Vinod Todd was an Indian politician. A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he started his political career as a student activist of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and rose to become the general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has held many important positions in the Maharashtra government, including as Leader of Opposition during the Prithviraj Chavan government and as Education, Sports, Culture and Marathi Minister during the Devendra Fadnavis government.
Wiki/Biography
Vinod Tawde was born on Saturday, July 20, 1963, in the Girangaon district of Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India (age 60; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Cancer. Vinod Tawde completed his secondary education from St. Antony’s High School, Santacruz, Mumbai in 1978 and his high school education from Parle College, Veleipalle, Mumbai. In 1984, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Sant Dnyaneshwar University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Vinod Tad as a young man
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Vinod Tawde belongs to the Maratha community of Maharashtra.
Parents and siblings
Vinod’s father Shreedhar Ramchandra Tawde is an RSS member. His mother Vijaya Tawde is a housewife. She died on April 10, 2023.
Vinod Tad’s mother Vijaya Tad
Vinod has three siblings, two brothers Vilas and Vivek, and a sister Jayashree Kadam.
Vivek Tad, younger brother of Vinod Tad
Vinod Tad’s sister Jayashree Tad
wife and children
Vinod Tawde is married to Varsha Pawar Tawde; she is a social worker and writer. The couple has a daughter, Anvee Tawde.
Vinod Tawde with wife Varsha Pawar Tawde and daughter Anvee Tawde
religion
Vinod Tawde follows Hinduism.
Vinod Tawde during Ganesh Chaturthi
caste
Vinod belongs to the Maratha community. They are a Marathi-speaking people whose ancestors are Kshatriyas.
address
Vinod Tawde’s address was C-302, Matoshree Residency, Prarthana Samaj Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai – 400057 until 2019. In 2020, he moved to 6-A, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, near ITO, New Delhi 110002.
Signature/Autograph
Profession
Vinod Tawde began his political career in 1980 by joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), an RSS-affiliated organization. In 1988, Vinod was appointed general secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and was promoted to the post of state secretary in 1993.
Vinod Tawde in RSS Shakha
In 1995, Vinod joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as an active member. He was appointed as the Maharashtra state general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party; he served as the party’s general secretary for four years. In 1999, he became the youngest president of the Mumbai region of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as party chairman for twelve years. In 2008, Vinod was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council. In 2011, he was elected as the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council during the Prithviraj Chavan government.
Vinod Tawde (third from left) and Prithvi Raj Chavan
In 2014, Vinod Todd won the Maharashtra Assembly elections from Borivali constituency with a margin of 80,000 votes and became a member of the Legislative Assembly. Devendra Fadnavis made him the Minister of School Education, Higher and Technical Education, Marathi, Cultural Affairs and Sports.
Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Vinod Tawde
Vinod Tawde at cabinet meeting
During his tenure, he undertook many public interest initiatives including the Human Organ Transplantation Act, Maharashtra State Council for International Education and Pustakanch Gaav.
Vinod Tawde attended MIEB launch ceremony
Pustakanchi Gav Bilal logo
In 2019, he was appointed as the national secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party and in 2021, he was appointed as the general secretary of the party under President Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Vinod Tawde attends party meeting under Chairman JP Nadda
dispute
Fake degree controversy
In 2015, opposition leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil demanded Tawde’s resignation as his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Sant Dnyaneshwar University in Pune was invalid. According to reports, Sant Dnyaneshwar University in Pune is neither affiliated to the University Grants Commission (UGC) nor the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). In 2005, the Maharashtra High Court ordered that Sant Dnyaneshwar University in Pune had no authority to award degrees and that degrees awarded before 2005 were invalid.
Vinod Todd’s Qualifications
In defense of himself, Vinod Tad told the media,
I mentioned this in all my election affidavits and I did not deceive anyone. I did not enjoy the graduate benefits that were included in my passport, nor was I registered as a voter in the graduate constituency. Vidyapeeth offers bridge courses to impart theoretical knowledge and practical experience to students. I entered school in 1980 and graduated in 1984. The program includes part-time education and a part-time internship. I know this university is not recognized by the government, but I don’t mind that. ”
Arrest of student ordered over release of recording of interaction
In 2019, while interacting with journalism students at a university in Amravati, Vinod Tawde was asked about the soaring college tuition fees and the high cost of education. replied:
If you can’t afford tuition, get a job and give up the idea of studying. “
The entire incident was recorded by student Yuvraj Dabad. Tad reportedly asked Yuvraj to delete the video and ordered his arrest. Police followed orders and detained him for several hours and took his mobile phone.
A newspaper reports on Vinod Todd’s controversial remarks
car collection
Vinod Tawde owns a Toyota Mahindra XUV 500 car, which he purchased in 2014.
Assets and property
movable property
- Deposits with banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies: Rs 41,79,451
- Bonds, debentures and shares: Rs 1,00,57,700
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs 2,14,020
- Motor vehicles: Rs 15,87,700
- Value of other assets such as claims/interest: Rs 76,86,317
real estate
- Agricultural land: Rs 15,60,000
- Non-agricultural land: Rs 5,40,00
- Commercial Building: Rs 43,59,479
- Residential Building: Rs 71,09,079
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2014. Assets owned by his wife and minor dependents are not included.
net worth
Vinod Tawde’s net worth for the financial year 2014-2015 is estimated to be Rs. 3,69,36,675.
Favorites
- Beverage: milk tea
Vinod Tawde enjoys Kulhad Chai in Bihar
Facts/Trivia
- Vinod Tawde is a board member of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, a non-profit organization that provides leadership training to socio-political activists.
- Vinod Todd is a key member of the coordination group for the 12th and 13th general elections.
- Vinod loves pets; he has two cats.
- Vinod is a sports enthusiast. He often plays cricket, badminton and football.
Vinod Tawde batting in cricket match
- Vinod Tawde’s ‘Pustakanch Gaav’ initiative was inspired by Hay-on-Wye, a famous Welsh town famous for its bookshops. Bilal in Satara district became India’s first book village.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education