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Hometown: Mumbai
Age: 69 Years
Wife: Medha Somaiya

Kirit Somaiya

Bio/Wiki
Full nameSomaiya Kirit Jayantilal [1]Kirit Somaiya - Election Affidavit
ProfessionPolitician
Famous forBeing the vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Maharashtra unit
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 172 cm
in meters- 1.72 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper (dyed Brown)
Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) flag
Position(s) Held• Vice President, B.J.P., Maharashtra
• President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Mumbai
• National Secretary, B.J.P.
Political Journey• Elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1995)
• Elected to 13th Lok Sabha (1999)
• Served as a member of Standing Committee on Finance, Standing Committee on Commerce and Industry, Committee on Petitions, and Public Accounts Committee (1999-2004)
• Served as a member of Consultative Committee of Ministry of Railways (2000-2004)
• Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (2nd term) (2014)
• Served as the Chairperson of House Committee (12 June 2014- 27 June 2014)
• Served as a member of Public Accounts Committee, Standing Committee on Finance, Committee on Privileges, and Consultative Committee on Ministry of Urban Development (2014)
• Served as a member of Ad-Hoc Committee : Committee on Violation of Protocol Norms and Contemptuous Behaviour of Government Officers with Members of Lok Sabha (2014)
• Served as a Chairperson of Standing Committee on Energy (12 November 2014- 31 August 2016)
• Served as a member of General Purposes Committee (2015)
• Served as a Chairperson of Standing Committee on Labour (2016)
• Served as a member of Sub-Committee-VII (PPP Project) of Public Accounts Committee (2016-17)
Personal Life
Date of Birth12 February 1954 (Friday)
Age (as of 2023)69 Years
BirthplaceBombay, Bombay State, India (Present day Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Zodiac signAquarius
SignatureKirit Somaiya's signature
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
SchoolMM Pupils High School, Khar, Mumbai
College/University• Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics (MMK College), University of Mumbai
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
• University of Mumbai
Educational Qualification(s)• Bachelor of Commerce (1975) from Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics (MMK College), University of Mumbai
• Chartered Accountancy (CA) (1979) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• PhD in Small Industries Protection and Finance from the University of Mumbai [2]MyNeta
ReligionHinduism [3]Kirit Somaiya - Facebook
EthnicityGujarati [4]Hindustan Times
Address9/C-701, Neelam Nagar, Phase II, Gavanpada Road, Mulund East, Mumbai-400081
ControversiesCases Where Pending
• 1 charge related to Voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty (IPC Section-332)
• 1 charge related to House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint (IPC Section-452)
• 1 charge related to Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment (IPC Section-454)
• 4 charges related to Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
• 3 charges related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)
• 2 charges related to wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341)
• 2 charges related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
• 1 charge related to Joining unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-144)
• 1 charge related to Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse (IPC Section-145)
• 1 charge related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
• 1 charge related to Abetting the commission of an offence by the public or by more than ten persons (IPC Section-117)
• 1 charge related to Punishment for Defamation (IPC Section-500)
• 1 charge related to voluntarily causing hurt (IPC Section-323)
• 1 charge related to Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty (IPC Section-353) [5]MyNeta

Breach of the Model Code of Conduct
In April 2014, Kirit Somaiya, the candidate representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was accused of violating the model code of conduct in a complaint filed at the Bombay High Court. The complaint was lodged by Nikunj Dave, a resident of the constituency. Dave alleged that Somaiya, who was running for the Mumbai North-East constituency, solicited votes based on factors such as caste, community, and language preferences. Despite multiple complaints, the petitioner claimed that both the Election Commission and the police officials neglected to take any action against Kirit. [6]The Hindu

Accusation of Defamation by Sanjay Raut
On 12 June 2023, Sanjay Raut, a Member of Parliament and leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, lodged a criminal defamation complaint against Kirit Somaiya with a Mumbai court. The complaint was prompted by Somaiya's tweets specifically targeting Raut. Raut alleged that Somaiya had been consistently posting defamatory statements on Twitter since 2022, which were baseless and aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Raut emphasized that the tweets in question were still accessible on Somaiya's social media page, adding weight to his accusation. Raut sought the intervention of the Magistrate in Mulund, Mumbai, urging them to recognize the offenses committed under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code and summon Somaiya as the accused in this criminal defamation case. [7]India Today

Allegations of Financial Misappropriation
In a case filed in 2022, Kirit Somaiya was accused of misappropriating Rs 58 lakh, which was collected through crowd-sourcing efforts to save the INS Vikrant, India's first aircraft carrier, from being scrapped. Despite the eventual condemnation of the ship, Somaiya did not return the funds to the contributors who had eagerly donated to preserve the vessel. [8]National Herald

Accused Shiv Sena Activists of Assault
In April 2022, Kirit Somaiya found himself at the center of a controversy when he claimed to have been physically attacked by a group of 70-80 Shiv Sena activists. The incident occurred outside the Khar police station in Mumbai, where Somaiya had gone to meet Amravati MP Navneet Rana and her husband MLA Ravi Rana, who were under police custody at the time. Somaiya alleged that the Shiv Sena activists pelted stones, bottles, and footwear at his car during the incident. Additionally, he accused the Mumbai police of displaying excessive deference towards the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray. [9]The Hindu He made several Tweets, which read,

