Eknath Gaikwad


Eknath Gaikwad is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress political party. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha and the 14th Lok Sabha of India.

Personal Life

Gaikwad belongs to an Ambedkarite Buddhist family. Gaikwad's daughter is Varsha Gaikwad, who is a four term Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and the current Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra.

Career

He represented the Mumbai South Central constituency of Mumbai. He lost the seat to Rahul Shewale in 2014. He has been a three time Member of Legislative Assembly from Dharavi and also twice state minister of Maharashtra state cabinet. Since 1985, he has represented Dharavi which is Asia's largest slum.

Positions held