Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara is an emerging political figure in India, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Palghar (Scheduled Tribe) Lok Sabha constituency of Maharashtra. He is notably the son of the late Vishnu Savara, a respected BJP leader and former Minister for Tribal Development in Maharashtra, who passed away in December 2020.
Early Life and Education
Hemant Savara pursued his education in medicine, earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Grant Medical College, Mumbai. His background in medicine adds a unique aspect to his political persona, especially in discussions surrounding health policy and community welfare.
Political Career
Savara’s political journey began to gain prominence with his candidacy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where he was selected to contest from the Palghar constituency. His nomination comes during a period of significant political shifts within Maharashtra, especially as the BJP aligns with various regional parties, including the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde.
The Palghar constituency has seen various political changes, including the dropping of the sitting MP Rajendra Gavit, indicating a strategic shift by the BJP in this region. Savara is positioned to face strong competition from candidates like Bharati Kamadi from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction.
Personal Life
Beyond his political engagements, not much detailed personal information about Dr. Hemant Savara is publicly available. He continues to build on his father’s legacy, focusing on issues pertinent to the tribal communities and the broader constituency of Palghar.