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Umeshbhai Patel
IND

Umeshbhai Patel

IND (IND) · Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

14 criminal cases
Dynasty: None
Age
47
Terms served
1
Declared assets
₹47.5 Lakh
Education
Graduate
Before politics
Social Worker / Independent Candidate
Case details
14 cases declared (including 11 IPC cases), largely related to protests and local activism in the Union Territory.

Background

Umeshbhai Patel is an independent politician who defeated the three-time incumbent BJP MP in Daman and Diu. He is known for his grassroots activism and advocating for local transparency.

Declared Assets Over Time

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

2024
₹47.5 Lakh

Liabilities: 2024: ₹4.1 Lakh

Parliament Report Card

Source: PRS MP Track (18th LS)

Electoral History

  • Won2024Daman and Diu · IND · won by 6,225 votes

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.

  • Demanded a court-monitored SIT probe into financial irregularities related to the renovation of the Moti Daman Secretariat building.

    Accountability in Administration

    The MP has raised the Moti Daman Secretariat financial irregularities issue in Parliament and through RTI; a formal probe has not been confirmed.

    In Progress

  • Pledged to hold MPs accountable for parliamentary disruptions, demanding salaries be withheld if Parliament does not function.

    Parliamentary Productivity

    The MP has raised the issue of MPs' salaries being withheld during disruptions in Parliament; while this has not been implemented, the proposal has been discussed.

    In Progress

  • Committed to resolving local issues and increasing administrative transparency in Daman and Diu as an independent representative.

    Grassroots Development

    The MP has been active in raising local Daman and Diu issues in Parliament; administrative transparency in the UT continues to improve.

    In Progress

  • Opposed local demolition drives by the administration and promised to protect residents' homes.

    General · Source: The Indian Express

    The MP has opposed demolition drives and raised residents' housing concerns in Parliament; some cases have been addressed through intervention.

    In Progress

  • Addressed concerns regarding the rise in property taxes in Daman municipality and district panchayats, aiming for equitable taxation.

    General · Source: The Indian Express

    The MP has raised property tax concerns in Parliament; the issue remains active and under discussion with UT administration.

    In Progress

  • Objected to the increase in power tariffs and privatization of power in Daman and Diu, promising to advocate for fair electricity prices.

    General · Source: The Indian Express

    Power tariff concerns have been raised by the MP; the privatization discussion continues but no major change has been implemented in the UT.

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • No recorded controversies.

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umeshbhai_Patel
  • https://myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=5447
  • https://prsindia.org/mptrack/18-lok-sabha/umeshbhai-babubhai-patel