The Bhartiya Janata Party Leader, Kirit Somaiya, has been named in a controversial case. An online video that shows Somaiya in an inappropriate setting has shocked the political world.
The footage was shared by a Marathi News channel, ‘Lokshahi.’ According to the news channel the video was very obsene though they have taken precautions by blurring the explicit content and protecting the identity of the woman who is seen in the video.
Kamlesh Sutar, who is the editor of Lokshahi, has said that, the channel has no intention to invade anyone’s privacy but to seek clarification from Somaiya regarding the video’s authenticity and any related complaints.
Now, Somaiya urged Fadnavis, who also holds the Home Ministry, to launch a thorough probe into the matter over the authenticity of the viral video. Somaiya took it to his official Twitter handle and posted a picture of the letter. He stated that he never abused any woman and requested Fadnavis to launch a probe in the matter.
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| Name | Kirit Somaiya |
| Age | 69 Years old |
| Profession | Politician |
| Family | Medha Somaiya (Wife) Neil Somaiya (Son) |
| Political Party | Bhartiya Janata Party |
| Net Worth | Rs. 27 Crore (Approx) |
About Kirit Somaiya
Kirit Somaiya is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he represented Mumbai North-East in the 16th Lok Sabha and the 13th Lok Sabha. He currently serves as vice president of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Maharashtra unit.
Kirit Somaiya was born on February 19, 1954 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is the son of Jayantilal and Gunawanti. Kirit is married to Medha Somaiya and together the couple have one son named Neil, who is also a member of Bhartiya Janata Party.
Kirit Somaiya Educationl Qualification
Kirit Somaiya did his schooling from MM Pupil’s High School Khar and later he did his B.Com from Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics. After that he completed his Chartered Accountancy from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi.
Also he Passed Chartered Account Exam, as a rank holder in all India merit list of first 50 in India. He did his Doctorate in Small Industries Protection, Finance from Mumbai University.
Kirit Somaiya Political Career
Somaiya started his career as student activist and he took part in the Jayprakash Narayan’s Bihar Movement in 1975 when national emergency was declared in country. Later on, He joined Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
| Year | Position Held |
| 1975 | Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly |
| 1999 | Elected to 13th Lok Sabha |
| 1999 to 2004 | Member of Standing Committee on Finance, Standing Committee on Commerce and Industry, Committee on Petitions and Public Accounts Committee |
| 2000 | Member of the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways |
| 2014 | Chairperson of House Committee |
| 2014 | Member of- Public Accounts Committee; Standing Committee on Finance; Committee on Privileges; Consultative Committee, Ministry of Urban Development |
| 2015 | Member of General Purposes Committee |
| 2016 | Chairperson of Standing Committee on Labour |
| 2016-17 | Member of Sub-Committee-VII (PPP Project) of Public Accounts Committee |
| 2019 | Vice President of BJP Maharashtra |
Kirit Somaiya Positions Held
| Year | Position Held |
| 1999-2004 2014-19 | Member of Parliament , Lok Sabha |
| 1995-1999 | MLA (Member of Leagislative Assembly) |
| 2000-2004 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railway |
| 2014-2016 | Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy |
| 2019 | Vice President (Maharashtra BJP) |
Kirit Somaiya Net Worth
If reports are to be believed, Kirit Somaiya’s net worth is around Rs. 27 crore. Over the past few years, he has held several important offices, and he also owns several businesses. Being a Chartered Accountant himself, Kirit Somaiya will have several investments in different endeavors.
FAQs
A. Kirit Somaiya is Maharashtra BJP’s Vice-President.
A. Kirit Somaiya is 69 years old.
A. Kirit Somaiya is married to Medha Somaiya.
A. Kirit Somaiya has a son named Neil Somaiya.
A. If reports are to be believed, Kirit Somaiya’s net worth is around Rs. 27 crore.
