Jitendra Awhad is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Nationalist Congress Party. He was a Member of the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly for 3 terms, 2009, 2014, and 2019. He became the Minister for Minority Development & Endowment in March 2022.
Wiki/Biography
Jitendra Satish Awhad was born on Monday, August 5, 1963 (age 60 years; in 2023) in Nashik, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his schooling at St. John the Baptist, Thane. According to some sources, he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Bombay University (then named Mumbai University) in 1986, however, other sources suggest that he completed his studies in Marine Engineering Studies from Mumbai University. Some sources say that he pursued a master’s degree in personnel management at the University of Mumbai, however, some other sources say that he completed his master’s degree in labor studies at the University of Mumbai in 1989. He completed his PhD in “The History of Socio-Religious Movement in Maharashtra, a Sub-Alternate View” at Mumbai University in 2013. During his college days, Jitendra was appointed as the secretary of the Gymkhana, and later, he became the secretary of the All-India Students’ Organisation. . As the president of the Akhil Bhartiya Vanjara Youth Association, he joined the student wing of the Indian National Congress, the National Students Union of India (NSUI). In 1988, he became the general secretary of the Indian National Union of Students in the Maharashtra unit. In 1991, he was appointed as the All India NSUI General Secretary. From 1988 to 1995, he worked as an assistant labor officer in Kores India Limited, Thane as well. In 1996, he became the president of Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Hazel gray
Family
Jitendra Awhad belongs to the Vanjari family. Vanjari is one of the different Kshatriya castes in India.
Parents & Siblings
Jitendra Awhad father name is Satish Awhad and mother name is Lilavati.
Wife & Children
He is married to Ruta Awhad, daughter of famous Indian politician Dattatray Samant. The couple has a daughter named Natasha Awhad.
Jitendra Awhad with his wife Ruta Awhad
Jitendra Awhad’s wife, Ruta Awhad, and his daughter, Natasha Awhad
religion
Jitendra Awhad follows Hinduism.
Address
B-3, Girija Enclave, Near Tuljabhavani Temple, Ganeshwadi Road, Panchpakkhadi, Thane (West) 400602
Signature/Autograph
Jitendra Awhad’s signature
Career
Jitendra Awhad was appointed as the first National President of the Youth National Congress Party after the formation of the NCP in 1999. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Council twice in 2002 and 2008. In October 2009, he contested his first Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. election from the Mumbra-Kalwa (Thane) constituency on a ticket from the NCP. He won the election with a margin of 15,689 votes. In 2014, he was re-elected as a Member of the State Assembly from the Mumbra-Kalwa (Thane) constituency and became the minister of medical education, horticulture and employment security. He roped in famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for the promotion of Maharashtra horticulture. In 2019, he contested again in the State Assembly elections from the Mumbra-Kalwa (Thane) constituency and defeated Deepali Sayed of the Shiv Sena party by a margin of 75,639 votes; he became the Housing Minister under the Thackeray ministry.
Jitendra Awhad during a rally in Mumbra-Kalwa
After NCP Chief Sharad Pawar resigned in May 2023, Jitendra Awhad also resigned as National General Secretary. In an interview, he said
For decades, we have been loyal followers of Sharad Pawar. All this time, Pawar has said that the people’s mandate is very important in a democracy. Without consulting senior party leaders, Pawar unilaterally resigned from the party. In my opinion, Pawar’s decision is against his own principles. In such circumstances, I have also decided to resign from the party position.”
