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| caption            =  
| caption            = Deora in 2012
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1976|12|4|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1976|12|04|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| residence          = [[Mumbai]]
| residence          = {{ubl|16, Lodhi Estate, [[New Delhi]]}}
| constituency        = [[Mumbai South (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Mumbai South]]
| occupation          = {{hlist|Politician|business advisor}}
| office             = [[Member of Parliament]]
| office               = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]]
| predecessor         = [[Jayawantiben Mehta]]
| constituency         = [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra|Maharashtra]]
| successor           = [[Arvind Sawant]]
| term_start           = 3 April 2024
| term               = 13 May 2004 - 16 May 2014
| office1              = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| constituency1        = [[Mumbai South (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Mumbai South, Maharashtra]]
| alma_mater          = [[Boston University]] ([[BBA]])
| term1               = 13 May 2004 {{endash}} 16 May 2014
| parents            = [[Murli Deora]] (father)
| predecessor1        = [[Jayawantiben Mehta]]
| spouse              = Pooja Milind Deora
| successor1          = [[Arvind Sawant]]
| website            = [http://www.MilindDeora.in milinddeora.in]
| office2              = [[Second Manmohan Singh ministry|Union Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Communications and Information Technology]]
| date                = 21 February|
| year                = 2014|
| source              = http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4052
| order2              = Minister of State
| office2            = Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)
| term_start2        = July 2011
| term_start2        = July 2011
| term_end2          = May 2014
| term_end2          = May 2014
| order3              = Minister of State
| office3            = [[Second Manmohan Singh ministry|Union Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Shipping (India)|Shipping]]
| office3            = Ministry of Shipping (India)
| term_start3        = October 2012
| term_start3        = October 2012
| term_end3          = May 2014
| term_end3          = May 2014
| party              = [[Shiv Sena (2022–present)|Shiv Sena]] <small>(2024–present)</small>
| otherparty          = [[Indian National Congress]] <small>(2004–2024)</small>
| alma_mater          = [[Boston University]] ([[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]])
| parents            = [[Murli Deora]] (father)<ref name="Political dynasties in Maharashtra">{{cite news |title=Political dynasties in Maharashtra |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/political-dynasties-in-maharashtra-101711456983784.html |access-date=15 December 2024 |publisher=Hindustantimes |date=27 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215143308/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/political-dynasties-in-maharashtra-101711456983784.html |archive-date=15 December 2024}}</ref>
| spouse              = {{marriage|Pooja Shetty|2008}}
| website            = [http://www.MilindDeora.in milinddeora.in]
| date                = 14 January
| year                = 2024
| source              = http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4052
}}
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'''Milind Deora''' (born 4 December 1976) is an Indian politician and former Union Minister of State (MoS) for [[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Communications & Information Technology]] and [[Ministry of Shipping (India)|Shipping]]. He was a Member of the [[15th Lok Sabha]], the lower house of [[Parliament of India]], from the [[Mumbai South (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Mumbai South]] constituency and also President of Mumbai regional congress committee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?240577|title = Inner Courtyard &#124; Outlook India Magazine}}</ref><ref name=loksabha>{{cite web | title = Lok Sabha | url = http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4052 | access-date = 2013-01-24 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130201170348/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4052 | archive-date = 1 February 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
'''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 (2022–present)|Shiv Sena]] party which he joined after quitting the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]] in January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2024 |title=Explained: Why Milind Deora Quit Congress Just Ahead Of Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/milind-deora-resigns-explained-why-milind-deora-quit-the-congress-just-ahead-of-polls-4860882 |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref name="q100">{{cite web | title=Eknath Shinde Fields MP Milind Deora Against Aaditya Thackeray In Worli | website=NDTV.com | date=22 February 2019 | url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maharashtra-polls-eknath-shinde-fields-mp-milind-deora-against-aaditya-thackeray-in-worli-6887162 | access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref>


He currently serves as a member of Dean’s Advisory Board at [[Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies]] in [[Boston University]].<ref name="MD Boston">{{cite web |title=Dean's Advisory Board: Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies|url=https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/about/deans-advisory-board/ |publisher=[[Boston University]]|access-date=26 September 2019}}</ref> Deora was one of the youngest members of the 15th Lok Sabha. He became MP at the age of 27.<ref name="BhushanKatyal2004">{{cite book|author1=K. Bhushan|author2=G. Katyal|title=Manmohan Singh: visionary to certainty|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QEaDKgzcs3gC&pg=PA40|access-date=24 January 2013|date=1 December 2004|publisher=APH Publishing|isbn=978-81-7648-694-1|pages=40–}}</ref> He won the 2004 elections with a margin of 10,000 votes against BJP's Jaywantiben Mehta.<ref>{{cite web | title = Will Milind Deora be voted back? - India - Midday | url = http://www.mid-day.com/poll2009/2009/mar/030309-News-Mumbai-general-elections-Congress-BJP-Shiv-sena-South-Mumbai-constituency-Milind-Doera.htm | access-date = 2013-10-08  }}</ref> In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Deora was again elected from Mumbai South Constituency, this time by a margin of 1,12,682 votes.<ref>{{cite web | title = It was a cakewalk for Cong in Mumbai South - India - TOI | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-20/mumbai/28205864_1_marathi-vote-mns-milind-deora | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201224355/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-20/mumbai/28205864_1_marathi-vote-mns-milind-deora | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2014-02-01 | work = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 2013-10-08  }}</ref>
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 Lok Sabha constituency|Mumbai South constituency]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Milind Deora's history with Congress: A brief overview |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/milind-deoras-history-with-congress-a-brief-overview-2848439 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> He played a significant role in advocating for urban infrastructure projects and championed causes like public sanitation, healthcare, and beautification projects in [[Mumbai]].
Milind Deora was inducted in the Union Government of India as the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in 2011.


