Rajendra Gavit

Rajendra Dhedya Gavit is an Indian politician and Shiv Sena politician. He is member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024) from Palghar. He was the tribal development minister in the Congress-NCP alliance government. In 2018 he joined BJP just before the by-poll to Palghar Lok Sabha seat, and won the election.^[1] In 2019, he joined BJP's alliance partner Shiv Sena as a tactical decision to contest from Palghar again.^[2]

Rajendra Gavit
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 2018–2024
Preceded by	Chintaman Vanaga
Succeeded by	Hemant Savara
Constituency	Palghar
Minister of State Government of Maharashtra
In office 19 November 2010 – 28 September 2014
Chief Minister	Prithviraj Chavan
Department	Tribal Development Labour Horticulture
Personal details
Born	(1967-07-24) 24 July 1967 (age 58) Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India
Political party	Shiv Sena
Other political affiliations	Bharatiya Janata Party (2018–19) Indian National Congress (2000–18)
Spouse	Usha Gavit ​ (m. 1989)​
Children	Rohit Gavit
Parents	Dhedya Eashrya Gavit (father) Jaytabai Gavit (mother)
Education	Bachelor of Arts
Alma mater	Mumbai University
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Philanthropy

He declared a donation of Rs 50 lakh for the upcoming rehabilitation and health centre of the Vithu Mauli Trust for the sake of the malnourished children.^[3]

Positions held

• 2018 : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha, by-poll for Palghar
• 2019 : Elected to 17th Lok Sabha, again from Palghar ^[4]

Business

• He owns and runs an LPG Gas Agency named "Dev Mogra Gas Service" in Mira Road, Mira-Bhayandar, Thane