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Kalaben Delkar

BJP (BJP) · Dadra and Nagar Haveli (ST), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Party hopper: Shiv Sena → BJPDynasty: Widow of 7-time MP Mohan Delkar.
Age
53
Terms served
2
Declared assets
₹71.44 Cr
Education
Graduate
Before politics
Social Work

Background

She entered politics after the death of her husband, former MP Mohan Delkar. She originally won as a Shiv Sena candidate in 2021 before joining the BJP ahead of the 2024 elections.

Declared Assets Over Time

From sworn election affidavits (ECI/MyNeta) — self-declared each time they contested.

2024
₹71.44 Cr

Liabilities: 2024: ₹1.58 Cr

Electoral History

  • Won2024Dadra and Nagar Haveli · BJP
  • Won2021Dadra and Nagar Haveli · Shiv Sena

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 6 in progress · 0 unverified
AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

  • Campaigned on delivering Prime Minister Modi's development guarantees to the UT.

    Modi government's guarantees · From party manifesto

    Central welfare schemes including PMAY and PM-Kisan continue to be implemented in the UT. Kalaben Delkar won and is actively working on implementation.

    In Progress

  • Promised to boost industrial growth and employment in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

    Industrial development

    Industrial development in Dadra and Nagar Haveli continues; the UT is a major industrial zone with ongoing investment promotion activities.

    In Progress

  • Vowed to protect the land rights and cultural identity of the local tribal population.

    Tribal land rights

    Tribal land rights protection continues; the PESA Act and FRA are being enforced in the UT with the MP's advocacy.

    In Progress

  • Promised to prioritize the overall development and improvement of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

    General · Source: ABP Live

    The MP has been active in raising development issues for Dadra and Nagar Haveli in Parliament; MPLAD projects are ongoing.

    In Progress

  • Committed to continuing the political and developmental work initiated by her late husband, Mohanbhai Delkar.

    General · Source: The Indian Express

    Kalaben Delkar continues political work in the tradition of Mohanbhai Delkar; she has been actively engaging with constituency issues.

    In Progress

  • Campaigned on aligning the Union Territory's growth with the national welfare schemes and policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    General · From party manifesto · Source: BJP Campaign / News Reports

    Central welfare schemes are being actively implemented in the UT; PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission, and PM-GKAY benefits are reaching residents.

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • No recorded controversies.

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalaben_Delkar
  • https://myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=5441
  • https://prsindia.org/mptrack/18-lok-sabha/delkar-kalaben-mohanbhai