Rajendra Gavit [राजेंद्र गावित]
Constituency: Palghar (ST)

Date of Birthday: 24 July 1967
Place of Birth: Umajtai, Nandurbar, Maharashtra
Political party: Shivsena
Other political affiliations: Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress
Educational Qualifications: B.A.
Educated at: Mumbai University, Maharashtra
Profession: Businessperson, Politician
Marital Status: Married
Date of Marriage: 31 May 1989
Spouse's Name: Smt. Usha Rajendra Gavit
No. of Sons: Rohit Gavit
No.of Daughters: 1
Parents: Late Shri Dhedya Eashrya Gavit, Late Smt. Jaytabai Gavit
Siblings: Vijaykumar Gavit, Sharad Gavit
Permanent Address: Alam Ashish Banglow No. 50, Mission Compound, Boisar Road, Distt. Palghar-401404, Maharashtra
Tels : (02525) 252333, 09821239044, 09420533990(M)

Rajendra Dhedya Gavit is an Indian politician and Shiv Sena politician. He is member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) from Palghar. He was the tribal development minister in the Congress-NCP alliance government. In 2018 he joined BJP just before the by-poll to Palghar Lok Sabha seat, and won the election. In 2019, he joined BJP's alliance partner Shiv Sena as a tactical decision to contest from Palghar again.

Philanthropy
He declared a donation of Rs 50 lakh for the upcoming rehabilitation and health centre of the Vithu Mauli Trust for the sake of the malnourished children.

Positions held

• 2018 : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha, by-poll for Palghar
• 2019 : Elected to 17th Lok Sabha, again from Palghar

Business
He owns and runs an LPG Gas Agency named "Dev Mogra Gas Service" in Mira Road, Mira-Bhayandar, Thane