==Early life==
Milind serves on the boards of Arctic Circle based in [[Reykjavík]], his alma mater [[Boston university|Boston University]], the United Nations' Health Innovation Exchange based in [[Geneva]] and the US-India Strategic Forum based in Washington DC.
Deora was born in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to veteran politician [[Murli Deora]], who was a Member of Parliament for the same constituency between 1984 and 1996, and once again in 1998 in the 12th Lok Sabha. Deora studied at  [[Cathedral and John Connon School]], [[Sydenham College]]. He earned [[Bachelor of Business Administration]] from [[Questrom School of Business]] at [[Boston University]].<ref name="MD Boston"/>


==Legislative career==
==Early life and education==
Milind Deora was one of the youngest members of the 14th Lok Sabha.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
Milind Deora was born into a [[Marwari people|Marwari]] family from rajasthan with a rich political legacy. His father, [[Murli Deora]], served as the [[mayor of Mumbai]], and was subsequently a four-term Member of Parliament for the Mumbai South Constituency.


=== Member of Parliament (2004-09)===
Deora attended the [[Cathedral and John Connon School]] and [[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics|Sydenham College]]. He later acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Questrom School of Business at [[Boston University]].<ref name="MD Boston">{{cite web |title=Dean's Advisory Board: Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies |url=https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/about/deans-advisory-board/ |access-date=26 September 2019 |publisher=[[Boston University]]}}</ref>
Milind Deora was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha. He won the 2004 elections with a margin of 10,000 votes against BJP's Jaywantiben Mehta.<ref>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora | url = http://electionguerilla.com/Leader/milind-deora-indian-national-congress | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>  He was a member of the Standing Committee on Defence along with the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Defence in 2004. From 7 August 2006 onwards he was a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Urban Development.<ref name="archive.india.gov.in">{{cite web | title =Detailed Profile: Shri Milind Murli Deora| url =http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4052  | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>


Soon after being elected, he called for increased central assistance to fund urban infrastructure projects. Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, Mumbai and Maharashtra have been among the greatest beneficiaries. After raising the issue in Parliament he obtained twelve-hundred crore (12 billion) rupees for the BMC to completely revamp its Storm Water Drain Project. He also initiated the debate on Right to Information in the Parliament, on behalf of the UPA-1 Government and made use of the MPLADS funds for issues such as public toilets, drainage lines, repairing of roads, and initiating the beautification of destinations including the Marine Drive, the Gateway of India and the Jhaveri Bazar. He persuaded the state government to expedite projects including the Bandra-Worli sea link and the Mumbai Metro and obtained funds from the Central and State government for hospitals including G.T. and J.J.{{what|date=December 2021}}<ref>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora &#124; Congress Party &#124; 2009| url =http://mumbaivotes.com/videos/76/ | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>
== Family Legacy ==
Deora's father, Murli Deora was one of the senior leaders of the [[Indian National Congress]] in Mumbai and the longest serving president of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee. He served as the mayor of Mumbai, a member of parliament in both the Upper and Lower Houses and a minister of Cabinet rank.


=== Member of Parliament (2009-14)===
The Deora family is known for strengthening Indo-US ties, with both Murli Deora and Milind Deora playing key roles as interlocutors between the US and India governments. The Deoras have maintained cordial relationships across party lines.
In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Deora was again elected from Mumbai South Constituency, this time by a margin of 1,12,682 votes.<ref>{{cite web | title = MNS gives Congress-NCP a sweep| url = http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/17/stories/2009051759531300.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090519201040/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/17/stories/2009051759531300.htm| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2009-05-19| work = [[The Hindu]]| date = 2009-05-17| access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref> He has an overall 88% attendance in the parliamentary proceedings and has raised 274 questions ranging from Home Affairs  to Finance and from Urban Development to Environment and Forests.<ref>{{cite web | title =MP Track - Lok Sabha| url =http://www.prsindia.org/mptrack/milindmurlideora| access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>
He was a member of the Committee on Information Technology and of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Since 1 May 2010, he had been a member of the Committee on Estimates.<ref name="archive.india.gov.in"/>


=== Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology (July 2011 - May 2014)===
The family is also deeply connected with the business world in India. In 1999, Murli Deora was endorsed by [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] as South Mumbai MP. in 2019, Milind Deora was endorsed by his son, [[Mukesh Ambani]] while running for office in the same constituency.
Through the ministry, Mr.Deora has been committed to activities like strengthening the regulator, providing sufficient e-infrastructure and provide value-for-money services.<ref>{{cite web | title =Know your minister | url =http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/photos-india/knowyourminister/Article4-720297.aspx  | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20131122070235/http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-India/knowyourminister/Article4-720297.aspx  | url-status =dead  | archive-date =22 November 2013  | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>


=== Union Minister of State for Shipping (October 2012 - May 2014)===
== Political career ==


