Raj K. Purohit

Politician

Indian Fungani village, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/08/1955
Age70 years (died on 18, Jan, 2026)
BirthplaceFungani village, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
Date of Death18/01/2026

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Bio/Wiki

BiographyRaj K. Purohit was a prominent Indian politician known for his role as the BJP Maharashtra Head. He was an influential figure in Mumbai's political landscape.
Famous ForBeing BJP Maharashtra Head

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Higher Secondary School, Sirohi, Rajasthan (Passed in 1972)
College/University
  • Government College, Sirohi, Rajasthan (1975)
  • Government Law College, Mumbai (1978)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeRadhika Rajpurohit

Family

FatherKhangarji Purohit
SpouseRadhika Rajpurohit
ChildrenSon - Ashish Purohit (Total: 3)

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Elected as MLA of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for five consecutive terms from 1990 to 2009.
  • Served as the MLA for Colaba Assembly constituency from 2014 to 2019.
  • Acted as Mumbai BJP president from September 2010 to June 2013.
  • Served as a cabinet minister handling the housing department during his tenure in the Maharashtra government.
  • Worked as the BJP’s chief whip in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from 2014 to 2019.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raj_k_purohit_mla/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/RajKPurohit/about

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.
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