Rajendra Arlekar

Politician

Indian Panaji, Goa, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/04/1954
Age72 years
BirthplacePanaji, Goa, India

Latest News about Rajendra Arlekar

12/03/2026

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took additional charge as Governor of Tamil Nadu on 12 March 2026 while continuing as Governor of Kerala. Official profiles confirm that he assumed office in Tamil Nadu on that date, marking a dual gubernatorial responsibility.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Political Journey
  • In 1989: Joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • In 2002: Elected as member of Legislative Assembly as a BJP candidate
  • In 2012: Re-elected as member of Legislative Assembly as a BJP candidate
  • In 2015: Appointed as the minister for environment and forests in the Government of Goa
  • 2003-2007: State President of BJP Goa
  • 2002-2007: Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
  • 2012-2015: Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly
  • 2015-2017: Minister for Forest & Environment and Panchayati Raj in the Government of Goa

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Joseph’s Institute, Vasco Da Gama, Goa
College/UniversityMES College, Vasco da Gama, Goa
QualificationB.Com.

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteDalit
Hobbies
  • Listening to Indian classical music
  • Watching dramas
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseAnagha Arlekar
Children
  • Son - Amogh Arlekar
  • Daughter - Aditi Kulkarni
Parents
FatherVishwanath Arlekar (deceased)
MotherTilomattama Arlekar (deceased)

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Significant Roles
  • State president of the Goa wing of BJP
  • Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly
  • Governor of Himachal Pradesh (2021-2023)
  • Governor of Bihar (2023)
  • Governor of Kerala (2025)
  • Member of Goa Legislative Assembly (2002-2007, 2012-2017)
  • Minister for Forest & Environment and Panchayati Raj, Government of Goa (2015-2017)
  • Governor of Bihar (February 2023-24 December 2024)
  • Additional charge as Governor of Tamil Nadu (12 March 2026-present)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rajendraarlekar/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/arlekar.rajendra
Twitterhttps://x.com/rajendraarlekar
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendraarlekar/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajendra Arlekar was born and raised in Panji, Goa.
2. He was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his childhood and was imprisoned during the Emergency in India (1975-1977).
3. He actively participated in awareness campaigns and organizational initiatives across Goa.
4. He played a significant role in the formation and expansion of the BJP in Goa.
5. He was the first speaker of a legislative assembly in India to adopt a paperless system.
6. Faced criticism during his tenure for appointing outside deans in Kannur University, Kerala.
7. As Speaker, he led the Goa Legislative Assembly to become the first in India to adopt a paperless system.
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