Milind Deora was given this additional charge in October 2012.<ref>{{cite web | title =Detailed Profile: Shri Milind Murli Deora| url =http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4052 | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref> In an effort to promote the maritime traditions of the state, he proposed to establish a heritage museum and an elevator as part of the Vizhinjam lighthouse tourism project that has been undertaken by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (subordinate office under the Ministry of Shipping) in association with the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on public-private-participation model.<ref>{{cite web | title =Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination| url =http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4914306217170822114&SectionId=4635700988208141724&SectionName=Nation&NewsDate=20130109&NewsTitle=Government%20exploring%20lighthouse%20tourism | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination
=== Legislative career ===
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/vizhinjam-lighthouse-to-be-made-tourist-destination/article5492758.ece | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>
Deora contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2004 as a member of the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha, winning from the Mumbai South constituency against the BJP's [[Jayawantiben Mehta]], who was then a Union Minister. Milind Deora was one of the youngest members of the 14th Lok Sabha.<ref>{{Cite web |title=14th Lok Sabha to see young first-timers looking to bring back some decency into politics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20040531-14th-lok-sabha-to-see-young-first-timers-looking-to-bring-back-some-decency-into-politics-789946-2004-05-30 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=India Today |date=31 May 2004 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Milind Deora |url=http://electionguerilla.com/Leader/milind-deora-indian-national-congress |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref>


=== Resignation as the Mumbai Congress party president ===
In 2004, he served as a member of the Standing Committee on Defence along with the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Defence. From 2006 onwards, he was a member of the Consultative Committee <ref name="archive.india.gov.in">{{cite web |title=Detailed Profile: Shri Milind Murli Deora |url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4052 |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref> in the Ministry of Urban Development. He also initiated the debate on the Right to Information Bill in the Lok Sabha.
Following the resignation of [[Rahul Gandhi]] and losses in the 2019 [[Lok Sabha]] election, Deora resigned as the Mumbai Congress party president. Deora recommended the temporary establishment of a group of three senior leaders to monitor the Mumbai City unit till the Vidhan Sabha elections. He said he will look forward to play a national role to help stabilise the party.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/milind-deora-resigns-as-mumbai-congress-president/article28310802.ece|title=Milind Deora resigns as Mumbai Congress president|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2019-07-18}}</ref>


==Other Initiatives==
Deora pushed for increased central assistance to fund Urban infrastructure projects, ensuring Mumbai and Maharashtra received substantial grants under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission. After the 26 July floods, he took to Parliament to secure 1200 crore (Rs. 12 Billion) rupees for the BMC to completely revamp its Storm Water Disposal System.
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===Direct Mayor Direct Accountability (DMDA)===
In the 2009 elections, Deora was again elected from Mumbai South Constituency, this time with a ten-fold increase in his victory margin.<ref>{{cite web |date=2009-05-17 |title=MNS gives Congress-NCP a sweep |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/17/stories/2009051759531300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519201040/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/17/stories/2009051759531300.htm |archive-date=2009-05-19 |access-date=2014-02-21 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He was a member of the Committee on Information Technology, the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and the Committee on Estimates.<ref name="archive.india.gov.in" />
The DMDA campaign seeks to empower Mumbai’s mayor with accountability to Mumbai’s voters in order to ensure greater transparency and a more coordinated way to govern Mumbai. This is to be achieved by directly electing your Mayor. His petition to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has received around 5,000 votes as of now.


=== Local Body Tax===
Deora facilitated the expedited implementation of critical infrastructure projects such as the [[Eastern Freeway (Mumbai)|Eastern Freeway]], the [[Mumbai Trans Harbour Link|Atal Setu]] (Mumbai Trans-Harbor Link), the Bandra Worli Sea-Link and the Mumbai Metro Projects by securing funds from both central and state governments. He used his MPLADS funds for issues such as public toilets, drainage lines, repairing of roads, and initiating the beautification of destinations including Marine Drive, the Gateway of India and Jhaveri Bazaar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Milind Deora &#124; Congress Party &#124; 2009 |url=http://mumbaivotes.com/videos/76/ |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref>
A delegation of the trading community had met Mr. Milind Deora to forward their grievances to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He had met the CM thrice on this issue. Finally, it was announced in a meeting with traders' representatives arranged by Mr. Milind Deora that LBT will not be enforced in Mumbai until there is a consensus between the trading community and the Maharashtra Government.<ref>{{cite web | title = Congress fears political backlash on LBT | url =http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/congress-fears-political-backlash-on-lbt-113050700547_1.html | access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web| title =No Local Body Tax till consensus| url =http://milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=1020| access-date =2014-02-21| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20140302152038/http://milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=1020| archive-date =2 March 2014| url-status =dead}}</ref>


=== Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP)===
=== Ministerial career ===
Ever since the announcement of "in-principle" decision to disband the TAMP, Milind Deora stated that the Shipping Ministry is mulling more relaxations to bring about greater parity in pricing at all ports soon.<ref>{{cite web | title =All ports likely to have tariff parity soon, says Milind Deora| url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news/40392248_1_adani-ports-tamp-shipping-ministry| access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref>
Milind Deora was inducted into the second Manmohan Singh ministry as Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in July 2011. As minister, Deora worked on strengthening regulatory frameworks, bolstering e-governance infrastructure and creating cyber security norms.<ref>{{cite news |title=5 Facts About Milind Deora, Former Minister Who Quit Congress Today |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/5-facts-about-milind-deora-former-minister-who-quit-congress-today-4859563 |work=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Google+ Hangout===
He formulated the National E-Governance Policy (NEGP) to reduce bureaucratic corruption and inefficiency, promoting citizen friendly provisions like passport delivery within days. Deora also spearheaded the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013 to ensure a comprehensive, collaborative and collective response to deal with the issue of cyber security. He also reduced the limits for radiation from mobile towers to 1/10th to combat the dangerous health risks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Know your minister |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/photos-india/knowyourminister/Article4-720297.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131122070235/http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-India/knowyourminister/Article4-720297.aspx |archive-date=22 November 2013 |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref>
Deora hosted a live [[Google+ Hangout]] about the future of IT and Communication in India on 6 June 2013. The Hangout session was moderated by TV anchor [[Cyrus Broacha]].<ref>{{cite web | title = IT minister Milind Deora to interact online using Google + hangouts with citizens on June 6 | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/software-services/39714136_1_milind-deora-minister-june-6| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130820071157/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/software-services/39714136_1_milind-deora-minister-june-6| url-status = dead| archive-date = 20 August 2013| access-date = 2013-09-30 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |first=Krish |last=Fernandes |date=3 June 2013}}</ref>


