Makarand Narwekar
Municipal Councillor in the BMC
In office
2012–present
ConstituencyColaba (Ward No. 227)
Personal details
Born (1978-09-20) 20 September 1978
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseRachana Narwekar
ChildrenRidhima Narwekar, Rea Narwekar [1]
Residence(s)Mumbai, Maharashtra
Alma materUniversity of Mumbai
OccupationPolitician

Makarand Narwekar (born 20 September 1978) is an Indian politician from Mumbai and belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party. Makarand is a municipal councillor for ward 227[2][3] in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[4][5][6] Makarand is a second-term Municipal Councillor for Colaba. Makarand has been elected twice to hold the position of Municipal Councillor for Colaba.[7] Makarand is also a member of the My Dream Colaba NGO.[8]

Early life and education

Makarand Narwekar was born on 20 September 1978,[9] in Colaba, Mumbai to Suresh Narwekar, a Municipal Councillor from the Colaba area. Makarand's brother, Rahul Narwekar, is also a politician and currently serves as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.[10]

Makarand Narwekar holds a law degree from Government Law College and a bachelor's degree in commerce from Sydenham College.[11]

Makarand is also a lawyer in the Bombay High Court.[12][13]

Political career

Makarand Nawekar made his first foray into politics in 2012 when he was elected as a municipal councillor as an independent candidate.[14][15]

In 2017, Makarand joined Bharatiya Janata Party[16] and got elected as municipal councillor for the second time from Colaba.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
  2. ↑ "Makrand Narvekar lone citizens candidate to taste victory". Indian Express. 18 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "BJP fortifies position in South Bombay, inducts citizens' candidates". The Times of India. 20 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "BMC fines three firms Rs 16 crore for road concreting delays". The Times of India. 22 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "State-of-the-art park for senior citizens unveiled in Colaba". Hindustan Times.
  6. ↑ "Bollywood's favourite Mukesh Mills shut for shoots; corporator Makarand Narwekar terms BMC's action mala fide". Mumbai Mirror. 29 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
  9. ↑ "Makrand S. Narvekar". bmcelections.com.
  10. ↑ "Rahul Narwekar's 'Said So' Moment? As SC Lays Disqualification Decision at His Door, All About the Speaker". news18.com. 11 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "Makarand & His Sweet Boy". dogsandmoreindia.com.
  12. ↑ "Only one citizen candidate wins". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
  13. ↑ "Makarand Narwekar's kin may contest as independent candidate". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "One MP or MLA can't bring change, people have to be involved in civic works". Indian Express.
  15. ↑ "Citizens candidates crash and burn". Mumbai Mirror.
  16. ↑ "Independent corporator joins BJP in Mumbai work - Times Of India".
  17. ↑ "BJP candidates won several seats by securing over 50% of votes". The Times of India. 26 February 2017.
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