Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician, Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Preeti Mahapatra
2026
Preeti Mahapatra and her husband Harihara Mahapatra announced a Rs 1,100 crore investment in SpiceJet, marking a significant move to provide the airline with a crucial financial lifeline during its period of financial difficulties.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph High School, Mumbai |
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| College | Hinduja College, Mumbai |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
| Postgraduate | Master's degree in International Business (Finance) and Export Management |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Harihara Mahapatra (Builder, Managing Director of Mahapatra Universal Limited) |
Family
| Father | Deepak Raj Desai |
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Career
| Founded and mentored Mahapatra Universal Limited, a Mumbai-based conglomerate involved in real estate, infrastructure, consulting, consumer, and retail sectors. | |
| Played a key role in integrating multiple companies within the Mahapatra group. | |
| In 2016, backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), unsuccessfully contested as an independent candidate in the Rajya Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh against Congress leader Kapil Sibal. | |
| Championed two new acquisitions and undertook successful restructuring of operations, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved efficiency. | |
| Co-promoter with Harihara Mahapatra of Mahapatra Universal Limited. | |
| Director of Capstone Educational Services Private Limited (founded 2014). |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Preeti began her political journey as an independent candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, which she did not win. | |
| 2. She established and oversees the operations of the philanthropic entity called the 'Krsna Leelaa Foundation.' | |
| 3. Preeti serves as the national leader of the NGO 'Narendra Modi Vichar Manch.' | |
| 4. In 2014, she announced a plan to build over 10,000 toilets in Navsari villages under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan but faced controversy over paying less than 20 lakh for it. | |
| 5. Met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 shortly after his election victory. | |
| 6. Preeti serves as the national president of the NGO 'Narendra Modi Vichar Manch.' | |
| 7. Runs a non-profit organisation focusing on national-level social causes for the underprivileged in areas such as education, shelter, and disaster management. | |
| 8. In 2016, declared assets worth Rs 23 crore and liabilities amounting to Rs 6 crore in her Rajya Sabha election affidavit. | |
| 9. Describes herself as a member of the Narendra Modi Vichar Manch and has stated she has no formal political connections. |