=== Computer Education Program===
In October 2012, Deora was given additional charge as Union Minister of State for Shipping.<ref name="archive.india.gov.in"/> He introduced a landmark lighthouse tourism policy, through which more than 180 lighthouses across India's 7,500 kilometer coastline would be revitalized.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4914306217170822114&SectionId=4635700988208141724&SectionName=Nation&NewsDate=20130109&NewsTitle=Government%20exploring%20lighthouse%20tourism |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309063011/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4914306217170822114&SectionId=4635700988208141724&SectionName=Nation&NewsDate=20130109&NewsTitle=Government%20exploring%20lighthouse%20tourism |url-status=usurped |archive-date=9 March 2014 |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/vizhinjam-lighthouse-to-be-made-tourist-destination/article5492758.ece |access-date=2014-02-21 |website=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 December 2013 }}</ref>
Milind has been actively pursuing the cause of propagating free job-oriented computer education to economically underprivileged students through NGO Sparsh. He is committed to provide free service to over 100 needy schools in Mumbai covering over 1 lakh students under Public-Private-Partnership. Sparsh educates poor students in computer and IT proficiency and it has computerised hundreds of poor schools in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web | title =I want to see Mumbai a world-class city: Milind Deora | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/nm2/i-want-to-see-mumbai-a-world-class-city-milind-deora/article1-18494.aspx| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025456/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/nm2/i-want-to-see-mumbai-a-world-class-city-milind-deora/article1-18494.aspx| url-status = dead| archive-date = 13 March 2014| access-date = 2014-02-21 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = TO ENRICH, TO ENABLE, TO EMPOWER ...| url = http://www.milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=40| access-date = 2014-02-21| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140204155510/http://www.milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=40| archive-date = 4 February 2014| url-status = dead}}</ref>


=== Youth Parliament ===
Deora also undertook significant reforms to make Indian ports more competitive, rehauling the TAMP policy to bring about greater parity in pricing at all ports.<ref name="archive.india.gov.in"/><ref>{{cite web |title=All ports likely to have tariff parity soon, says Milind Deora |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news/40392248_1_adani-ports-tamp-shipping-ministry |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031141642/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news/40392248_1_adani-ports-tamp-shipping-ministry |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 October 2014 |access-date=2014-02-21}}</ref>
The Youth Parliament is an annual parliament visit, which exposes students from Mumbai to experience a day in the Indian Parliament in New Delhi during the winter session. Around eighty students from 20 colleges participate in the parliamentary proceedings every year. It is a concept that aims is to give an opportunity for today’s youth to actually experience a behind the scenes look at what a day in Lok-Sabha entails.<ref>{{cite web | title = Magic Evening | url = http://www.mid-day.com/columnists/2012/sep/170912-opinion-Magic-Evening.htm | access-date = 2013-03-26 }}</ref>


Nearly Hundred students from 20 city colleges participated in the parliamentary proceedings at the 'Youth Parliament 2013' event at the BSE Ltd convention hall. [[Sachin Pilot]], Minister of State of Corporate Affairs was the chief guest. The event is the latest in a series of initiatives undertaken by Milind Deora, MP of South Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web | title = Deora's Youth Parliament 2013 - India | url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/plugging-legal-gaps-to-check-chit-fund-scams-says-sachin-pilot/1173421/| access-date = 2013-09-30  }}</ref> During the day's proceeding, various issues such as Direct Benefit transfers, Juvenile Justice Act, Mobile Tower Radiation, Telangana state re-organization, FDI in Retail, [[Uniform civil code]], Fiscal deficit and NRHM were discussed by Mumbai's youth in great detail.
=== Shiv Sena ===
<ref>{{cite web | title = Deora's Youth Parliament 2013 - India | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-23/mumbai/42322951_1_youth-parliament-milind-deora-parliament-proceedings| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130930161435/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-23/mumbai/42322951_1_youth-parliament-milind-deora-parliament-proceedings| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-09-30| work = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 2013-09-30  }}</ref>
Deora was elected as a member of parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra as part of the Shiv Sena after leaving Congress in January 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/milind-deora-announces-resignation-from-congress-who-is-milind-deoria-2488450-2024-01-14 | title=5 things to know about Milind Deora, who left Congress to join Shinde Sena | date=14 January 2024 }}</ref> Explaining his switch, he stated, "Regrettably the current state of the Congress no longer resonates with the party that my father Murlibhai and I joined in 1968 and 2004 respectively. It has deviated from its ideological and organisational roots, lacking appreciation for honesty and constructive criticism."<ref>{{cite web |date=14 January 2024 |title=Milind Deora, close aide of Rahul Gandhi, quits Congress, says 'ending my family's 55-year relationship' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/congress-leader-milind-deora-resigns-from-party-says-ending-my-familys-55-year-relationship/article67740039.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114082019/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/congress-leader-milind-deora-resigns-from-party-says-ending-my-familys-55-year-relationship/article67740039.ece |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
[[File:Milind Deora addressing at the curtain raiser ceremony of International Exhibition and Conference – ‘India Telecom 2011m-powering India’, organized by DOT and FICCI, in New Delhi on August 29, 2011.jpg|thumb|Milind Deora addressing at the curtain raiser ceremony of International Exhibition and Conference – ‘India Telecom 2011m-powering India’, organized by DOT and FICCI, in New Delhi on August 29, 2011]]


