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Jitendra Awhad Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 August 1963

Age60 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceNashik, Maharashtra

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRuta Awhad

FamilyDaughter: Natasha Awhad; Son-in-law: Allan Patel

Net worthRs.2,01,58,041

Jitendra Awhad Biography

Jitendra Satish Awhad is a Maharashtra-based politician from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Awhad has represented Mumbra-Kalwa in Thane multiple‑yes

Early life and background

Jitendra Satish Awhad was born on 5 August 1963 in Nashik, Maharashtra. He grew up in Nashik and later studied in Thane, attending St. John The Baptist High School and Jr. College. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in 1986 and went on to pursue further studies including marine engineering coursework, a master’s degree in personnel management, a master’s in labour studies in 1989, and a PhD awarded in 2013.

Awhad has described a background that included active participation in sports during his teenage years and early involvement in student politics while at college, where he served in the gymkhana. His family includes his father Satish Bhaurao Awhad and his mother Lilavati. He is married to Ruta Awhad (daughter of politician Dattatray Samant) and they have a daughter, Natasha; Natasha is married to Allan Patel.

Career

Awhad is a long‑time member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). After the party was formed in 1999 he was appointed the first National President of the NCP’s youth wing. He has served multiple terms as an elected representative: he won Legislative Council elections in 2002 and 2008, and has been elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Mumbra‑Kalwa constituency in Thane on at least three occasions.

In the October 2009 assembly election he won Mumbra‑Kalwa. He retained the seat in 2014 and was appointed to ministerial responsibilities that included Medical Education, Horticulture, and Employment Guarantee. In 2019 he again won the Mumbra‑Kalwa seat, this time by a substantially larger margin, and subsequently served as Minister of Housing in the Uddhav Thackeray cabinet.

Within party organisation, Awhad served as National General Secretary of the NCP until his resignation from that post in May 2023, while remaining a party member. On 2 July 2023 he became the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly following changes in the party’s ranks.

Public profile

Awhad’s public life combines political office, ministerial posts, and frequent media attention. In 2022 he received recognition at the Lokmat Awards, where he was named among the most impactful politicians of Maharashtra. His declared residential and personal details include a hometown listed as Nashik and a Thane address where he has been based while serving his constituency.

Official filings and disclosures made public record list a range of movable and immovable assets and an estimated net worth for the financial year 2018–2019. Income and asset figures for specific years are recorded in the public disclosures cited in his affidavit.

Controversies and legal matters

Awhad’s career has also been marked by multiple legal cases and public controversies that have been recorded in public reports. Court and police records list a range of First Information Reports and charges across several years, including allegations of intimidation, breach of trust, and offences connected with unlawful assembly and rioting. One high‑profile incident reported in April 2020 involved the alleged assault and abduction of a civil engineer; Awhad was arrested and later released on bail, and subsequent investigation material continued to be filed.

In late 2022 two further cases were reported and Awhad publicly described those cases as false, at one point stating he would consider resigning as an MLA in response. In 2023 an FIR was registered after remarks he made at a party event about the Sindhi community. In February 2023 an altercation involving the Assistant Municipal Commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation led to police action and later bail for Awhad. In January 2024 Awhad drew criticism for comments regarding Lord Ram and dietary practices, and he responded publicly to the backlash while defending his remarks.

Latest updates

As of July 2023 Jitendra Awhad was serving as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He continues to be active in state politics and within the NCP, and his profile remains prominent in Maharashtra public life due to his ministerial experience, electoral record, and the legal and political controversies reported in the public domain.
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Recent Work

Minister of Housing, Maharashtra

Served as Minister of Housing in the Uddhav Thackeray cabinet after winning the 2019 assembly election from Mumbra‑Kalwa.

2019
Minister of Medical Education, Horticulture and Employment Guarantee

Held ministerial responsibilities following the 2014 re‑election from Mumbra‑Kalwa constituency.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. First National President of the NCP Youth wing after the party’s formation in 1999
  2. Three‑time MLA from Mumbra‑Kalwa (Thane)
  3. Served as Minister in multiple Maharashtra cabinets including Housing and Medical Education
  4. Appointed Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in July 2023
  5. Recipient at Lokmat Awards as an impactful politician in 2022
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Net Worth

Rs.2,01,58,041

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jitendra Awhad born?

5 August 1963

What is Jitendra Awhad known for?

Politician

What is Jitendra Awhad’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jitendra Awhad married to?

Ruta Awhad

What is Jitendra Awhad’s net worth?

Rs.2,01,58,041