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Anil Anna Gote Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Hema Anil Gote

Religion: Hinduism

Hometown: Dhule

Bio/Wiki
Other name(s) ā€¢ Anil Umrao Gote check sources
Casemine

ā€¢ Anil Gote
Profession(s) ā€¢ Journalist
ā€¢ Politician
ā€¢ Businessman
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 175 cm**
in meters**- 1.75 m**
in feet & inches**- 5ā€™ 9ā€**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 75 kg**
in pounds**- 165 lbs**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Grey
Politics
Political Party(s) ā€¢ Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) (SJP(R)) (also known as Janata Dal (Socialist))



ā€¢ Loksangram (LKSGM)

ā€¢ Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)



ā€¢ Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
Political Journey ā€¢ Joined Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) (SJP(R)) in 1990s, also known as Janata Dal (Socialist)
ā€¢ Elected as MLA in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 1999 from Dhule City constituency with 2,37,423 votes
ā€¢ Fielded his wife, Hema Anil Gote, in the 2004 legislative elections, but she lost
ā€¢ Founded his own political party called Loksangram (LKSGM) in November 2008


ā€¢ Won the 2009 legislative elections on LKSGM ticket, becoming MLA from Dhule City with 2,69,624 votes
ā€¢ Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the 2014 legislative elections, winning as an MLA with 2,86,197 votes
ā€¢ Contested the Lok Sabha elections twice, first in 2009 and then again in 2019, as an LKSGM (Loksangram) party candidate; however, lost both elections


ā€¢ Left the BJP before the 2019 legislative elections, contested on LKSGM ticket with a whistle symbol, but lost
ā€¢ Joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on 12 December 2019
Personal Life
Date of Birth Source 1: 24 May 1947 (Saturday)
Source 2: 24 May 1948 (Monday) check sources
MyCorporateInfo
Age (as of 2023) Source 1: 76 Years
Source 2: 75 Years
Birthplace Dhule, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign Gemini
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Nationality Indian
Hometown Dhule
School Maharashtra Vidyalaya & Junior College, Pune (till 1964 upto 11th standard)
College/University Government Technical Institute, Kolhapur
Educational Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) check sources
ECI Affidavit
Religion Hinduism
Address House no. 1321, Lane no. 4, Khol Galli, Dhule, Maharashtra - 424001 check sources
ECI Affidavit
Controversies Criminal Cases

He has not been convicted in any of the 8 cases registered against him till April 2019. check sources
ECI Affidavit


ā€¢ FIR no. 968/1996 filed at Shivaji Park Police Station, Mumbai on 6 April 1996 under the IPC sections 447, 188, and U/S Section 3 of the Property Defacement Act

ā€¢ FIR no. 135/2002 registered at Bundgarden Police Station, Pune on 7 June 2002 under the IPC sections 255, 467, 472, and U/S Section 3(1)(ii), 3(2), 3(4), 3(5), 4 of MCOCA

ā€¢ FIR no. 243/2007 filed at Azadnagar Police Station, Dhule in 2007 under the IPC sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 341, 353, 334, and 427

ā€¢ FIR no. 12/2017 registered at Deopur Police Station, Dhule on 16 February 2017 under the IPC sections 295, 143, 147, 448, 427, 504, and 506

ā€¢ FIR no. 246/2017 filed at City Police Station, Dhule on 11 November 2017 under the IPC sections 292, 500, 509, and 34

ā€¢ FIR no. 127/2017 registered at Deopur Police Station, Dhule on 8 December 2017 under the IPC sections 143, 147, 149, 504, 506, and Section 37(1)(3) of the BP Act

ā€¢ FIR no. 149/2018 filed at Deopur Police Station, Dhule in 2018 under the IPC sections 147, 149, and Sec. 37(1)(3) of the BP Act

ā€¢ FIR no. 11/2019 registered at City Police Station, Dhule on 8 January 2019 under the IPC sections 294, 400, and Sec 67 of I.T. Act 2000

Telgi Stamp Paper Scam

Anil Gote was accused of helping Abdul Karim Telgi
in making fake stamp papers in 2003 in various parts of India. On 30 June 2003,Ā Gote was arrested and charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). It was later alleged that Gote had used his political power to help Telgi obtain permission from the Maharashtra government to sell these fake stamp papers. Gote was held in custody at the Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. Investigations revealed Gote's close relationship with Telgi
, dating back to the early 1990s. Gote had even made Telgi a trustee in his public trust called Kisan Trust. There were allegations that Gote and Telgi had once travelled together to New Delhi on the same flight and spent a few days in a hotel. It was also reported that Gote frequently visited Telgi's office in Mumbai.Ā check sources
The Times of India



After spending four years in jail, Gote was granted bail on 30 June 2007 on health grounds, by a Special Judge named Chitra Bhedi from the Special MCOCA Court on two guarantees of Rs 5 lakh each. Gote was never found guilty or convicted in this case. check sources
The Times of India


Confrontation with Abu Azmi

In December 2016, after a ban was imposed on Zakir Naik's
Islamic Research Foundation, Anil Gote got into a heated argument with Maharashtra politician Abu Azmi
at the entrance of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.


