Ganpat Gaikwad is an Indian politician and member of Bharatiya Janata Party. Gaikwad is a three term member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing the Kalyan east constituency.[1][2] Three times MLA from Kalyan east constituency, since 2009.

Ganpat Gaikwad
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2019
ConstituencyKalyan East
In office
2014–2019
ConstituencyKalyan East
In office
2009–2014
ConstituencyKalyan East
Personal details
Bornkalyan east
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseSulbha Gaikwad
Children
  • Vaibhav Gaikwad
  • Sayali Gaikwad
  • Pranav Gaikwad
OccupationPolitician
Websitewww.ganpatgaikwad.com

Criminal Charges

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On 2 February 2024, Gaikwad was arrested for shooting and injuring Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction leader Mahesh Gaikwad over a land dispute inside a police station in Maharashtra’s Ulhasnagar, claiming he had “no regrets".[3] His 2019 assembly election affidavit reveals that Ganpat Gaikwad faces 18 pending criminal cases.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "BJP MLA from Kalyan gets threat call from Suresh Pujari". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Mumbai MLA says Suresh Pujari demanded cash". Hindustan Times. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  3. ^ "BJP MLA who shot at Shinde Sena leader in a Thane police station: Who is Ganpat Gaikwad?". The Indian Express. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet Ganpat Gaikwad: This BJP MLA Accused Shinde of 'Creating Kingdom of Goons' After Shooting at CM's Man". News18. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.