=== UthSpeak===
==Policy Initiatives==
In October 2013, Deora took the initiative to launch @UthSpeak, an apolitical social media handle on Twitter for the youth to voice their opinions. This platform neither reflects his personal views or party biases, it is completely neutral.<ref>{{cite web | title = Deora's UthSpeak Initiative | url = http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/column-youth-speak-up-1912277| access-date = 2013-11-24 }}</ref> The idea is to discuss burning issues affecting the country, dispassionately and objectively one issue at a time, every month.  More importantly it attempts to connect the youth with India’s decision-makers as the suggestions tabled on the handle will culminate in active interactions between Uthspeak and the authorities concerned.<ref>{{cite web | title = Deora's UthSpeak Initiative | url = http://www.milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=1048 | access-date = 2013-11-24 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131203025441/http://www.milinddeora.in/articles.php?sid=1048 | archive-date = 3 December 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Milind deora initiative.jpg|thumb|right|90px]] -->Deora has supported various policy initiatives aimed at bringing about positive change in society. From advocating for accountability in local governance through the DMDA (Direct Mayor, Direct Accountability) campaign to championing infrastructure development projects like the Mumbai Trans-Harbor Link (Atal Setu) and the Eastern Freeway, he has been instrumental in several key initiatives.


=== Soccer Talent Hunt===
His most significant achievement has been the implementation of Cluster Redevelopment Schemes in Mumbai. As an MP, Deora brought India's first cluster redevelopment scheme in India to Mumbadevi. This ensured not only the redevelopment of dilapidated buildings and the delivery of affordable housing to all sections of society but also expanded civic amenities for the neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-10 |title=Cluster redevelopment is the answer, agree all South Mumbai candidates |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/cluster-redevelopment-is-the-answer-agree-all-south-mumbai-candidates/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
Milind Deora Soccer Championship, an annual football tournament for school students  is organised by the Milind Deora Initiative.<ref>{{cite web | title = Two Mumbai boys to train with UK football club | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Two-Mumbai-boys-to-train-with-UK-football-club/articleshow/11318076.cms | access-date = 2013-01-26 | work = [[The Times of India]]  }}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web | title = Milind Deora - Voters' Choice, Citizens' Voice | url = http://milinddeora.com/articles.php?sid=43 | access-date = 2013-03-26  }}</ref> This initiative mainly aims to promote a relatively lesser-known sport among the under privileged part of the society. The plan is to extend the talent search in organizing a tournament into a league format for Municipal and Government funded schools in South Mumbai.<ref name="official" />
In April 2013, Five south Mumbai school boys - Rudolf D'Souza (13), Arfat Ansari (15), Tanaay Shah (15), Uzair Ansari (15) and Praful Kumar (16) were selected after their display in the Milind Deora soccer championships by the club's coaches for a 21-day coaching stint with English Premier League team at [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web | title = NDTV Sports | url = http://sports.ndtv.com/football/leagues/epl/news/206366-five-mumbai-boys-to-train-at-queens-park-rangers-facility | access-date = 2013-04-20 }}</ref>


In October 2013, Bollywood Actor [[Salman Khan]] with South Mumbai MP Milind Deora, [[Aditya Mittal]], son of [[Laxmi Mittal]] commemorated the 5th South Mumbai- Milind Deora Junior Soccer Challenger, organised in association with [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Salman Khan Attends South Mumbai-Milind Deora Junior Soccer Championship | url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/515087/20131019/salman-khan-big-boss-dabangg-milind-deora.htm | access-date = 2013-10-20 }}</ref> Over 5000 kids(4250 from Municipal Schools) from over 137 schools, including municipal and government aided ones, participated in this Challenger, which is India’s largest community football tournament.
Deora has consistently supported youth empowerment, spearheading initiatives like the Youth Parliament<ref>{{cite web |title=Deora's Youth Parliament 2013 - India |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-23/mumbai/42322951_1_youth-parliament-milind-deora-parliament-proceedings |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130930161435/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-23/mumbai/42322951_1_youth-parliament-milind-deora-parliament-proceedings |archive-date=2013-09-30 |access-date=2013-09-30 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Magic Evening |url=http://www.mid-day.com/columnists/2012/sep/170912-opinion-Magic-Evening.htm |access-date=2013-03-26}}</ref> and the Mumbai Soccer Hunt, a competition that democratizes sports infrastructure and allows winners from the competition the opportunity to train with Queens Park Rangers in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=NDTV Sports |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/leagues/epl/news/206366-five-mumbai-boys-to-train-at-queens-park-rangers-facility |access-date=2013-04-20}}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web |title=Milind Deora - Voters' Choice, Citizens' Voice |url=http://milinddeora.com/articles.php?sid=43 |access-date=2013-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=31 December 2011 |title=Two Mumbai boys to train with UK football club |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Two-Mumbai-boys-to-train-with-UK-football-club/articleshow/11318076.cms |access-date=2013-01-26 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | title = Salman Khan kick-starts soccer match | url = http://www.dnaindia.com/bigpicture/1905485/photo-salman-khan-kick-starts-soccer-match | access-date = 2013-10-20 }}</ref>


