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)
Age
49
Years
Education
Post Graduate Professional (M.Sc. Mathematics
B.Ed., Mumbai University)
Net Assets (2024)
₹4.73 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
2
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Political Career Timeline
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Dharavi
Elected 4 consecutive terms to Maharashtra Assembly from Dharavi (2004–2024).
- 2009Minister of State for Medical Education & Higher Education· Dharavi
Served as Minister of State in Ashok Chavan Cabinet.
- 2010Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development· Dharavi
Served as Cabinet Minister in Prithviraj Chavan Ministry.
- 2019Cabinet Minister for School Education· Dharavi
Served as School Education Minister in Maha Vikas Aghadi Ministry (2019–2022).
- 2023President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC)· Mumbai
Appointed first woman President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee.
- 2024Member 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% |
Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad
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Financial Profile(2024)
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₹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
2
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
- 1Student Board Exam Protest Agitation Case 12022PendingCourt — Mumbai Special Court
- 2Unlawful Assembly Protest Case 22023PendingCourt — Mumbai Court
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Family
VG
Varsha Eknath Gaikwad
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LG
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
Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.