Advocate Gowaal Kagada Padavi is a rising politician from the Indian National Congress (INC), representing the Nandurbar (ST) constituency in Maharashtra. Born into a political family, Gowaal is the son of K.C. Padavi, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar. His family’s deep roots in tribal community politics have strongly influenced his career.
Gowaal Kagada Padavi, aged 32, pursued law and is a practicing advocate at the Mumbai High Court. He entered politics following his father’s footsteps, working actively within the Congress party. His legal background provided him with a strong foundation in governance and public service, which complements his political ambitions.
He played a pivotal role in the Congress party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Nandurbar, garnering the trust of senior party leaders, which led to his nomination for the 2024 general elections. His constituency, Nandurbar, has a significant tribal population and has historically been a Congress stronghold, although it has faced stiff competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent elections.
As a representative of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, Gowaal Padavi has emphasized the importance of addressing tribal issues, improving literacy rates, and fostering development in the region. He aims to regain Congress’ influence in the constituency after losses in previous elections, where Dr. Heena Vijaykumar Gavit of the BJP secured the seat.