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Chandrakant Damodar Handore

Rajya Sabha MP

Chandrakant Damodar Handore

Rajya Sabha – Maharashtra Constituency · Maharashtra

INCMember of Parliament

  • State: Maharashtra
  • Position: Rajya Sabha MP
  • Party: INC
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 69 · DOB 13 Mar 1957
  • Father: Shri Damodhar

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Chandrakant Damodar Handore is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Indian National Congress (INC), with the current term running from to . He is listed as political and Social Worker by profession. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.

Who is Chandrakant Damodar Handore?

Chandrakant Damodar Handore represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .

According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Chembur, Mumbai ( Maharashtra). His father's name is recorded as Shri Damodhar.

Chandrakant Damodar Handore's assets and affidavit

As declared in his 2024 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):

  • Total assets: Rs 2,54,73,396 (about Rs 2.5 crore)
  • Total liabilities: Rs 54,40,000 (about Rs 54.4 lakh)
  • Criminal cases declared: 2

These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.

Positions held (official record)

  • 1985-1997: Councillor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
  • 1992- 1993: Mayor of Mumbai
  • 2004-2009 and 2009-2014: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (two terms)
  • 2004-2009: Minister of Social Justice (Cabinet Minister), Government of Maharashtra
  • April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha
  • Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
  • Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India – Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group
  • May 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
State
Maharashtra
Position
Rajya Sabha MP
Party
INC
Gender
Male
Age
69 · DOB 13 Mar 1957
Father
Shri Damodhar
Spouse
Shrimati Sangeeta Chandrakant Handore
Marital
Married
Profession
Political and Social Worker
Education
12th Pass
Terms
1
Membership
Sitting
Children
1 son(s), 5 daughter(s)

2024

Election result

Assets declared
Rs 2,54,73,396 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Liabilities declared
Rs 54,40,000 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Criminal cases declared
2

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Who is Chandrakant Damodar Handore?

Chandrakant Damodar Handore is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Indian National Congress (INC), with the current term running from 3 April 2024 to 2 April 2030.

Which state does Chandrakant Damodar Handore represent in the Rajya Sabha?

He represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.

Which party does Chandrakant Damodar Handore belong to?

He belongs to the Indian National Congress (INC), as per the Rajya Sabha record.

When does Chandrakant Damodar Handore's Rajya Sabha term end?

His current term began on 3 April 2024 and ends on 2 April 2030, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

What is Chandrakant Damodar Handore's educational qualification?

According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.A.; Educated at Adarsh Vidyamandir, Chembur and Siddharth College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, Maharastra.

How many terms has Chandrakant Damodar Handore served in the Rajya Sabha?

His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 1 term.

What assets has Chandrakant Damodar Handore declared?

In his 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 2,54,73,396 (about Rs 2.5 crore) and liabilities of Rs 54,40,000 (about Rs 54.4 lakh).

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Timeline

Parliamentary career

  1. – : Member from Maharashtra, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)

  2. –

    Councillor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

  3. –

    Mayor of Mumbai

  4. –

    2004-2009 and 2009-2014: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (two terms)

  5. –

    Minister of Social Justice (Cabinet Minister), Government of Maharashtra

  6. April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha

  7. Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

  8. Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

  9. Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India – Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group

  10. May 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

  11. 11

    (Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)

Sources & last updated

Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.

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