Vidya Thakur (born 15 June 1963) is a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and a member of 13th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Goregaon.[1] She is Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Food and Drugs Administration[2] in Devendra Fadnavis Ministry. On 10 July 2016 she was relieved of responsibility for food and drug administration in a cabinet reshuffle.[citation needed]
MLA Vidya Thakur | |
|---|---|
| Minister Of State Women and Child Development Government of Maharashtra | |
| In office 31 October 2014 – 24 October 2019 | |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Goregaon | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Subhash Desai |
| Deputy Mayor of Mumbai | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1963 |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Jaiprkash Thakur |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | http://www.mahabjp.org Maharashtra BJP Official Page |
Education and early career
Thakur attended Kudilal Govindram Sekseria Sarvodaya School, finishing in 1977.[3]
Political career
Vidya Thakur first time won election of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in 1992.
Positions held
Within BJP
- Ex. General Secretary BJP Mumbai Mahila Morcha
Legislative
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2007
- Ex.Public Health Committee Chairperson[citation needed]
- Deputy Mayor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on 17 March 2007[4][5]
- Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly - since 2014