"Heavy stone-throwing at Khar Police Station by Shiv Sena goondas (goons), my car window glass broken, I am injured, rushing to Bandra police station. I am shocked, in the presence of 50 police persons, on the campus of Khar police station, Shiv Sena’s 100 goondas assault me with stones. Wanted to kill me. What the Police Commissioner is doing? How are so many mafia Sena goondas allowed to gather in the police station?"
Kirit Somaiya admitted in a hospital after an attack by the Shiv Sena workers
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseMedha Somaiya (businesswoman)
Kirit Somaiya with his wife Medha Somaiya
ChildrenSon- Neil Somaiya (Municipal Councillor from Ward 108 Mulund; associated with BJP)
Kirit Somaiya with his son
Daughter- None
ParentsFather- Somaiya Jayantilal
Mother- Gunvantiben Somaiya
Money Factor
Assets/PropertiesMovable Assets
• Cash: Rs. 2,15,432
• Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,20,00,406
• Shares and Debentures: Rs. 8,83,170
• Postal Savings: Rs. 6,60,825
• LIC Policy: Rs. 44,14,618
• Loans & Advances: Rs. 26,22,173
• Motor Vehicles: Rs. 9,30,018
• Jewellery: Rs. 3,52,500
• Other Assets: Rs. 92,000

Immovable Assets
• Residential Buildings: Rs. 75,00,000
• Other immovable assets: Rs. 4,93,866

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2014. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [10]MyNeta
Net WorthRs. 2,79,96,426

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2013-2014. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). [11]MyNeta

Kirit Somaiya

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kirit Somaiya

  • Kirit Somaiya is an Indian politician, who is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He assumed the role of vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Maharashtra unit in August 2019.  Somaiya represented Mumbai North-East in the 16th Lok Sabha.
  • He grew up in a middle-class family in Mumbai.
  • During his CA Final, Kirit secured a rank in the All India Merit List by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
  • During his college years, Kirit Somaiya engaged as a student activist and was affiliated with the BJP youth wing.

    An old picture of Kirit Somaiya at a Dandiya event

    An old picture of Kirit Somaiya at a Dandiya event

  • In 1975, amidst the declaration of a national emergency in the country, Somaiya actively joined the Bihar Movement led by Jayprakash Narayan.
  • Prior to his entry into politics, he briefly practised as a CA at his own firm.
  • Kirit Somaiya began his political career by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  • Kirit contested and emerged victorious in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections from the Mulund Constituency in 1995, securing a substantial margin of 43,527 votes.

    Kirit Somaiya during a rally

    Kirit Somaiya during a rally

  • During his tenure as the MLA of Mulund, Kirit accomplished notable legislative achievements in the Maharashtra assembly. He spearheaded the enactment of two significant Acts, namely the Small Investors Protection Act of Maharashtra and the Repealing Coroners Court (Post Mortem) Act. Additionally, he introduced the Housing Society Conveyance Bill.
  • In 1999, Kirit successfully contested and secured a seat in the 13th Lok Sabha from the Mumbai North East Constituency, prevailing over Gurudas Kamat of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 7,276 votes.
  • Throughout his tenure as a Member of Parliament, Kirit demonstrated exceptional dedication by submitting an impressive 11 out of the total 27 petitions presented in the 13th Lok Sabha, setting an unprecedented record in the history of the Indian Parliament. No other Member of Parliament (MP) had ever presented such a substantial number of petitions before. Additionally, as an active member of the house, Kirit raised a commendable total of 832 questions on various issues.

    Kirit Somaiya during Hindu Jan Aakrosh, a demonstration against Love Jihad in Mumbai

    Kirit Somaiya during Hindu Jan Aakrosh, a demonstration against Love Jihad in Mumbai

  • In May 2014, Kirit secured his second term in the 16th Lok Sabha by winning the election from the Mumbai North East Constituency. He emerged victorious with an impressive 317,122 votes, defeating Sanjay Dina Patil of the Nationalist Congress Party.

    Kirit Somaiya addressing his party workers

    Kirit Somaiya addressing his party workers

  • During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there was consideration within the BJP to field Kirit Somaiya as a candidate. However, the Shiv Sena workers issued a threat to the party, stating that they would not campaign for the BJP if Kirit Somaiya was selected. Consequently, Manoj Kotak was announced as the BJP’s candidate for the Mumbai North East Lok Sabha seat.

    Kirit Somaiya during a press conference

    Kirit Somaiya during a press conference

  • Leading the Anti-Corruption – Scam Expose Committee of the BJP, Somaiya spearheaded a nationwide campaign against the corruption prevalent within the ruling UPA Government and its allies. His efforts took him to 16 states and 100 districts, where he exposed numerous scams. However, he has been noticeably reticent regarding scandals and corruption within his own party, including the Yeddyurappa scandal.

    Kirit Somaiya during an annual meet of BJP party workers

    Kirit Somaiya during an annual meet of BJP party workers

  • Somaiya has played a significant role in uncovering multiple scams, such as the NSEL case, coal mining scam, Maharashtra Sadan scam, Adarsh scam, wheat scam, DMAT scam, and Maharashtra irrigation scam.
  • Somaiya, renowned as a People’s Activist, has made remarkable contributions to both social and political spheres. He founded the NGO “Yuvak Pratishthan,” which has actively engaged in a wide range of initiatives for over three decades. These include slum rehabilitation, providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all, and promoting education and sports.

    Kirit Somaiya during demonstrations of BJP at Azad Maidan, Mumbai

    Kirit Somaiya during demonstrations of BJP at Azad Maidan, Mumbai

  • It appears that Kirit Somaiya and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray have a tense relationship. During their time in power together in the state, Kirit expressed criticism and made negative accusations against Uddhav. This hostility ultimately led to Somaiya being denied a ticket for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, as Shiv Sena and BJP formed an alliance.

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