Makarand Narwekar

Makarand Narwekar (born 20 September 1978) is an Indian politician from Mumbai and belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party. Makarand is a municipal councillor for ward 227[2][3] in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[4][5][6] Makarand is a second-term Municipal Councillor for Colaba. Makarand has been elected twice to hold the position of Municipal Councillor for Colaba.[7] Makarand is also a member of the My Dream Colaba NGO.[8]

Makarand Narwekar
Municipal Councillor in the BMC
In office
2012–present
ConstituencyColaba (Ward No. 227)
Personal details
Born (1978-09-20) 20 September 1978
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseRachana Narwekar
ChildrenRidhima Narwekar, Rea Narwekar [1]
Residence(s)Mumbai, Maharashtra
Alma materUniversity of Mumbai
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

Makarand Narwekar was born on September 20, 1978,[9] in Colaba, Mumbai to Suresh Narwekar, a Municipal Councillor from the Colaba area. Makarand's brother, Rahul Narwekar, is also a politician and currently serves as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.[10]

Makarand Narwekar holds a law degree from Government Law College and a bachelor's degree in commerce from Sydenham College.[11]

Makarand is also a lawyer in the Bombay High Court.[12][13]

Political career

Makarand Nawekar made his first foray into politics in 2012 when he was elected as a municipal councillor as an independent candidate.[14][15]

In 2017, Makarand joined Bharatiya Janata Party[16] and got elected as municipal councillor for the second time from Colaba.[17]

References
  1. "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
  2. "Makrand Narvekar lone citizens candidate to taste victory". Indian Express. 18 February 2012.
  3. "BJP fortifies position in South Bombay, inducts citizens' candidates". The Times of India. 20 February 2017.
  4. "BMC fines three firms Rs 16 crore for road concreting delays". The Times of India. 22 April 2023.
  5. "State-of-the-art park for senior citizens unveiled in Colaba". Hindustan Times.
  6. "Bollywood's favourite Mukesh Mills shut for shoots; corporator Makarand Narwekar terms BMC's action mala fide". Mumbai Mirror. 29 March 2019.
  7. "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
  8. "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
  9. "Makrand S. Narvekar". bmcelections.com.
  10. "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
  11. "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
  12. "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
  13. "Makarand Narwekar's kin may contest as independent candidate". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
  14. "One MP or MLA can't bring change, people have to be involved in civic works". Indian Express.
  15. "Citizens candidates crash and burn". Mumbai Mirror.
  16. "Independent corporator joins BJP in Mumbai work - Times Of India".
  17. "BJP candidates won several seats by securing over 50% of votes". The Times of India. 26 February 2017.
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