==Independent Stands==
Deora is known for taking contrarian stances on critical issues demonstrating his independence and commitment to principles. He spoke out against corruption in the Adarsh scam despite being a part of the ruling party.<ref name="firstpost">{{cite web |date=26 September 2013 |title=Milind Deora breaks ranks, tweets about dangers of ordinance on convicted MPs |url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/milind-deora-breaks-ranks-tweets-about-dangers-of-ordinance-on-convicted-mps-1135507.html |access-date=2014-02-22}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news |date=26 September 2013 |title=Milind Deora, Congress minister, opposes ordinance on convicted lawmakers, embarrasses UPA |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Milind-Deora-Congress-minister-opposes-ordinance-on-convicted-lawmakers-embarrasses-UPA/articleshow/23111759.cms?referral=PM |access-date=2014-02-22 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Amidst criticism of the UPA government's decision to pass an ordinance on convicted legislators, he publicly voiced his opposition, expressing concern that allowing convicted legislators to retain their seats during an appeal could undermine public faith in democracy.<ref name="economictimes">{{cite web |title=Adarsh report: Milind Deora seeks debate in Maharashtra legislature |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-29/news/45674975_1_adarsh-report-adarsh-scam-maharashtra-legislature |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301201328/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-29/news/45674975_1_adarsh-report-adarsh-scam-maharashtra-legislature |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2014 |access-date=2014-02-22}}</ref><ref name="businessstandard">{{cite news |last1=Jog |first1=Sanjay |date=30 December 2013 |title=Milind Deora demands legislative debate on Adarsh scam report |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/milind-deora-demands-legislative-debate-on-adarsh-scam-report-113122900447_1.html |access-date=2014-02-22 |newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref>


===Adarsh Scam ===
While in the opposition, he supported the Government's ban of the Chinese video-sharing application, TikTok in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The ghosts of India's TikTok: What happens when a social media app is banned |url=https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240426-the-ghosts-of-indias-tiktok-social-media-ban |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
The 37-year-old Congress member of Parliament from south Mumbai, advised the Chavan-led Maharashtra government to take the opposition parties on board. He said this is necessary because members of almost all political parties are involved in the Adarsh scam. On 25 December 2013, he had tweeted: "If the Adarsh report raises questions we should investigate (agnostic of party or bureaucracy), answer them and not be hush."<ref name=economictimes>{{cite web | title = Adarsh report: Milind Deora seeks debate in Maharashtra legislature| url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-29/news/45674975_1_adarsh-report-adarsh-scam-maharashtra-legislature| access-date = 2014-02-22  }}</ref><ref name=businessstandard>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora demands legislative debate on Adarsh scam report| url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/milind-deora-demands-legislative-debate-on-adarsh-scam-report-113122900447_1.html| access-date = 2014-02-22  }}</ref>


=== Rejection of Ordinance protecting convicted MLAs/MPs===
==Personal life==
Adding woes for the UPA government, which is already facing wrath of the Opposition and the public for passing an ordinance on convicted legislators, Congress leader and Minister of State Milind Deora has come out in the open against it. He tweeted that the ordinance could endanger the already eroding public faith in democracy. "Legalities aside allowing convicted MPs/MLAs 2 retain seats in the midst of an appeal can endanger the already eroding public faith in democracy," Deora tweeted.<ref name=timesofindia>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora, Congress minister, opposes ordinance on convicted lawmakers, embarrasses UPA| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Milind-Deora-Congress-minister-opposes-ordinance-on-convicted-lawmakers-embarrasses-UPA/articleshow/23111759.cms?referral=PM| access-date = 2014-02-22  }}</ref>
<ref name=firstpost>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora breaks ranks, tweets about dangers of ordinance on convicted MPs| url = http://www.firstpost.com/politics/milind-deora-breaks-ranks-tweets-about-dangers-of-ordinance-on-convicted-mps-1135507.html | access-date = 2014-02-22  }}</ref>


==Personal life==
Milind Deora is the son of [[Murli Deora]]. He is an accomplished Blues and rock guitarist, having performed with Jazz musicians in [[Mumbai]] and internationally.<ref>''[[Mid-Day]]'', Jan 30, 2019 - [https://www.mid-day.com/articles/milind-deora-plays-the-guitar-with-sharon-prabhakar-at-sobo-fest/20316177 Milind Deora plays the guitar with Sharon Prabhakar at SoBo fest]</ref><ref name="et1">{{cite news |author=Economic Times |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Milind Deora, politician, guitarist and now a minister |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-12/news/29765484_1_milind-deora-cabinet-reshuffle-ngo-sparsh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127020615/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-12/news/29765484_1_milind-deora-cabinet-reshuffle-ngo-sparsh |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 January 2013 |access-date=12 July 2011 |publisher=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref name="livem">{{cite web |date=12 July 2011 |title=Milind Deora: politician, guitarist and now a minister - Livemint |url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/3Exwa0uedjyeoBoK7dXY4N/Milind-Deora-politician-guitarist-and-now-a-minister.html |access-date=2013-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=So, can Milind Deora really play the guitar? |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/sep/220910-milind-deora-blue-frog-guitar.htm |access-date=2013-01-26}}</ref>


