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Date of birth21 November 1956
Age62 (as in 2018)
BirthplacePonda, Goa
ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseJyoti Dhawlikar
FamilyFather - Late Madhav Dhavalikar; Siblings - Deepak Dhavalikar, Dr. Sandeep Madhav Dhavalikar
Net worth₹10,58,74,487
Sudin Dhavalikar Biography
Sudin Madhav Dhavalikar is an Indian politician from Goa and a senior leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP). A longtime cabinet minister in Go
Early life and backgroundSudin Madhav Dhavalikar was born on 21 November 1956 in Ponda, Goa, and raised in Bandora. He completed his schooling at A.J. De Almeida High School in Ponda and went on to college at Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College in Margao, earning a B.Sc. subsidiary in 1977–78. He practices Hinduism and belongs to the Deshastha Brahmin community.
Career
Dhavalikar is a veteran leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), a regional party in Goa. Over many years he has been a central figure in the party and has played a leading role in maintaining and expanding its influence in state politics.
Across a sustained period beginning in the early 2000s, Dhavalikar served repeatedly as a cabinet minister in the Goa government, handling several major portfolios. From June 2002 to January 2005 he was a cabinet minister responsible for the Public Works Department (PWD) along with Archives & Archaeology, Museum and Fisheries. He briefly held similar responsibilities in February–March 2005. Between June 2005 and June 2007 he continued with PWD, Fisheries, Archives & Archaeology, Museum and Co-operation, and in June–July 2007 he held PWD and Science & Technology.
After the 2008 election he was appointed cabinet minister for Transport, River Navigation and Social Welfare, a position he held until February 2012. From March 2012 to December 2016 he again served as cabinet minister managing Public Works Department, Transport and River Navigation. Following the 2017 election he returned to the state cabinet and from March 2017 to March 2019 held the portfolios of Public Works Department, Transport, River Navigation and Museum.
Outside ministerial roles, Dhavalikar has been appointed to several statutory leadership positions. He has served as chairman of the Sewerage and Infrastructural Development Corporation, the Economic Development Corporation, and the Goa State Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation Ltd.
Public profile
Dhavalikar is known within Goan politics as one of the senior figures of the MGP and has been described as a key power centre in the party. His public statements and positions on cultural and social issues have attracted attention and criticism at times. He has voiced strong views about cultural practices and public behaviour that provoked debate and responses from other public figures.
He has also been active in alliance politics; at different times he has worked with national parties and has stepped down from state posts to facilitate political arrangements. He has been identified as a close associate of senior national leaders and has been considered a potential chief ministerial candidate in moments when the assembly was hung.
Personal life
Sudin Dhavalikar is married to Jyoti Dhawlikar. His father was Madhav Dhavalikar. He has siblings, including Deepak Dhavalikar and Dr. Sandeep Madhav Dhavalikar. His interests include tourism, sports, travelling, reading and social activities.
Assets and public records
Publicly reported disclosures list several movable and immovable assets, bank deposits and vehicles. Salary and a net worth estimate for a past financial year were also recorded in filings for 2015–16. Reported vehicle ownership includes multiple models of utility and passenger vehicles. These details come from declarations and public records associated with his political career.
Controversies
Over time Dhavalikar has faced allegations and public disputes. At least one legal challenge concerning his educational qualification was filed and later dismissed by a local court. He has been criticized for remarks about dress and behaviour in Goa that drew strong reactions from politicians, writers and community figures. In 2016 he was removed from a government position following disagreements with coalition partners, and in March 2019 he was removed from the post of Deputy Chief Minister. Questions have also been raised publicly about projects tied to international funding and infrastructure works, prompting calls for inquiry by political opponents.
Latest updates
Having maintained a long presence in Goan governance and party leadership, Dhavalikar continued to be active in state politics through at least 2019. His party remains focused on reclaiming a larger role in Goa’s postcolonial political landscape, and he is frequently involved in coalition discussions and local development initiatives.
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Recent Work
Held multiple portfolios across several ministries including Public Works Department, Transport, River Navigation, Fisheries, Archives & Archaeology and Museum over periods between 2002 and 2019.
2002–2019Career Highlights
- Longtime leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)
- Multiple-term cabinet minister in the Goa government handling major portfolios including PWD, Transport and River Navigation
- Served as chairman of several state development corporations
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