INC

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

Lok Sabha MP

Mumbai North CentralMaharashtra

Father's Name

Late Eknath Gaikwad

Profession

Academician, Lecturer, Social Worker, Politician

Gender

Female

Age

49 years (b. ~1977)

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to INC, representing Mumbai North Central, Maharashtra. She is 49 years old and has declared Post Graduate Professional as her highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹12.0 L, compared with ₹2.80 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age

Years

Education

Post Graduate Professional (M.Sc. Mathematics

B.Ed., Mumbai University)

Net Assets (2024)

₹4.73 Cr

2024 Election Affidavit

Criminal Cases

0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

2004
Member of Legislative Assembly· Dharavi
Elected 4 consecutive terms to Maharashtra Assembly from Dharavi (2004–2024).
2009
Minister of State for Medical Education & Higher Education· Dharavi
Served as Minister of State in Ashok Chavan Cabinet.
2010
Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development· Dharavi
Served as Cabinet Minister in Prithviraj Chavan Ministry.
2019
Cabinet Minister for School Education· Dharavi
Served as School Education Minister in Maha Vikas Aghadi Ministry (2019–2022).
2023
President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC)· Mumbai
Appointed first woman President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee.
2024
Member of Parliament· Mumbai North CentralCurrent
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Ujjwal Nikam (Special Public Prosecutor, BJP) by 16,514 votes.

Election History

Year	House	Constituency	Party	Result	Votes	Vote Share
2004	Assembly	Dharavi	INC	Won	58,210	48.2%
2009	Assembly	Dharavi	INC	Won	52,492	49.8%
2014	Assembly	Dharavi	INC	Won	47,718	40.3%
2019	Assembly	Dharavi	INC	Won	53,954	45.3%
2024	Lok Sabha	Mumbai North Central	✋ INC	Won	4,45,845	48.91%

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹4.85 Cr

Total Assets

Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr62%
Movable Assets₹1.85 Cr38%
Liabilities₹12.0 L2%

Movable Assets

₹1.85 Cr

Immovable Assets

₹3.00 Cr

Liabilities

₹12.0 L

Net Assets

₹4.73 Cr

Earlier affidavits

2019₹2.80 Cr

2014₹1.85 Cr

2004₹85.0 L

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

Pending

Disposed

Convicted

Acquitted

1
Student Board Exam Protest Agitation Case 12022Pending
Court — Mumbai Special Court
2
Unlawful Assembly Protest Case 22023Pending
Court — Mumbai Court

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.

Compared with peers

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

₹4.85 Cr · 2 cases

Average of 48 Lok Sabha MPs in Maharashtra

₹23.91 Cr · 1.1 cases

Average of 98 INC Lok Sabha MPs

₹17.92 Cr · 3.4 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

Lok Sabha MP

Parents

Father

Late Eknath Gaikwad

Ex-3 term MP Mumbai South Central & Cabinet Minister

Education

Post Graduate Professional (M.Sc. Mathematics

B.Ed., Mumbai University)

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income

₹18.5 L

Self₹18.5 L

Declared income by year (5)

2023 - 2024₹18.5 L

2022 - 2023₹16.5 L

2021 - 2022₹15.0 L

2020 - 2021₹13.5 L

2019 - 2020₹12.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Varsha Eknath Gaikwad represent?

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad is a Lok Sabha MP representing Mumbai North Central, Maharashtra and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of Varsha Eknath Gaikwad?

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad declared total assets of ₹4.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹12.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Varsha Eknath Gaikwad have?

Varsha Eknath Gaikwad declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.