Rahul Narwekar is an Indian politician who is known for being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and is the current speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
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Wiki/Biography
Rahul Suresh Narwekar [1]My Neta was born on Friday, 11 February 1977 (age 46 years; as of 2023) in Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in commerce at Mumbai University. He also pursued a bachelor’s degree in law. [2]My Neta
Rahul Narwekar (right) when he was a youngster
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Rahul’s father’s name is Suresh Narvekar, who is a former Municipal Councilor.
Rahul Narwekar’s father
Rahul Narwekar’s mother
His brother’s name is Makarand Narvekar, who is the Municipal Councilor of Colaba constituency and his sister’s name is Harshita Narvekar, who is also the Municipal Councilor.
Rahul Narwekar with his brother
Rahul Narwekar’s sister
Wife & Children
Rahul got married to Sarojini Naik Nimbalkar on 9 January 2012.
Rahul Narwekar’s wedding image
They have two daughters, Shivalika and Radhika.
Rahul Narwekar with his wife and daughters
Other Relatives
His father-in-law’s name is Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, who is a senior NCP leader.
Rahul Narwekar’s father-in-law
Address
Rahul resides at 8/7, Brady’s Flats, Sorab Bharucha Road, Colaba.
Signature
Rahul Narwekar’s signature
Political Career
He started his political career in 1995 by joining Shiv Sena. Initially, he was a party worker and later became the spokesperson of the youth wing of the party. In 2014, when he was denied a ticket for the 2014 Lok Sabha election, 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 Shiv Sena, he joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Maval constituency but could not win. He lost to Shrirang Appa Barne of the Shiv Sena. In 2019, he left the NCP and joined BJP as an MLA from Colaba constituency. On 3 July 2022, he was selected as the speaker of the House Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He won the election with 164 votes whereas the Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi received 107 votes. Rahul became the second-youngest at the age of 44 to be elected as the speaker of any state in the country while Shivraj Patil was the youngest at the age of 42.
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash: Rs. 5,20,000
- Bank Deposits Rs. 52,58,483
- Motor Vehicles Rs. 36,00,000
- Jewellery Rs. 26,00,000
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2014. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [3]My Neta
Net Worth
Rahul’s net worth as of 2014 was Rs. 8 Crore.
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2014. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [4]My Neta
Facts/Trivia
- In 2022, during the Mumbai political crisis, the deputy speaker Narhari Zirwala was sent a notice for the no-confidence motion. The issue of the no-confidence motion came up for discussion in the court, about which Rahul said,
The notice issued against the deputy Speaker was not tabled in the last winter session. Therefore, the notice must have lapsed is what I assume after the end of the session.”
- In March 2023, when Congress members demanded the suspension of those members from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena who hit a poster of Rahul Gandhi with footwear, Rahul talked about it in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and said that he would issue a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and code of conduct for the members in respect of references to the Prime Minister, Chief Minister and national leaders.
- In March 2023, he ordered an enquiry against the Shiv Sena [UBT] MP Sanjay Raut and ordered to conduct a probe against him because he called the legislature ‘Chor Mandal’ [body of thieves]. BJP leader Ashish Shelar talked about it after the end of the Lower House and said that calling lawmakers thieves is an insult to the state.
- On 11 May 2023, the Supreme Court verdict came which stated that Rahul should be responsible for the disqualification of 16 MLAs including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde demanded by Uddhav Thackeray. After the verdict of the Supreme Court, Rahul talked about it and said,
The Supreme Court has said that the Speaker will decide on the disqualification of 16 MLAs. There was no clarity (earlier) whether a political party or legislature party can decide on the Whip. Now that the honourable SC has given a clear interpretation, we will accordingly decide.”
