Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Dare village, Satara District, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Eknath Sambhaji Shinde |
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| Other Name | Eknath Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Yashvantrao Chavan Open University, Maharashtra |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Maratha |
| Address | Bungalow No. 5 & 6, Landmark Society, Louiswadi Service Road, Thane-400604, Maharashtra |
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Relationships & More
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Career
| Political Party | Shiv Sena |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eknath Shinde launched his political journey as a corporator in Thane Municipal Corporation back in 1997. | |
| 2. In 2022, he became the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra after breaking away from the MVA government. | |
| 3. Dr. Shrikant Shinde, his son, secured a seat as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from the Kalyan constituency in 2014. | |
| 4. In the year 2014, Eknath Shinde went back to his studies and completed a BA degree in Marathi and Politics. | |
| 5. Tragedy struck in 2000 when his 11-year-old son Dipesh and 7-year-old daughter Shubhada accidentally drowned. | |
| 6. He emerged as the heir to Anand Dighe's legacy after the leader's death in 2001. | |
| 7. His tenure as Chief Minister saw several populist initiatives, especially benefiting women through welfare schemes. |
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