Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Prakash Javadekar
09/08/2026
Javadekar continued to appear as a BJP Kerala in-charge in political coverage, where he reiterated criticism of the state’s ruling parties. The reporting focused on his role in the party’s outreach and opposition messaging in Kerala.
07/04/2026
In an interview, Javadekar said he believed the BJP-led NDA could come to power in Kerala. He also discussed national politics and the party's strategy in the state ahead of the election cycle.
23/01/2026
Javadekar accused the ruling fronts in Kerala of corruption and said public faith had been insulted in the context of the Sabarimala gold case. The remarks were part of BJP’s broader criticism of the state government and its handling of temple-related issues.
21/01/2026
Javadekar publicly defended the BJP's leadership choices while criticizing Congress for nepotism. His comments came during a wider political exchange after the BJP named Nitin Nabin as its youngest national president.
04/01/2026
Prakash Javadekar met SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan in Kerala amid controversy over communal remarks. The meeting was presented as part of BJP outreach efforts in the state and drew attention because of the political sensitivity around the issue.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Prakash Keshav Javadekar |
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| Nickname | Prakash Javadekar |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Political Journey |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 24, Mahadev Road, New Delhi |
| Hobbies | Reading and Writing Books |
| Controversies |
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| Debut | 1981: Became a full-time member and worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 7") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | District Council School, Mahad, Maharashtra |
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| College/University | Garware College of Commerce of Maharashtra Education Society, Pune; University of Pune |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com (Hons) in Commerce |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 18/12/1977 |
Family
| Father | Keshav Krishna Javadekar (journalist with Kesari newspaper) |
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| Mother | Rajni Javadekar (teacher) |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Spouse | Dr. Prachi Prakash Javadekar (former Director of Indira Institute of Management, Pune) |
| Children | Dr. Ashutosh Javadekar (Dentist), Apoorva Javadekar (Chartered Accountant) |
Favourites
| Politicians | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
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| Leaders | Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekanand |
| Writers | Premchand, Gurcharan Das, Ramgansh Gadkari, Khandekar |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prakash.javadekarofficial/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-javadekar-5a078277 | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prakash Javadekar drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. His father, Keshav Krishna Javadekar, was a journalist at the Marathi Newspaper ‘Kesari’ founded by Lokmanya Tilak. | |
| 3. He has been associated with the ‘National Self Service Association’ since his school days. | |
| 4. In 1969, while graduating from Pune’s MES college of Commerce, he joined the ‘All India Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).’ | |
| 5. Before entering politics, he worked at the ‘Bank of Maharashtra.’ | |
| 6. In 1980, he worked with former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. | |
| 7. In 1981, he resigned from the Bank of Maharashtra after ten years and became a full-time worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 8. On 10 March 1989, he united thousands of youth in Mumbai for a BJP-led movement. | |
| 9. Prakash Javadekar’s wife, Prachi Javadekar, was the Director of the ‘Indira Institute of Management’ in Pune. | |
| 10. He has authored booklets on various political topics, including unemployment, infiltration, IMF loans, and inflation. | |
| 11. In 1981, he resigned from the Bank of Maharashtra and became a full-time worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 12. He has authored multiple books in Marathi on political topics including unemployment, IMF loans, farm loan waivers, and inflation. | |
| 13. For 12 years he was a senate member of Pune University. | |
| 14. As National Spokesperson of BJP, he exposed major scams including the NSEL scam, 2G Scam, Coal Scam, and Maharashtra Government's irrigation scam, which contributed to the downfall of the UPA government. |