Hitendra Thakur
Hitendra Thakur | |
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President, Vasai, Palghar | |
Assumed office October 2014 | |
Preceded by | Vivek Pandit |
In office March 1990 – October 2009 (Four terms) | |
Preceded by | Gonsalves Dominic John |
Succeeded by | Vivek Pandit |
Personal details | |
Born | Bahujan Vikas Aghadi | 3 October 1961
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (1990-1995) |
Spouse | Pravina Thakur |
Relations | Jayendra alias "Bhai" Thakur (Brother) |
Children | Kshitij Thakur, Uttung Thakur, Shikhar Thakur |
Residence(s) | Thakur Niwas, Virar |
Alma mater | Vartak college, Vasai |
Profession | Politician |
Website | http://hitendrathakur.com |
Hitendra Vishnu Thakur (born 3 October 1961) is an Indian
Political life
Hitendra Thakur started his political career in 1988 when elected the President of the Vasai Taluka Youth Congress. Two years later, in the
His political party, Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi (BVA) currently holds majority in the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC), Vasai Taluka Panchayat Samiti and various Gram Panchayats in the region. As such he helped Vasant Davkhare get the post of Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council three times and Govinda (a Bollywood star and a close friend) win the Mumbai North seat in 2004 General elections.[3]
Personal life
Thakur was born on 3 October 1961 in
In mid-2009 his elder son,
Criticism and Controversies
On 3 July 2009, the
Criminal cases and financial assets
His candidate affidavits filed as a candidate in the 2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, show that Thakur has 8 criminal cases against him (7 where charges are framed, 1 where cognizance is taken, 0 where convicted). He and his spouse have assets of over ₹100 crore (US$13 million), and liabilities of over ₹18 crore (US$2.3 million).[9][10]
As of October 2014, Hitendra Thakur has over ₹19 crore (US$2.4 million) of movable assets, over ₹71 crore (US$8.9 million) of immovable assets, and over ₹12 crore (US$1.5 million) of liabilities. His wife has over ₹3 crore (US$380,000) of movable assets, over ₹4 crore (US$500,000) immovable assets, and over ₹6 crore (US$750,000) of liabilities.[10]
References
- ^ "Bahujan Vikas Aghadi ( BVA )". www.bahujanvikasaghadi.com. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ "Candidates with underworld links win". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 17 October 2004. Archived from the original on 31 October 2004.
- ^ Prachi Jatania/Express News Service (9 April 2004). "He's the reason why Govinda could win". Express India. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ Atalye, Sudhaanshu (23 October 2009). "It's Thakur junior in Nalasopara now". DNA India. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Press Release Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi ( BVA )".
- ^ observer (31 August 2009). "Vasai-Virar civic body not a good idea, say villagers". Indian Express. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ Hindustan Times
- ^ My Neta. "HITENDRA VISHNU THAKUR(Independent(IND)):Constituency- VASAI(District1) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". MyNeta.info.
- ^ "Maharashtra election 2014. List of candidates in Vasai constituency". www.myneta.info. National Election Watch; Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Maharashtra election 2014. Profile of Hitendra Vishnu Thakur (winner, Vasai constituency)". www.myneta.info. National Election Watch; Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 19 October 2014.