Ex-Maharashtra minister Raj Purohit passes away days after son wins BMC Election 2026
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January 19, 2026 • 11:10 AM
Ex-Maharashtra minister Raj Purohit passes away days after son wins BMC Election 2026
Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Raj K Purohit passed away at the age of 71 in a Mumbai hospital, ending his long political career as a five-time MLA.
His son Akash Purohit had won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward 221 election on Friday.
Condolences poured in from party leaders, including BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde.