On 9 November 2008, Deora married Pooja Shetty in [[Mumbai]]. She heads the film production company Walk Water Media and is the daughter of film producer [[Manmohan Shetty]], former [[Adlabs]] chairman, who established Walkwater Media Ltd in 2007.<ref name=livem>{{cite web | title = Milind Deora: politician, guitarist and now a minister - Livemint | url = http://www.livemint.com/Politics/3Exwa0uedjyeoBoK7dXY4N/Milind-Deora-politician-guitarist-and-now-a-minister.html | access-date = 2013-01-25  }}</ref> His brother Mukund is a disc jockey.<ref name="et1">{{cite news|author=Economic Times|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-12/news/29765484_1_milind-deora-cabinet-reshuffle-ngo-sparsh|title=Cabinet reshuffle: Milind Deora, politician, guitarist and now a minister|publisher=The Economic Times|access-date=12 July 2011}}</ref> Milind is a blues guitarist having several performances to his credit.<ref>{{cite web | title = So, can Milind Deora really play the guitar? | url = http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/sep/220910-milind-deora-blue-frog-guitar.htm | access-date = 2013-01-26  }}</ref> In January 2019, accepting an invitation by [[Sharon Prabhakar]] to come on stage, he played guitar during her performance.<ref>''[[Mid-Day]]'', Jan 30, 2019 - [https://www.mid-day.com/articles/milind-deora-plays-the-guitar-with-sharon-prabhakar-at-sobo-fest/20316177 Milind Deora plays the guitar with Sharon Prabhakar at SoBo fest]</ref>
He is married to Pooja Shetty, who heads the film production company Walk Water Media. She is the daughter of noted film producer [[Manmohan Shetty]], who founded Walkwater Media Ltd in 2007. Milind's brother, Mukul, is a disc jockey, and a film director and producer.


Deora has also inspired [[Abhishek Bachchan]], who played a young politician in the 2009 film ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]''.<ref>
Bollywood actor [[Abhishek Bachchan|Abhishek Bachan]] has also publicly acknowledged that he modelled his look in the 2007 film Paa after Milind Deora and politician [[Sachin Pilot]].<ref>
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==External links==
* [https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4052 Milind Deora Profile]
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Milind Deora
Deora in 2012
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
3 April 2024
ConstituencyMaharashtra
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
13 May 2004 – 16 May 2014
Preceded byJayawantiben Mehta
Succeeded byArvind Sawant
ConstituencyMumbai 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 (1976-12-04) 4 December 1976 (age 49)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Political partyShiv Sena (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		Indian National Congress (2004–2024)
Spouse(s)
Pooja Shetty
(
m. 2008)
Parent(s)Murli Deora (father)[1]
Residence
Alma materBoston University (BBA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • business advisor
Websitemilinddeora.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.[2][3]

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.[4] 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.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Milind Deora was born into a Marwari family from rajasthan with a rich political legacy. His father, Murli Deora, served as the mayor of Mumbai, and was subsequently a four-term Member of Parliament for the Mumbai South Constituency.

Deora attended the Cathedral and John Connon School and Sydenham College. He later acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.[5]

Family Legacy[edit | edit source]

Deora's father, Murli Deora was one of the senior leaders of the Indian National Congress in Mumbai and the longest serving president of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee. He served as the mayor of Mumbai, a member of parliament in both the Upper and Lower Houses and a minister of Cabinet rank.

The Deora family is known for strengthening Indo-US ties, with both Murli Deora and Milind Deora playing key roles as interlocutors between the US and India governments. The Deoras have maintained cordial relationships across party lines.

The family is also deeply connected with the business world in India. In 1999, Murli Deora was endorsed by Dhirubhai Ambani as South Mumbai MP. in 2019, Milind Deora was endorsed by his son, Mukesh Ambani while running for office in the same constituency.

Political career[edit | edit source]

Legislative career[edit | edit source]

Deora contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2004 as a member of the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha, winning from the Mumbai South constituency against the BJP's Jayawantiben Mehta, who was then a Union Minister. Milind Deora was one of the youngest members of the 14th Lok Sabha.[6][7]

In 2004, he served as a member of the Standing Committee on Defence along with the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Defence. From 2006 onwards, he was a member of the Consultative Committee [8] in the Ministry of Urban Development. He also initiated the debate on the Right to Information Bill in the Lok Sabha.

Deora pushed for increased central assistance to fund Urban infrastructure projects, ensuring Mumbai and Maharashtra received substantial grants under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission. After the 26 July floods, he took to Parliament to secure 1200 crore (Rs. 12 Billion) rupees for the BMC to completely revamp its Storm Water Disposal System.

In the 2009 elections, Deora was again elected from Mumbai South Constituency, this time with a ten-fold increase in his victory margin.[9] He was a member of the Committee on Information Technology, the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and the Committee on Estimates.[8]

Deora facilitated the expedited implementation of critical infrastructure projects such as the Eastern Freeway, the Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans-Harbor Link), the Bandra Worli Sea-Link and the Mumbai Metro Projects by securing funds from both central and state governments. He used his MPLADS funds for issues such as public toilets, drainage lines, repairing of roads, and initiating the beautification of destinations including Marine Drive, the Gateway of India and Jhaveri Bazaar.[10]

Ministerial career[edit | edit source]

Milind Deora was inducted into the second Manmohan Singh ministry as Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in July 2011. As minister, Deora worked on strengthening regulatory frameworks, bolstering e-governance infrastructure and creating cyber security norms.[11]

He formulated the National E-Governance Policy (NEGP) to reduce bureaucratic corruption and inefficiency, promoting citizen friendly provisions like passport delivery within days. Deora also spearheaded the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013 to ensure a comprehensive, collaborative and collective response to deal with the issue of cyber security. He also reduced the limits for radiation from mobile towers to 1/10th to combat the dangerous health risks.[12]

In October 2012, Deora was given additional charge as Union Minister of State for Shipping.[8] He introduced a landmark lighthouse tourism policy, through which more than 180 lighthouses across India's 7,500 kilometer coastline would be revitalized.[13][14]

Deora also undertook significant reforms to make Indian ports more competitive, rehauling the TAMP policy to bring about greater parity in pricing at all ports.[8][15]

Shiv Sena[edit | edit source]

