharashtra's 24 women MLAs|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/meet-maharashtras-24-women-mlas/articleshow/71769844.cms|accessdate=24 November 2024|date=26 October 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124092457/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/meet-maharashtras-24-women-mlas/articleshow/71769844.cms|archivedate=24 November 2024}}</ref><ref name="Only 19 of 235 women contestants taste victory in Maharashtra">{{cite news |last1=The Hindu |first1= |title=Only 19 of 235 women contestants taste victory in Maharashtra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/only-19-of-235-women-contestants-taste-victory/article29790751.ece |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=24 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124181954/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/only-19-of-235-women-contestants-taste-victory/article29790751.ece |archive-date=24 November 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="Independents to watch out for in Maharashtra: 8 BJP-Sena rebels, 1 maverick">{{cite news |date=26 October 2019 |title=Independents to watch out for in Maharashtra: 8 BJP-Sena rebels, 1 maverick |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/independents-to-watch-out-for-in-maharashtra-8-bjp-sena-rebels-1-maverick-6088548/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101113438/https://indianexpress.com/elections/independents-to-watch-out-for-in-maharashtra-8-bjp-sena-rebels-1-maverick-6088548/ |archivedate=1 January 2025 |accessdate=1 January 2025 |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:1964 births]] | [[Category:1964 births]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Maharashtra MLAs 2019–2024]] | ||
[[Category:Shiv Sena politicians]] | [[Category:Shiv Sena politicians]] | ||
[[Category:People from Mira-Bhayandar]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 13 July 2025
Geeta Jain | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Narender Mehta |
| Constituency | Mira Bhayandar |
| Mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 2015–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other political affiliations | Shiv Sena (2020-2022) |
Geeta Bharat Jain (born 5 July 1964) is an Indian politician representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. She won election as an independent candidate. She afterwards gave support to the Shiv Sena-led government. After one year, she joined Shiv Sena.[1] She is member of the 14th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Mira Bhayandar constituency. She served as a Mayor of the city of Mira-Bhayandar from February 2015 to August 2017. On June 22, 2022, she publicly extended her support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[2]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Jain was born in Marwari Speaking family in Mumbai and raised in Mumbai suburb Andheri. She graduated from PVT Polytechnic College, Mumbai with a Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology in 1984. Jain was the elder sister among three siblings. Her father ran a retail cloth shop at Jogeshwari.
After completing her schooling at M.A. high school, Andheri, she completed her secondary studies at Bhavans College, Mumbai. Jain also attended PVT Polytechnic College, Santacruz, Mumbai to pursue the Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology (D.M.L.T.)
Personal life[edit | edit source]
In August 1984 she married Bharat Jain. They have two daughters.[citation needed]
Positions held[edit | edit source]
- 2002: Elected as corporator in Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (1st term)
- 2012: Re-Elected as corporator in Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (2nd term)
- 2015: Elected as mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
- 2017: Re-Elected as corporator in Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (3rd term)
- 2019: Elected as member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Mira Bhayandar[3][4][5][6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "अपक्ष आमदार गीता यांचा शिवसेनेत पक्षप्रवेश". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Geeta Jain Join BJP : अपक्ष आमदार गीता जैन यांचा भाजपा प्रवेश". ETV Bharat News. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ↑ The New Indian Express (24 October 2019). "Maharashtra now has seven more women members in assembly". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ The Times of India (26 October 2019). "Meet Maharashtra's 24 women MLAs". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ The Hindu (24 October 2019). "Only 19 of 235 women contestants taste victory in Maharashtra". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "Independents to watch out for in Maharashtra: 8 BJP-Sena rebels, 1 maverick". The Indian Express. 26 October 2019. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2025.