Have a look at the bio, family and net worth of Rajendra Hagawane
Rajendra Hagawane is a former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader who is currently under facing public scrutiny after being named in a dowry harassment case.
The case is reportedly linked to the death of his daughter-in-law, Vaishnavi Hagawane, by suicide.
A 23-year-old woman named Vaishnavi Shashank Hagawane reportedly committed suicide on afternoon of Friday, May 16. Hagawane hung herself at her residence in Bhukum, Mulshi tehsil, Pune, leaving her friends and family in shock. Upon further investigations, police and her family allege that Vaishanavi carried out the tragic act after facing relentless mental and physical abuse from her in-laws. The family have since filed a complaint citing dowry harassment against her husband’s family at Bavdhan police station.
Who is ex-NCP leader, Rajendra Hagawane, father-in-law of Vaishnavi Hagawane, biography, age, family, wife, son, daughter, education and net worth
Prior to her death, Vaishnavi Hagawane was married to a man named Shashank Hagawane, son of Rajendra Hagawane. The couple had a 10 month old son together. Rajendra Hagawane and several of his family members are now under investigations in the recent dowry harassment case.
Vaishnavi began facing physical and mental abuse within six months of the marriage in 2023 and she admitted that she regretted her decision in a now viral video.
Who is Rajendra Hagawane, former NCP leader embroiled in dowry harassment case and suicide case, bio, age, political career, wife, children, net worth, and more
JUST IN | NCP expels Rajendra Hagawne and his son Susheel Hagawne from the party, days after the political controversy surrounding the alleged dowry death of Mr Rajendra's daughter-in-law Vaishali Hagawne. The duo has been absconding after Vaishali's death on May 16, @vinivdvc… pic.twitter.com/UKZDKyleJa
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The shocking and tragic death has sparked widespread outrage in Maharashtra and drawn the attention of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Rajendra Hagawane facing multiple allegations in dowry harassment case
Authorities have reportedly booked a politician named Rajendra Hagawane and several members of his family under charges of abetment to suicide and domestic violence. The case seemingly revolves around the death of his daughter-in-law Vaishnavi by apparent suicide.
Vaishnavi, who was the newly married wife of Rajendra’s son Shashank Hagawane, reportedly died by suicide on May 16 at their home, located in Bhukum, Pune. Vaishnavi’s family has since come out and accused her in-laws of repeated mental and physical abuse and. In their complaint, her family cited that alleged that Rajendra and his family demanded a hefty dowry during the time of marriage, including 51 tolas (595 gm) of gold, a Fortuner car, and silver utensils. The Hagawane family also further harassed her, demanding that she bring ₹2 crore to purchase land.
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Police have since arrested Shashank Hagawane, along with his mother Lata and sister, Karishma. Meanwhile, Rajendra and his elder son, Sushil are still absconding with the investigation underway.
NCP expels Rajendra Hagawne and son Susheel
In connection to the incident, the NCP has expelled Rajendra Hagawne and his son Susheel Hagawne from the party. The expulsion comes just days after the political controversy surrounding the alleged dowry death of Mr Rajendra’s daughter-in-law, Vaishnavi Hagawne.
Rajendra Hagawane bio and age
Age 43 Rajendra Hagawane who is 10th pass is a veteran Indian political figure affiliated with the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP. He has previously headed the party’s Mulshi tehsil division and he was once a prominent name in Pune’s political landscape.
Three family members of ex-NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Rajendra Hagawane have been arrested by Bavdhan Police in connection with the dowry-related death of his daughter-in-law Vaishnavi Shashank Hagawane (23) and those arrested include: Shashank Rajendra Hagawane (27) – Vaishnavi’s husband, Lata Rajendra Hagawane (50) – Shashank’s mother, Karishma Rajendra Hagawane (24) – Shashank’s sister.
Political career
Rajendra Hagawane previously contested in the 2004 Maharashtra Assembly elections from the Mulshi constituency. During that election, he managed to secure over 61,000 votes, coming in at second. He has since maintained influence over the local political circuit while playing an active role in party affairs. However, Rajendra’s reputation has taken a significant hit following the dowry case.
Wife and children
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Rajendra Hagawane is married to his wife, Lata Rajendra Hagawane, who is also an accused in the ongoing dowry harassment case. The couple has three children: Sushil, Shashank, and Karishma. Sushil previously served as the President of the Youth Nationalist Congress Party in Mulshi, while Karishma runs her own fashion brand called “Laxmitara by Karishma”. She mainly works as a fashion stylist and designer, while there are no records of Shashank being employed.
Net worth
His net worth stands at Rs.71 lakhs as per his 2024 Lok Sabha elections affidavit.
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