Poonam Mahajan

BJP

DOB 09 Dec 1980

Age 45 years

profession Politician

Poonam Mahajan biography

Poonam Mahajan, also known as Poonam Vajendla Rao, is a prominent Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Born on December 9, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she's the daughter of the late Pramod Mahajan, a notable BJP leader.

Mahajan formally entered politics in 2006, contesting her first election in 2009, and, despite an initial loss, rose through the ranks to become the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha from December 2016 to September 2020.

She gained significant attention in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections by winning the Mumbai North Central seat, a Congress stronghold. She retained her seat in the 2019 elections by launching one of the most innovative social media campaigns in India.

In addition to her role as a legislator, Mahajan has held significant positions within the BJP, including serving as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) from December 2016 to September 2020.

Notably, in 2024, she was among the many sitting MPs the BJP dropped from their official candidates list.

Poonam Mahajan personal life

Father

Late Pramod Mahajan

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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Pramod Mahajan’s murder was a huge conspiracy, truth must come out, claims daughter

November 10, 2024 3:48 pm

While stating she would write to the Home minister for a thorough probe, Poonam said, “There was a larger conspiracy behind the killing."

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Maharashtra Poll Ballotin: It is ‘nation first’ for Poonam

May 02, 2024 10:22 pm

Taking to X, Poonam Mahajan said, “I will follow the nation firstpath shown by my father late Pramod Mahajan.Will continue to walk the path and serve the nation.”

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Ajmal Kasab trial to Pramod Mahajan murder case: Coveted prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam now in BJP corner

April 28, 2024 10:59 am

Nikam has replaced Mahajan’s daughter and two-time MP Poonam as the party’s nominee in Mumbai North-Central constituency

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Delhi Confidential: Voice For Animals

December 23, 2023 3:32 am

BJP MP Poonam Mahajan's efforts to ensure punishment for cruelty to animals have made many party colleagues liken her to former Union minister and senior party leader Maneka Gandhi, another animal lover.

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Delhi Confidential: A day at Parliament for BJP MP Poonam Mahajan's daughter

March 30, 2023 7:44 am

BJP MP Poonam Mahajan had a busy day in Parliament on Wednesday. She turned up with her 10-year-old daughter Avika who was keen to see the Parliament building and meet her mother’s colleagues.

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SC direction for apology for Mamata meme sends out 'wrong message': Poonam Mahajan

May 14, 2019 10:20 pm

Mahajan said she was "delighted" with the SC order and "grateful" to the court for releasing Sharma on bail."But the direction of apology sends out a wrong message on the question of free speech," she said.

Poonam Mahajan declares Rs 1.06-cr assets, down from Rs 108 crore

April 06, 2019 1:34 am

In 2014, Mahajan had declared total assets of Rs 108.08 crore, while her immovable assets included a 950-sq ft house in Bhima, Worli, worth Rs 4.5 crore, and 50 per cent stake in another 5,766-sq ft house in Raheja Legend, Worli, worth Rs 22.05 crore.