Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Girangaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Vinod Vijaya Shridhar Tawde |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Engineering in electronics | Sant Dnyaneshwar University, Pune, Maharashtra |
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Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Playing cricket, badminton, and football, reading books |
| Caste | Maratha |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Shreedhar Ramchandra Tawde (RSS member) |
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| Mother | Vijaya Tawde (homemaker) |
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Varsha Pawar Tawde (social worker and writer) |
| Children | Anvee Tawde (daughter) |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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| Political Journey | Joined ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) in 1980 and became General Secretary within eight years. | In 1994, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | In 1995, appointed as General Secretary of BJP-Maharashtra and served until 1999. | In 1999, became president of the Mumbai Metropolitan Unit of the BJP, becoming the youngest candidate elected to this position. | In 2002, reassigned as General Secretary of BJP-Maharashtra and served until 2011. | In 2008, elected to the legislative council of Maharashtra. | In 2011, chosen as the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. | In 2014, won the Maharashtra assembly election from the Borivali constituency by a margin of 80,000 votes. | Served as Minister of School Education, Higher & Technical Education, Medical Education, Sports and Youth Welfare, Minority Development, Marathi Bhasha (Language), Cultural Affairs, and Parliamentary Affairs in Maharashtra government under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. | Served as Guardian Minister for Suburban Mumbai. | In 2019, appointed as National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. | In 2021, promoted to National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. | Serving his third consecutive term as Member of the Legislative Council of Maharashtra. | Elected as Member of Parliament from Maharashtra in 2026. |
| Current Position | National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party; Member of Parliament from Maharashtra (since 2026) |
Favourites
| Beverage | Chai |
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Idol(s) | Swami Vivekananda, Veer Savarkar |
| Political Guide(s) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mahindra XUV-500 |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawdevinod |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinod Tawde is a prominent Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 2. He started his political journey by joining ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) in 1980 and served in various capacities within the organization. | |
| 3. In 1995, he transitioned to the BJP and held the position of General Secretary for four years. | |
| 4. By 1999, he had become the youngest president of the BJP's Mumbai Metropolitan Region, a position he held for twelve years. | |
| 5. One of his notable contributions was assisting mill workers in 2011 and resolving insurance premium issues within the police department. | |
| 6. Vinod Tawde also played a crucial role in uncovering corruption within the irrigation sector. | |
| 7. In 2014, he emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections and secured a seat in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. | |
| 8. During his tenure, he served as the Minister of School Education, Higher & Technical Education, Marathi Language, Cultural Affairs & Sports in Maharashtra. | |
| 9. Among his achievements is the implementation of public interest programs like the 'Pustakanch Gaav' initiative. | |
| 10. Aside from his political pursuits, Vinod Tawde is actively involved as a director of the non-profit organization Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini. | |
| 11. On a personal note, he has a fondness for animals and cares for two cats. | |
| 12. He is fluent in Marathi and well-versed in various regional accents. | |
| 13. He is a farmer and businessman by profession in addition to his political career. |