Deora was elected as a member of parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra as part of the Shiv Sena after leaving Congress in January 2024.[16] Explaining his switch, he stated, "Regrettably the current state of the Congress no longer resonates with the party that my father Murlibhai and I joined in 1968 and 2004 respectively. It has deviated from its ideological and organisational roots, lacking appreciation for honesty and constructive criticism."[17]

Milind Deora addressing at the curtain raiser ceremony of International Exhibition and Conference – ‘India Telecom 2011m-powering India’, organized by DOT and FICCI, in New Delhi on August 29, 2011

Policy Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Deora has supported various policy initiatives aimed at bringing about positive change in society. From advocating for accountability in local governance through the DMDA (Direct Mayor, Direct Accountability) campaign to championing infrastructure development projects like the Mumbai Trans-Harbor Link (Atal Setu) and the Eastern Freeway, he has been instrumental in several key initiatives.

His most significant achievement has been the implementation of Cluster Redevelopment Schemes in Mumbai. As an MP, Deora brought India's first cluster redevelopment scheme in India to Mumbadevi. This ensured not only the redevelopment of dilapidated buildings and the delivery of affordable housing to all sections of society but also expanded civic amenities for the neighborhood.[18]

Deora has consistently supported youth empowerment, spearheading initiatives like the Youth Parliament[19][20] and the Mumbai Soccer Hunt, a competition that democratizes sports infrastructure and allows winners from the competition the opportunity to train with Queens Park Rangers in the UK.[21][22][23]

Deora is known for taking contrarian stances on critical issues demonstrating his independence and commitment to principles. He spoke out against corruption in the Adarsh scam despite being a part of the ruling party.[24][25] Amidst criticism of the UPA government's decision to pass an ordinance on convicted legislators, he publicly voiced his opposition, expressing concern that allowing convicted legislators to retain their seats during an appeal could undermine public faith in democracy.[26][27]

While in the opposition, he supported the Government's ban of the Chinese video-sharing application, TikTok in 2020.[28]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Milind Deora is the son of Murli Deora. He is an accomplished Blues and rock guitarist, having performed with Jazz musicians in Mumbai and internationally.[29][30][31][32]

He is married to Pooja Shetty, who heads the film production company Walk Water Media. She is the daughter of noted film producer Manmohan Shetty, who founded Walkwater Media Ltd in 2007. Milind's brother, Mukul, is a disc jockey, and a film director and producer.

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachan has also publicly acknowledged that he modelled his look in the 2007 film Paa after Milind Deora and politician Sachin Pilot.[33][34]

Member of Committee[edit | edit source]

Deora was member of the following Committees till he assumed the office of Minister of State in July 2011.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Political dynasties in Maharashtra". Hindustantimes. 27 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Explained: Why Milind Deora Quit Congress Just Ahead Of Polls". NDTV.com. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Eknath Shinde Fields MP Milind Deora Against Aaditya Thackeray In Worli". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Milind Deora's history with Congress: A brief overview". Deccan Herald.
  5. ↑ "Dean's Advisory Board: Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies". Boston University. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "14th Lok Sabha to see young first-timers looking to bring back some decency into politics". India Today. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Milind Deora". Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Detailed Profile: Shri Milind Murli Deora". Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "MNS gives Congress-NCP a sweep". The Hindu. 17 May 2009. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "Milind Deora | Congress Party | 2009". Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  11. ↑ "5 Facts About Milind Deora, Former Minister Who Quit Congress Today". www.ndtv.com.
  12. ↑ "Know your minister". Archived from the original on 22 November 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  13. ↑ "Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination". Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  14. ↑ "Vizhinjam lighthouse to be made tourist destination". The Hindu. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  15. ↑ "All ports likely to have tariff parity soon, says Milind Deora". Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  16. ↑ "5 things to know about Milind Deora, who left Congress to join Shinde Sena". 14 January 2024.
  17. ↑ "Milind Deora, close aide of Rahul Gandhi, quits Congress, says 'ending my family's 55-year relationship'". The Hindu. 14 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  18. ↑ "Cluster redevelopment is the answer, agree all South Mumbai candidates". The Indian Express. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  19. ↑ "Deora's Youth Parliament 2013 - India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ↑ "Magic Evening". Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  21. ↑ "NDTV Sports". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  22. ↑ "Milind Deora - Voters' Choice, Citizens' Voice". Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  23. ↑ "Two Mumbai boys to train with UK football club". The Times of India. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  24. ↑ "Milind Deora breaks ranks, tweets about dangers of ordinance on convicted MPs". 26 September 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  25. ↑ "Milind Deora, Congress minister, opposes ordinance on convicted lawmakers, embarrasses UPA". The Times of India. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  26. ↑ "Adarsh report: Milind Deora seeks debate in Maharashtra legislature". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  27. ↑ Jog, Sanjay (30 December 2013). "Milind Deora demands legislative debate on Adarsh scam report". Business Standard India. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  28. ↑ "The ghosts of India's TikTok: What happens when a social media app is banned". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  29. ↑ Mid-Day, Jan 30, 2019 - Milind Deora plays the guitar with Sharon Prabhakar at SoBo fest
  30. ↑ Economic Times. "Cabinet reshuffle: Milind Deora, politician, guitarist and now a minister". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  31. ↑ "Milind Deora: politician, guitarist and now a minister - Livemint". 12 July 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  32. ↑ "So, can Milind Deora really play the guitar?". Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  33. ↑ "Abhishek copies Sachin, Milind for Paa". Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  34. ↑ "Check Out: Abhishek Bachchan's attending as the adolescent baby-kisser in Pa - Bollywood Online". Retrieved 2 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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