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Praful Patel

Rajya Sabha MP

Praful Patel

Rajya Sabha – Maharashtra Constituency · Maharashtra

NCPMember of Parliament

  • State: Maharashtra
  • Position: Rajya Sabha MP
  • Party: NCP
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 69 · DOB 17 Feb 1957
  • Father: Late Shri Manoharbhai Patel

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Praful Patel is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as industrialist by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 6 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.

Who is Praful Patel?

Praful Patel represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). 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 Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal. His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Manoharbhai Patel.

Praful Patel's assets and affidavit

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

  • Total assets: Rs 4,36,33,21,060 (about Rs 436.3 crore)
  • Total liabilities: Rs 14,23,36,428 (about Rs 14.2 crore)
  • Criminal cases declared: 0

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

Positions held (official record)

  • 1985 - 1991: President, Municipal Council, Gondia, Maharashtra
  • 1991 - 1996: Member, Tenth Lok Sabha
  • Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Environment and Forests
  • 1994-1995: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests
  • 1995-1996: Member, Committee on Home Affairs
  • 1996-1997: Member, Eleventh Lok Sabha (second term)
  • Member, Committee on Finance
  • Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • 1998-99: Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha (third term)
  • April 2000: Elected to Rajya Sabha
  • Jan. 2001- Feb. 2004: Member, Committee on Finance
  • Jan. 2002 - Feb. 2004: Permanent Special Invitee, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • May 2002 - July 2004: Member, Committee on Rules
  • May 2004 - May 2009 and May 2009 - 19 Jan. 2011: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • April 2006: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term) (ceased to be Member w.e.f. consequent on his election to the 15th Lok Sabha)
  • Aug. 2005 - May 2009: Member, General Purposes Committee
  • 2009 -2014: Member, Fifteenth Lok Sabha (fourth term)
  • 19 Jan. 2011 - May 2014: Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
  • June 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
  • Sept. 2014- July 2016: Member, Committee on Industry
  • Sept. 2014 - June 2018: Member, House Committee
  • Sept. 2014 - June 2018 and Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2024: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • May 2015 - April 2016 and Aug. 2016 - April 2018: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings
  • May - July 2015: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014
  • Sept. 2015 - July 2016: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • Dec. 2015 - Aug. 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013
  • Jan. - April 2016: Member, Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015
  • March - May 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016
  • May - July 2016: Member, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016
  • July 2016: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (fourth term)
  • Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2017: Member, Committee on Defence
  • April - July 2017: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment ) Bill, 2017
  • Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2018: Member, Joint Committee on the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017
  • Sept. 2017 - May 2019: Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture
  • Sept. 2019 - July 2022: Member, Committee on Finance
  • July 2022: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (fifth term) (resigned w.e.f. )
  • Sept. 2022 - Feb. 2024: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology
  • Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2024: Member, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
  • April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (sixth term)
  • Aug. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Public Accounts
  • … and 6 more entries in the Rajya Sabha biodata.
State
Maharashtra
Position
Rajya Sabha MP
Party
NCP
Gender
Male
Age
69 · DOB 17 Feb 1957
Father
Late Shri Manoharbhai Patel
Spouse
Shrimati Varsha Patel
Marital
Married
Profession
Industrialist · Political and Social Worker
Education
Graduate
Terms
10,11,12,15 (6)
Membership
Sitting
Children
1 son(s), 3 daughter(s)

2024

Election result

Assets declared
Rs 4,36,33,21,060 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Liabilities declared
Rs 14,23,36,428 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Criminal cases declared
0

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Who is Praful Patel?

Praful Patel is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with the current term running from 3 April 2024 to 2 April 2030.

Which state does Praful Patel represent in the Rajya Sabha?

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

Which party does Praful Patel belong to?

He belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.

When does Praful Patel'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 Praful Patel's educational qualification?

According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.Com.; Educated at Bombay University, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

How many terms has Praful Patel served in the Rajya Sabha?

His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 6 terms.

What assets has Praful Patel declared?

In his 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 4,36,33,21,060 (about Rs 436.3 crore) and liabilities of Rs 14,23,36,428 (about Rs 14.2 crore).

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Timeline

Parliamentary career

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

  2. –

    President, Municipal Council, Gondia, Maharashtra

  3. –

    Member, Tenth Lok Sabha

  4. 4

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Environment and Forests

  5. –

    Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests

  6. –

    Member, Committee on Home Affairs

  7. –

    Member, Eleventh Lok Sabha (second term)

  8. 8

    Member, Committee on Finance

  9. 9

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation

  10. 99: Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha (third term)

  11. April 2000: Elected to Rajya Sabha

  12. Jan. 2001- Feb. 2004: Member, Committee on Finance

  13. Jan. 2002 - Feb. 2004: Permanent Special Invitee, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation

  14. May 2002 - July 2004: Member, Committee on Rules

  15. May 2004 - May 2009 and May 2009 - 19 Jan. 2011: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation

  16. April 2006: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term) (ceased to be Member w.e.f. consequent on his election to the 15th Lok Sabha)

  17. Aug. 2005 - May 2009: Member, General Purposes Committee

  18. –

    Member, Fifteenth Lok Sabha (fourth term)

  19. 19 Jan. 2011 - May 2014: Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

  20. June 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)

  21. Sept. 2014- July 2016: Member, Committee on Industry

  22. Sept. 2014 - June 2018: Member, House Committee

  23. Sept. 2014 - June 2018 and Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2024: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation

  24. May 2015 - April 2016 and Aug. 2016 - April 2018: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings

  25. May - July 2015: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014

  26. Sept. 2015 - July 2016: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

  27. Dec. 2015 - Aug. 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013

  28. Jan. - April 2016: Member, Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015

  29. March - May 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016

  30. May - July 2016: Member, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016

  31. July 2016: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (fourth term)

  32. Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2017: Member, Committee on Defence

  33. April - July 2017: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment ) Bill, 2017

  34. Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2018: Member, Joint Committee on the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017

  35. Sept. 2017 - May 2019: Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

  36. Sept. 2019 - July 2022: Member, Committee on Finance

  37. July 2022: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (fifth term) (resigned w.e.f. )

  38. Sept. 2022 - Feb. 2024: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology

  39. Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2024: Member, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

  40. April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (sixth term)

  41. Aug. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Public Accounts

  42. Sept. 2024 - Sept. 2025: Member, Committee on Defence

  43. Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation

  44. Dec. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Rules

  45. Sept. 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Finance

  46. Feb. 2026 onwards: President, India - Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group

  47. Sept. 2026 onwards: Member, Joint Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

  48. 48

    (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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