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Over the years, Purohit emerged as a familiar and influential face in the city’s BJP organisation, especially in south Mumbai, where he was known for his strong grassroots presence.
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 21:55

BJP Veteran Raj K Purohit Passes Away at 71, Day After Son's BMC Victory

  • •Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Raj K Purohit passed away at 71 after a prolonged illness.
  • •His demise occurred a day after his son, Akash Purohit, won ward number 221 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
  • •Purohit was a key figure for north Indian communities in Mumbai, known for his strong grassroots presence, especially in south Mumbai.
  • •He served as a Mumbai municipal corporator, MLA, minister in Maharashtra government, and BJP's chief whip in the state assembly (2014-2019).
  • •BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde paid tribute, highlighting Purohit's role as a popular public representative and a 'messiah' for migrant tenants.

Why It Matters: BJP veteran Raj K Purohit, a prominent Maharashtra leader, died at 71, a day after his son's BMC election win.

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