Eknath Shinde
Profile
Eknath Shinde is an Indian politician currently serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Maharashtra. He previously served as the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2022 to 2024, following a significant political crisis that led to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. A prominent leader of the Shiv Sena, Shinde rose from humble beginnings as an auto-rickshaw driver to become a key figure in state politics. He has held various ministerial portfolios, including Urban Development and Public Works, and is recognized for his influence within the Mahayuti alliance.
Details
- Born
- 1964-02-09 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Satara, Maharashtra, India
- Education
- Mangala High School & Junior College; Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
- Career
- Auto-rickshaw driver, labour leader
