Geeta Bharat Jain is an Indian political leader. She served as the Mayor of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation in Mumbai from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, she began supporting the Shiv Sena-led administration and became a member of the Shiv Sena. She is an independent Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Mira Bhayandar constituency. On 22 June 2022, Geeta Bharat Jain joined the Bhartiya Janta Party because of the growing conflicts within the Shiv Sena.
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Wiki/Biography
Geeta Bharat Jain was born on Sunday, 5 July 1964 (age 59 Years; as of 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She completed her high school education at M.A. high school, Andheri, Mumbai, and her secondary school education at Bhavans College, Mumbai. In 1984, Geeta Bharat Jain attained a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology at PVT Polytechnic College, Santacruz, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about her parents. Her brother’s name is Sanjay Punamiya.
A picture of Geeta Bharat Jain’s brother, Sanjay Punamiya
Husband & Children
In 1984, Geeta Bharat Jain got married to Bharat Mithalal Jain, a builder and developer in Mumbai.
Geeta Bharat Jain with her husband
The couple has two daughters named Sonam and Sneha.
Geeta Bharat Jain with her daughters (back image), and Sonam in front image
Geeta Bharat Jain with her daughter (back image), Sneha (front)
Religion/Religious Views
Geeta Bharat Jain follows Jainism.
Address
Geeta Bharat Jain resides at Shanti Niwas, Ground Floor, Shop No. 08, New Golden Nest Phase XIII, 100 Feet Road, opp. Hanuman Mandir, Bhayandar East, Maharashtra, 401105
Career
Politics
In 2002, Geeta Bharat Jain was elected as a corporator in the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation for the first time. She then started focusing on local politics within the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. In 2012, she was elected again for a second term, and in 2015, she became the mayor. In 2017, Geeta Bharat Jain was re-elected, and during that time, she began supporting the administration led by Shiv Sena in Mumbai.
Geeta Bharat Jain after winning from the Mira Bhayandar constituency
In 2019, Geeta Bharat Jain was upset with the Shiv Sena party because they didn’t choose her to compete in the general elections from the Mira-Bhayandar Assembly constituency. Even though she contested as an independent candidate, she won the election by defeating BJP leader and MLA Narendra Mehta. During her campaign, she mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s name to gain support. Later, Geeta Bharat Jain joined the Shiv Sena, but due to disagreements within the party, she left in June 2022. At that time, the BJP and the Eknath Shinde faction of the Sena were working together to form the government, so she decided to return to the BJP.
Geeta Bharat Jain while joining the BJP government in Mumbai
Controversies
Slapped Two Engineers
On 22 June 2023, Geeta Bharat Jain made headlines when two junior engineers reported to the Mumbai police that she allegedly harassed them and slapped one of them while they were on duty. The engineers who worked for the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation requested to file a complaint against Jain. A video of the incident was shared on social media soon after the incident. Later, Jain spoke to the media and said that she didn’t regret taking action, even though she believed the municipal corporation was doing an illegal demolition. The next day, the engineers decided to drop their accusation and asked the police to withdraw the complaint they had filed against Jain.
Jain was captured catching hold of one of the junior engineers by his shirt collar in June 2023
Brief Details of IPCs
- 1 charge related to Assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty (IPC Section-354)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal intimidation (IPC Section-506)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
- 1 charge related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt (IPC Section-323)
- 1 charge related to Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace (IPC Section-504)
- 1 charge related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 1,71,64,814
- Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 13,05,12,778
- LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 1,23,53,000
- Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 39,45,95,980
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 21,28,419
- Jewellery: Rs. 3,86,24,063
- Other assets: Rs. 14,43,347
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 62,95,316
- Commercial Buildings: Rs. 1,96,01,882
- Residential Buildings: Rs. 8,12,44,800
Liabilities
- Loans from Banks/FIs: Rs. 4,26,97,427
- Loans due to Individual/Entity: Rs. 6,44,41,207
Net Worth
As of 2019, Geeta Bharat Jain has approximately Rs. 59.1 crores of net worth.
Facts/Trivia
- During her free time, she enjoys travelling to faraway destinations. Geeta Bharat Jain loves discovering new places, seeking exciting adventures, and experiencing different cultures.
Geeta Bharat Jain with her husband on Japan tour
- Geeta Bharat Jain enjoys playing cricket occasionally. She is a big fan of the sport and enthusiastically follows every cricket match, idolizing her favourite players.
Geeta Bharat Jain while playing cricket
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