Sanjay Gaikwad

Politician, Agriculturist

Indian Buldhana, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Agriculturist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/07/1967
Age58 years
BirthplaceBuldhana, Maharashtra

Latest News about Sanjay Gaikwad

01/04/2025

Sanjay Gaikwad accused Maharashtra police officers of being 'harampan' (rogue) and inefficient, claiming they engage in corrupt practices that enable illegal activities. He stated that curbing these issues could eliminate crime within a year. Gaikwad cited personal incidents including death threats to his son and an attack on his car, blaming police failure to investigate.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSanjay Rambhau Gaikwad
ReligionHinduism
Controversies
  • Assaulting a canteen worker over bad food
  • Offering a Rs. 11 lakh reward to cut off Rahul Gandhi’s tongue
  • Admitting to hunting a tiger and wearing its tooth
  • Hitting people with a police baton in a viral video
  • Getting a policeman to wash his car
  • Making remarks against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Raje
  • Saying he wanted to put coronavirus in Devendra Fadnavis’ throat

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolShri Shivaji Vidyalaya, Buldhana, Maharashtra (up to 9th grade)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

WifePooja Gaikwad
ChildrenKunal Sanjay Gaikwad (politician)

Family

FatherRambhau Yeduji Gaikwad (farmer)
SpousePooja Gaikwad
ChildrenKunal Sanjay Gaikwad

Career

Political PartyShiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
Major Designation(s)
  • Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2019, 2024)
  • Chairman of Buldhana Municipality (28 years)
Political History
  • 1999: Contested as independent candidate, secured 5,000 votes
  • 2004: Defeated in assembly elections
  • 2009: Chose not to contest, worked with Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
  • 2014: Contested on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ticket, finished second with 35,000 votes
  • 2019: Elected MLA from Buldhana with 67,000 votes, defeating Congress candidate Harshawardhan Sapkal by 841 votes
  • 2022: Joined Eknath Shinde's faction during Shiv Sena split
  • 2024: Re-elected as MLA from Buldhana

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Travelling to distant places

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Rolls Royce
  • Toyota Fortuner
Movable Assets
CashRs. 15,000
Deposits in BanksRs. 1,30,000
Bonds, Debentures and SharesRs. 77,000
LIC or other insurance PoliciesRs. 92,040
Motor VehiclesRs. 1,25,000
JewelryRs. 1,76,000
Immovable Assets
Non Agricultural LandRs. 1,55,18,400
Net WorthRs. 1.23 Crores (as of 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Elected as an MLA from the Buldhana Vidhan Sabha seat in 2019, winning by a narrow margin of 841 votes.
2. Faced legal trouble for boasting about hunting a tiger in 1987 and wearing its tooth as jewelry.
3. Made a controversial statement regarding Devendra Fadnavis in 2021, suggesting harmful actions towards him.
4. Involved in incidents where he was seen using a police baton on individuals, justifying it as a reaction to misbehavior.
5. Public controversy regarding a government employee washing his car, which he claimed was voluntary after an incident.
6. Criticized Maharashtra Police, leading to backlash from his party leaders and subsequent apology.
7. Served as chairman of Buldhana Municipality for 28 years.
8. Contested 2014 assembly elections on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ticket, finishing second with 35,000 votes.
9. Joined Eknath Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena during the 2022 party split.
10. Prioritized development projects in Buldhana including funds for a degree college, government medical college, 77 Buddhist Vihar halls, and a Cardiac Care Center.
11. Known for aggressive street-level politics, fiery speeches, and non-diplomatic language.
12. Has multiple criminal charges including attempt to murder (IPC Section-307) and theft (IPC Section-379).
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