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Arvind Sawant

Arvind Sawant is an Indian politician who is affiliated with the Shiv Sena, and in 2019 he joined the Narendra Modi government working as Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

He became a Member of the Lok Sabha in 2014 after he had contested in the general election from the Mumbai South constituency. He was pitted against Congress' Milind Deora, who was considered a formidable opponent, and he won by a margin of approximately 120,000 votes. In the 2019 general election, he defeated Deora by more than 100,000 votes and was subsequently inducted into the Modi cabinet.

Sawant started his political career in 1968 with Shiv Sena as a gat pramukh, which is the lowest rank in the hierarchy of the party, and his job entailed working as a polling agent. In 1995 he voluntarily retired from his job and joined the Shiv Sena, and the following year he was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

Personal Life:

Arvind Sawant was born on December 30, 1951 to middle-class parents Ganpat Pandurag and Aashalata Ganpat Sawant, and he got married on May 25, 1982 to Anuya Arvind Sawant who he has a son and a daughter with.

Early Life:

He completed his B.Sc. from Bhavan's College in Mumbai, and before joining politics, he worked as an engineer with the state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited. According to the history provided on his Facebook page, Sawant had in his earlier days worked as a Teacher/Tutor in classes run by late Principal Vamanrao Mahadik for students from financially weak families.

Sawant's Facebook profile also said that he is fond of sports, music and drama and that he had taken part in the latter during inter-university competitions. It also mentions the awards he has received for his work as a politician.

Social:

He has a website of his own, arvindsawant.com, and Sawant stays connected with his followers through Facebook - Arvind Sawant/@ArvindGSawant, and Twitter - Arvind Sawant/@AGSawant.

'Will See How You Roam in Maharashtra': MP Navneet Rana Accuses Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant of Threatening Her
PTI | March 22, 2021 11:58 PM IST
Rana, an independent MP, also said that she had in the past received death and acid attack threats
'Will See How You Roam in Maharashtra': MP Navneet Rana Accuses Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant of Threatening Her
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Arvind Sawant's Resignation Accepted, Javadekar Gets Additional Charge of Ministry of Heavy Industries
India.com News Desk | November 12, 2019 12:30 PM IST
In an official communique, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said that the President, as advised by Prime
Arvind Sawant's Resignation Accepted, Javadekar Gets Additional Charge of Ministry of Heavy Industries
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'Why Stay in Government in Delhi?' Lone Sena MP Arvind Sawant Resigns From Modi Cabinet Amid Power Tussle With BJP in Maharashtra
India.com News Desk | November 11, 2019 8:39 AM IST
His resignation comes a day after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik asked Sena to
'Why Stay in Government in Delhi?' Lone Sena MP Arvind Sawant Resigns From Modi Cabinet Amid Power Tussle Wit
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Arvind Sawant Goes From Managing Poll Booths to Becoming Union Minister
PTI | May 30, 2019 10:25 PM IST
The 68-year-old leader has been associated with the Shiv Sena since the party's early years.
Arvind Sawant Goes From Managing Poll Booths to Becoming Union Minister
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Govt should be daring enough to bring law for construction of Ram Temple:Shiv Sena
PTI Feeds | December 27, 2018 6:36 PM IST
The 68-year-old leader has been associated with the Shiv Sena since the party's early years.
Govt should be daring enough to bring law for construction of Ram Temple:Shiv Sena
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2018-12-27T07:36:23+00:00
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'Confident that BJP and Sena would remain together in future polls'
PTI Feeds | October 23, 2018 11:15 PM IST
The 68-year-old leader has been associated with the Shiv Sena since the party's early years.
'Confident that BJP and Sena would remain together in future polls'
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2018-10-23T12:15:12+00:00
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Uddhav to visit Ayodhya after Dussehra: Raut
PTI Feeds | October 4, 2018 1:08 PM IST
The 68-year-old leader has been associated with the Shiv Sena since the party's early years.
Uddhav to visit Ayodhya after Dussehra: Raut
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2018-10-04T02:08:09+00:00
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CJI impeachment notice rejected: What Congress, Shiv Sena leaders said
ANI Feeds | April 23, 2018 6:39 PM IST
Several political leaders on Monday reacted on the rejection of Congress-led opposition parties'
CJI impeachment notice rejected: What Congress, Shiv Sena leaders said
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2018-04-23T07:39:38+00:00
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Sena MPs not to forego salary, RLSP says unaware of decision
PTI Feeds | April 5, 2018 7:53 PM IST
Several political leaders on Monday reacted on the rejection of Congress-led opposition parties'
Sena MPs not to forego salary, RLSP says unaware of decision
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2018-04-05T08:53:39+00:00
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Not on same page with BJP on forgoing salary for 23 days: Shiv Sena
PTI Feeds | April 5, 2018 7:12 PM IST
Several political leaders on Monday reacted on the rejection of Congress-led opposition parties'
Not on same page with BJP on forgoing salary for 23 days: Shiv Sena
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2018-04-05T08:12:29+00:00
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Shiv Sena urges Maha govt to strengthen measures instead of blaming
ANI Feeds | December 29, 2017 11:09 PM IST
The Shiv Sena on Friday said instead of playing 'blame game', the Maharashtra government should
Shiv Sena urges Maha govt to strengthen measures instead of blaming
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2017-12-29T12:09:10+00:00
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Shiv Sena urges Maha govt to strengthen measures instead of blaming
ANI Feeds | December 29, 2017 11:09 PM IST
The Shiv Sena on Friday said instead of playing 'blame game', the Maharashtra government should
Shiv Sena urges Maha govt to strengthen measures instead of blaming
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2017-12-29T12:09:08+00:00
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There were no fire safety measures: Survivor of Mumbai fire
ANI Feeds | December 29, 2017 11:08 PM IST
A survivor of the Kamala Mills fire, which claimed the lives of 14 people, on Friday expressed his
There were no fire safety measures: Survivor of Mumbai fire
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2017-12-29T12:08:57+00:00
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Maha CM reaches Kamala Mills to take stock of situation
ANI Feeds | December 29, 2017 6:05 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reached at the Kamala Mills fire incident
Maha CM reaches Kamala Mills to take stock of situation
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Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant demands judicial inquiry in Kamala Mills Fire incident
ANI Feeds | December 29, 2017 2:56 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant demands judicial inquiry in Kamala Mills Fire incident
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2017-12-29T03:56:14+00:00
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Collusion btwn civic bodies and bldg owners in Mumbai: BJP MP
PTI Feeds | December 29, 2017 2:08 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Collusion btwn civic bodies and bldg owners in Mumbai: BJP MP
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2017-12-29T03:08:11+00:00
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Govt discrimination in helping Ockhi-hit states: Opposition
PTI Feeds | December 22, 2017 7:29 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Govt discrimination in helping Ockhi-hit states: Opposition
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2017-12-22T08:29:01+00:00
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Govt discrimination in helping Ockhi-hit states: Opposition
PTI Feeds | December 22, 2017 7:28 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Govt discrimination in helping Ockhi-hit states: Opposition
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2017-12-22T08:28:49+00:00
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Ockhi: MPs in LS call for stronger coordination, probe
PTI Feeds | December 22, 2017 5:51 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Ockhi: MPs in LS call for stronger coordination, probe
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2017-12-22T06:51:26+00:00
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Ockhi: MPs in LS call for stronger coordination, probe
PTI Feeds | December 22, 2017 5:51 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant raised the Kamala Mills Fire incident in Lok Sabha and demanded a
Ockhi: MPs in LS call for stronger coordination, probe
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