During the confrontation, Gote accused Azmi of allegedly helping individuals involved in anti-national and terrorist activities in the state. check sources
Hindustan Times


Allegations of Corruption

In August 2017, Anil Gote accused several bureaucrats and BJP politicians in Maharashtra of purchasing lands in areas where government projects were announced. He alleged that these individuals were buying lands with the intention of making significant profits by selling them back to the government at a higher price later on. Gote claimed that he would compile a list of such individuals and present it to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). check sources
The Tribune
In March 2023, Anil Gote made corruption allegations against Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
. He claimed that Fadnavis had received Rs 10 crore from RKW Developers Limited and an additional Rs 10 crore from other real estate developers. Gote alleged that these developers had connections with Iqbal Memon, who was accused in the 1993 Mumbai Blasts and was reportedly associated with Dawood Ibrahim
. check sources
The Times of India


Demand to scrap Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

In March 2017, during a session in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Anil Gote called for dissolving the Maharashtra Legislative Council, arguing that it lacked constitutional legitimacy. He pointed out that only six states in India had such legislative councils, and he suggested that these councils were often used to accommodate individuals who had been rejected by voters in elections. check sources
India Today
Gote's remarks were criticised by members of the opposition and the ruling party, including then-Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
. check sources
India Today




Vande Mataram Controversy

In July 2017, during a session in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Anil Gote referenced a Madras High Court order and expressed his view that every Indian should take pride in singing the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram.' He said that leaders like Abu Azmi
should not oppose the singing of this nationalistic song. In response, Abu Azmi argued that the government should not make it mandatory for everyone to sing 'Vande Mataram' as the song could conflict with the religious beliefs of many citizens. check sources
India Today


Threats of Resignation

In November 2018, Anil Gote made serious allegations against some senior leaders of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), accusing them of admitting politicians with criminal backgrounds into the party. He threatened to quit the BJP and resign from his position as a MLA on the first day of the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, scheduled for 19 November 2018; however, after a meeting with the then-state BJP chief, Raosaheb Danve, and a BJP organizational secretary, Gote changed his decision. check sources
Business Standard
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The Asian Age


Varsha Night Club Gang

In December 2019, Anil Gote accused the former Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis
, of planning to weaken local mass leaders within the BJP. Gote alleged that the BJP's defeat in the 2019 legislative elections was a result of a group he referred to as the 'Varsha Night Club Gang,' which was a reference to the meetings held at Fadnavis' official residence, known as 'Varsha' and said,

"Fadnavis sidelined mass leaders like Eknath Khadse, Pankaja Munde, Prakash Mehta, Raj Purohit and others and promoted the coterie of Girish Mahajan, Jaykumar Rawal, Prasad Lad, Pravin Darekar, Ram Kadam and others, who would meet at 'Varsha' after 10 pm everyday and conspire to strengthen the local opponents of the mass leaders. I am also a victim of such conspiracy." check sources
Mumbai Mirror
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Hema Anil Gote (Politician, former mayor of Dhule)
Children Son- Tejas Gote (married to Sandhya Gote)
Parents Father- Umrao Talaji Gote
Siblings Brother- Dnyaneshwar Gote (Younger, Died in August 2017)
Style Quotient
Car Collection (As of October 2019) ā€¢ Mercedes car worth Rs 77 lakhs
ā€¢ Mahindra Tractor worth Rs 6 lakhs.
Money Factor
Income (approx.) Rs 24,72,719

Note: The income was for the financial year 2018-19. check sources
ECI Affidavit
It excludes the income of his wife.
Assets/Properties Movable Assets

ā€¢ Cash: Rs. 1,17,000
ā€¢ Bank Deposits: Rs. 26,340
ā€¢ Bonds, Debentures, and Shares: Rs 30,000
ā€¢ Motor Vehicles: Rs. 83,00,000

Immovable Assets

ā€¢ Agricultural Land: Rs. 15,38,630

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife. check sources
ECI Affidavit
Net Worth (approx.) Deficit of Rs. 88 lakhs 46 thousand

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2018-2019. check sources
ECI Affidavit
It excludes the net worth of his wife.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anil Anna Gote

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