Makarand Narwekar | |
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| Municipal Councillor in the BMC | |
| In office 2012 – present | |
| Constituency | Colaba (Ward No. 227) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 September 1978 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Rachana Narwekar |
| Children | Ridhima Narwekar, Rea Narwekar [1] |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
| Occupation | Politician |
Makarand Narwekar (born 20 September 1978) is an Indian politician from Mumbai and belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party. Makarand is a municipal councillor for ward 227[2][3] in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[4][5][6] Makarand is a second-term Municipal Councillor for Colaba. Makarand has been elected twice to hold the position of Municipal Councillor for Colaba.[7] Makarand is also a member of the My Dream Colaba NGO.[8]
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Makarand Narwekar was born on September 20, 1978,[9] in Colaba, Mumbai to Suresh Narwekar, a Municipal Councillor from the Colaba area. Makarand's brother, Rahul Narwekar, is also a politician and currently serves as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.[10]
Makarand Narwekar holds a law degree from Government Law College and a bachelor's degree in commerce from Sydenham College.[11]
Makarand is also a lawyer in the Bombay High Court.[12][13]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Makarand Nawekar made his first foray into politics in 2012 when he was elected as a municipal councillor as an independent candidate.[14][15]
In 2017, Makarand joined Bharatiya Janata Party[16] and got elected as municipal councillor for the second time from Colaba.[17]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
- ↑ "Makrand Narvekar lone citizens candidate to taste victory". Indian Express. 18 February 2012.
- ↑ "BJP fortifies position in South Bombay, inducts citizens' candidates". The Times of India. 20 February 2017.
- ↑ "BMC fines three firms Rs 16 crore for road concreting delays". The Times of India. 22 April 2023.
- ↑ "State-of-the-art park for senior citizens unveiled in Colaba". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "Bollywood's favourite Mukesh Mills shut for shoots; corporator Makarand Narwekar terms BMC's action mala fide". Mumbai Mirror. 29 March 2019.
- ↑ "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
- ↑ "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
- ↑ "Makrand S. Narvekar". bmcelections.com.
- ↑ "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
- ↑ "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
- ↑ "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
- ↑ "Makarand Narwekar's kin may contest as independent candidate". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "One MP or MLA can't bring change, people have to be involved in civic works". Indian Express.
- ↑ "Citizens candidates crash and burn". Mumbai Mirror.
- ↑ "Independent corporator joins BJP in Mumbai work - Times Of India".
- ↑ "BJP candidates won several seats by securing over 50% of votes". The Times of India. 26 February 2017.