Controversy
Unsolved Cases
- 3 charges related to Punishment for criminal threats (IPC Section-506)
- 1 charge related to criminal breach of trust by a public servant, or by a banker, merchant or agent (IPC Section-409)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for kidnapping (IPC Section-363)
- 1 charge relating to Kidnapping or kidnapping with intent to secretly and wrongfully confine a person (IPC Section-365)
- 1 charge related to wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, abducted or abducted person (IPC Section-368)
- 1 related charge of voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon or dangerous means (IPC Section-324)
- 1 charge related to Cheating and inducing dishonest delivery of property (IPC Section-420)
- 9 charges related to Punishment for being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 6 related charges Every member of an unlawful assembly is guilty of an offense committed in the prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)
- 5 charges related to Riot Punishment (IPC Section-147)
- 4 charges related to Punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341)
- 4 charges relating to Joining or continuing an unlawful assembly, knowing that it has been ordered to disperse (IPC Section-145)
- 3 charges related to participating in an illegal assembly armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-144)
- 3 charges related to Disobeying an order duly declared by a civil servant (IPC Section-188)
- 2 charges relating to Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (IPC Section-290)
- 2 charges relating to Continuation of nuisance after injunction to cease (IPC Section-291)
- 2 charges related to Riot (IPC Section-146)
- 2 charges related to Riot, armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-148)
- 2 charges related to Punishment for voluntarily causing injury (IPC Section-323)
- 2 charges relating to intentional insult with intent to cause a breach of the peace (IPC Section-504
- 2 charges relating to Mischief causing damage amounting to fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
- 1 charge related to the Penalty of abetting, if the act of abetting, is committed as a result, and if no express provision is made for the punishment (IPC Section-109)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal trespass (IPC Section-447)
- 1 charge related to the Act endangering the life or safety of another person (IPC Section-336)
- 1 charge related to Giving arbitrary provocation with the intention of causing a riot – if the riot is committed – if it is not committed (IPC Section-153)
- 1 charge related to Obstructing public servants from performing public functions (IPC Section-186)
Engineer Attack Case
An assault case was filed by a Civil engineer, Anant Karmuse, for abducting and assaulting him on the night of April 5, 2020 in connection with a photo of Jitendra Awhad posted by him on social media. In his statement, he mentioned that he was kidnapped by some police officers and taken to Awhad’s house where the police officers and Awhad’s bodyguard attacked him; he also posted a picture of the sign on his back on social media. Jitendra Awhad was arrested on assault charges but later released on bail. A fourth charge sheet was filed in the case in May 2023.
A screenshot of the engineer shows the mark behind it
Resignation on FIR
Two cases were filed against Jitendra Awhad in November 2022. The molestation cases were filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rida Rashid; she states that she was rejected during the inauguration event by Jitendra. While recounting the incident in an interview, he said
In Mumbra, a bridge was inaugurated and all were invited. I ask the Chief Minister’s PA to allow me to see the Chief Minister. There were many people around the CM and I was near his car. I saw MLA Jitendra Awhad. When I tried to go to the CM, Awhad pushed me aside and said, what are you doing here? He pushed me and I fell into the crowd where all the men were surrounded… I showed the video to the police officer. An FIR has been registered against him.”
He was booked for another case in November, two days before the molestation case, for disrupting an evening screening of the film Har Har Mahadev at a theater in Thane. Awhad said that a false case had been filed against him, and he was willing to resign from the post of MLA. He tweeted on his Twitter
Police registered 2 false cases against me within 72 hours. I will fight against police brutality. I decided to resign as MLA. We cannot witness the murder of democracy.”
Jitendra Awhad’s screen grab disrupts the evening screening of the film Har Har Mahadev at a theater in Thane
Posts about the movie The Kerala Story
A non-cognizable offense case was filed against Jitendra over the statement he made on the controversial film The Kerala Story by an activist at the Vartak Nagar police station. Jitendra said in a news channel that the incident shown in the film is fake. Jitendra allegedly said that the producer of the film should be hanged in public for insulting the women of Kerala.
Speech on Sindhi Community
On 27 May 2023, during a party in Ulhasnagar, Jitendra made an objectionable comment to the Sindhi community. A video went viral on social media where he said
Ek Sher ko maran ke liye sau Sindhi kutte bhi aa gaye to kuch bhi nahi karanat.”
The FIR has been filed under Sections 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, caste, etc) 153B, 295A (deliberate and malicious intent to insult the religious feelings of any class of citizens) and 298 (deliberate intent to injure religion) .feelings of any person) IPC against him at Thane police station.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- He received the most effective politician in Maharashtra award at the Lokmat Awards in 2022.
Jitendra Awhad at the Lokmat Awards
Car Collection
He owns Honda City and BMW cars.
income
His income for the financial year 2017-2018 was Rs. 1,74,66,580.
Assets & Real Estate
Movable Assets
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 84,75,085
- Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. 1,53,86,000
- LIC or other insurance Policy: Rs. 33,13,670
- Personal loan granted: Rs. 8,37,47,459
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 55,66,149
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 5,09,03,598
- Non Agricultural Land: Rs. 3,33,200
- Commercial Building: Rs. 16,00,01,040
- Residential Building: Rs. 1,37,91,200
Note: The estimate of movable and immovable assets given is according to the year 2019. It does not include assets owned by the wife and her dependents.
Net worth
Jitendra Awhad’s net worth for the financial year 2018-2019 is estimated to be Rs.2,01,58,041. It does not include the net worth of the wife and her dependents.
Facts/Trivia
- In 1982, he campaigned against the increase in tuition fees at the University of Mumbai.
- During his college days, Jitendra was greatly inspired by the popular Indian politician, Sharad Pawar.
- He organizes Dahi Handi competition on Krishna Janmashtami every year through NGO Sangharsh.
- He is a dog lover and owns a dog as well.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
