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Girish Mahajan
BJP
DOB
17 May 1960
Age
65 years
profession
Politician
Girish Mahajan biography
Girish Mahajan is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra and a key figure in the state’s politics. He hails from Jalgaon district and has earned a reputation for his administrative skills and political acumen. Mahajan has been an influential voice in the BJP, particularly in northern Maharashtra, where he has built a strong base of support.
Mahajan has held various important portfolios in the Maharashtra government, including the Ministry of Water Resources, Medical Education, and Rural Development. As Minister of Water Resources, he focused on improving irrigation systems and managing water resources more efficiently, especially in drought-prone areas. His initiatives in water conservation and river rejuvenation projects have been widely acknowledged.
A close associate of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Mahajan has played a crucial role in shaping the party’s strategy and policies in Maharashtra. He has been actively involved in election campaigns and has contributed to the party’s organizational strength across the state.
Known for his pragmatic approach to governance and his ability to navigate complex political situations, Girish Mahajan continues to be a significant player in Maharashtra’s political landscape, with a focus on rural development, water management, and public welfare programs.
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Girish Mahajan personal life
GIRISH MAHAJAN NEWS
One more Minister mobbed by angry farmers demanding immediate relief
September 24, 2025 9:31 pm
After sensing the anger among the farmers, the Minister immediately called up the officials and directed them to conduct immediate panchamas so that required assistance could be extended to the aggrieved farmers.
Maharashtra Assembly polls: BJP’s 'troubleshooter' faces trouble in Jamner — a 2011 agitation launched by him
November 11, 2024 11:44 pm
The trouble stems from a 2011 agitation in Jamner demanding higher minimum support price (MSP) for cotton — launched by Mahajan himself.
‘What's your contribution to Ram Janambhoomi movement?’: Raut hits back at BJP's Girish Mahajan
December 27, 2023 2:39 am
The BJP leader had said Thackeray wasn't invited for Ram temple inauguration as he played no role in the movement
Girish Mahajan says no blanket quota for Marathas, Jarange-Patil threatens to make public video of minister's 'promise'
December 05, 2023 4:28 am
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan had said that providing Kunbi caste certificates to all Marathas would be difficult.
Mumbai Confidential: Hierarchy rules
August 07, 2023 12:01 am
A YOUNG MLA from the opposition, named by the party to participate in the debate on last week's motion on Friday, was dumbstruck after a senior leader threatened to walk out of the legislative campus if he is not given the chance to open the debate for his party.
Corporates will be roped in to sponsor sports at govt complexes: Minister Mahajan
August 24, 2022 7:57 am
The government approved 380 sports complexes across the state in 2003, of which only 126 have come up so far.
Fadnavis allegations in House: What is the case against BJP’s Girish Mahajan
March 10, 2022 9:18 am
The transcript also contains discussion among some of the people, including Chavan, on planting evidence to frame Mahajan under MCOCA, the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, a stringent legislation which has provisions of longer detentions, mainly to control notorious organised gangs.
The case against BJP MLA Girish Mahajan, booked for extortion, criminal intimidation
March 09, 2022 1:17 pm
Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday presented before Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal video recordings which, according to his claims, contained the proof of a conspiracy to frame BJP leaders in the state, in particular Girish Mahajan, in false cases.
'Deposit Rs 10 lakh,' Bombay HC tells BJP leader as precondition to hear PIL
March 04, 2022 7:33 pm
The PIL has challenged the amendments made to the procedure of the election of the Speaker in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Charges of extortion: Probe against Girish Mahajan, 28 others shifted from Jalgaon to Kothrud police station
January 05, 2021 8:18 pm
Patil has alleged that during a visit to Pune in 2018, he was forcibly taken to a flat in Sadashiv Peth area and threatened that he will be booked in false cases.
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