Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Mumbai North East since 2019.
Kotak's political journey is notable for his extensive experience within the municipal governance of Mumbai, having served three terms as a corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
During his tenure in the BMC, he played significant roles, including being the leader of the BJP in the corporation, Chairman of the Improvements Committee (2009–2010), and Chairman of the Education Committee (2013–2014).
In the 2019 Indian general elections, Kotak represented the BJP and secured a victory against the National Congress Party (NCP) candidate, Sanjay Dina Patil, by a significant margin of 2.26 lakh votes.
Additionally, he is also a member of several key committees, including the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.
Beyond his parliamentary duties, Kotak remains deeply involved in local governance and development. He continues to serve as a municipal corporator in the MCGM (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai).
May 22, 2024 1:26 pm
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: As Phase 1 - Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins tomorrow, April 19, Friday; Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara - Gondiya, Gadchiroli - Chimur, and Chandrapur, will go into polls, with the voting process starting at 8 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m.
January 19, 2021 9:24 pm
The cast and crew of 'Tandav' had on Monday issued an unconditional apology if their fictional show had "unintentionally" hurt sentiments.
January 18, 2021 3:07 am
The development came after BJP MP Manoj Kotak on Sunday said he has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on Amazon Prime Video's series 'Tandav' for ridiculing Hindu deities.
September 23, 2020 11:12 am
Although the state government has resumed local train services partially as a part of the relaxation of lockdown norms, it has been confined for essential services workers.
April 19, 2019 1:24 am
Kotak, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from the North East constituency, was accompanied by sitting MP Kirit Somaiya, senior BJP leader Prakash Mehta and other party workers.
February 21, 2015 1:08 am
Kunte, in his budget speech for fiscal 2015-16, proposed to increase the sewerage charges from 60 to 80 per cent.
October 09, 2013 5:37 am
The draft development plan for the city for 2014-34 overlooks most crucial aspects such as slums and has already missed its deadlines,say Sharvari Patwa & Alison Saldanha
September 25, 2013 1:56 am
The civic body had set aside Rs 175 crore for distributing essential items among school children
September 09, 2013 12:39 am
The students of the school were assigned to mould Ganesh idols from clay to inculcate in them the importance of celebrating such festivals in an eco-friendly manner.
September 02, 2013 12:37 am
To decrease the dropout rate in civic schools,BMC is likely to start anganwadis in its schools next year.