Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1955 |
| Age | 70 years (died on 18, Jan, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Fungani village, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India |
| Date of Death | 18/01/2026 |
Latest News about Raj K. Purohit
18/01/2026
Raj K. Purohit, a former Maharashtra minister and senior BJP leader, passed away at the age of 71 in Mumbai after battling a prolonged illness. His death occurred early Sunday morning at a private hospital, just one day after his son Akash secured a second consecutive victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Raj K. Purohit was an Indian politician and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Mumbai. He served multiple terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and held ministerial roles in the Maharashtra government. He was a prominent figure for North Indian and migrant Rajasthani communities in Mumbai. |
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| Famous For | Being a senior BJP leader from Maharashtra and a five-term MLA |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Sirohi, Rajasthan (Passed in 1972) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Radhika Rajpurohit |
Family
| Father | Khangarji Purohit |
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| Spouse | Radhika Rajpurohit |
| Children | Son - Akash Purohit (Total: 3) |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/raj_k_purohit_mla/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/groups/RajKPurohit/about | |
| https://x.com/RajKPurohitBJP |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raj K. Purohit was raised in a Rajasthani family and had a strong background in right-wing politics. | |
| 2. He became an established leader among North Indian and migrant Rajasthani communities in Mumbai. | |
| 3. Notably focused on the redevelopment of the Mumbadevi area, working on enhancing infrastructure. | |
| 4. Was an advocate for issues concerning padgi and rental housing systems in Mumbai. | |
| 5. Expressed readiness to contest in elections and emphasized the needs of Rajasthanis living as migrants in other states. | |
| 6. Persevered in his political work even after being denied a ticket in 2019, with his son winning in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. | |
| 7. Persevered in his political work even after being denied a ticket in 2019, with his son Akash winning in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. |