Milind Deora
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Milind Murli Deora, currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, is a prominent Indian politician being nominated by the Shiv Sena. In the past he as served as a Member of the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha, being elected from the Mumbai South constituency.[1][2]
Milind Deora | |
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Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
Assumed office 03 April 2024 | |
Constituency | Maharashtra |
Member of Parliament | |
In office 13 May 2004 - 16 May 2014 | |
Preceded by | Jayawantiben Mehta |
Succeeded by | Arvind Sawant |
Constituency | Mumbai South |
Minister of State Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India) | |
In office July 2011 – May 2014 | |
Minister of State Ministry of Shipping (India) | |
In office October 2012 – May 2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1976-12-04) 4 December 1976 (age 47) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
Political party | Shiv Sena (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2004–2024) |
Spouse | Pooja Milind Deora |
Parent | Murli Deora (father) |
Residence | Mumbai |
Alma mater | Boston University (BBA) |
Website | milinddeora.in |
As of 14 January, 2024 Source: |
He currently is serving as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies in Boston University. He has also been recognized for his early entry into Indian politics..[3] Becoming a one of the youngest Members of Parliament at the age of 27, he quickly made his mark.[4] Notably, he played a pivotal role in advocating for urban infrastructure projects and promoting transparency through the Right to Information. Deora utilized his position to champion causes such as public sanitation, healthcare, and beautification projects in Mumbai.
During his tenure, he held key positions within the Union Government of India, notably as the Minister of State (MoS) for Communications & Information Technology and Shipping. Deora was also an influential figure within the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee.