Latest News about Amit Palekar
05/01/2026
Amit Palekar resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party on 5 January 2026 after being removed from his role as president of the party's Goa unit. He said the decision came after reflection and was driven by self-respect, adding that he was leaving the party's primary membership because major decisions were being taken only from the top.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Caste | OBC Bhandari community |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25 February 2007 |
Family
| Father | School Teacher |
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| Mother | Jyoti Palekar |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Spouse | Rasika Nair Palekar |
| Children | Daughter - Aarna |
Career
| Politics |
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| Controversy | Booked in Banastarim Accident Case on 31 August 2023 |
Social Media
| https://x.com/AmitPalekar10 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amit Palekar became a member of the Aam Aadmi Party in October 2021. | |
| 2. During December 2021, he conducted a hunger strike to protest illegal construction at an Old Goa heritage site. | |
| 3. He uncovered a job scam in the health sector in Goa in 2021. | |
| 4. In January 2022, he was declared the Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly elections in Goa. | |
| 5. He worked as a sub-editor for a local newspaper while pursuing his higher studies. |