Varsha Gaikwad
Varsha Gaikwad is a prominent Indian politician and Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Congress party. She has been active in advocating for various social issues, particularly in her constituency in Mumbai. Recently, she has been involved in a political controversy regarding the Slum Rehabilitation Authority's decision to tag Bandra's Chimbai gaothan as a slum, which she contested, alleging that the authorities backtracked due to public protests.
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Recent news mentions
Varsha Gaikwad is the Mumbai Congress chief who faced a show-cause notice.
Hotel politics returns to Mumbai: Mahayuti’s musical chairs over mayor after BMC win — key takeaways | India News
India· 2026-01-18
Varsha Gaikwad is a Congress MP who criticized the BJP's comments during the protest.
'Rs 3 lakh to Rs 11 lakh': Protest in Mumbai after BJP MLA offers bounty on priests; demands suspension | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-07-13
Varsha Gaikwad said allegations of corruption by Systra against planning agency MMRDA were a 'international embarrassment.'
French firm's allegations will impact Mumbai's image: OppositionIndia· 2025-02-25
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad has alleged that the authorities backtracked from the plan of labelling Chimbai as a slum after protests.
Congress & BJP netas spar over ‘slum tag’ to Bandra gaothan | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-02-13
