Deepak Joshi (Politician) Bio: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Political Career, Education, Ethnicity
Deepak Joshi is a prominent Indian politician known for serving as a three-time Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA), initially from Bagli (2003–2008) and then from Hatpipliya (2008–2018).
Son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kailash Joshi, he held ministerial positions including Minister of School Education and Technical Education under the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government, with a career marked by affiliations with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a brief switch to Congress in 2023, and return to BJP in 2024.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Deepak Joshi
- Stage Name: Deepak Joshi
- Born: June 13, 1962
- Age: 63 years old
- Birthplace: Hatpipliya, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Hinduism
- Parents: Kailash Chandra Joshi and Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Pallavi Raj Saxena and Vijaya Joshi
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Deepak Joshi was born on June 13, 1962, in Hatpipliya, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India. He was raised by his parents, Kailash Chandra Joshi and Mrs. Joshi, in a politically influential family in Dewas district.
His father, Kailash Joshi, was a founder member of Bharatiya Jana Sangh and served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
He grew up in a family deeply involved in public service and politics. His ethnicity is Indian, and his religion is Hinduism.
He completed his education with a Graduate Professional degree, earning an LLB in 1986–87 from Government Hamidia College, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
Career
Deepak Joshi entered politics following his father’s legacy, winning his first MLA seat from Bagli in 2003 on a BJP ticket. He shifted to Hatpipliya, winning in 2008 and 2013, serving continuously until 2018.
During his tenure, he was appointed Minister of School Education and Technical Education and Skills Development in the Shivraj Singh Chouhan cabinet after the 2013 victory.
He lost the 2018 election from Hatpipliya to Congress candidate Manoj Choudhary. Discontent with BJP leadership led him to join Congress in May 2023, where he was appointed state vice president and contested (but lost) the Khategaon seat in 2023.
He rejoined BJP in November 2024 in the presence of Shivraj Singh Chouhan. He has been active in public life, including roles like President of All India Yoga Sport.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @deepakjoshi_13
Personal Life
Deepak Joshi, 63, is married to Pallavi Raj Saxena (a former Congress state secretary) since 2025 in an Arya Samaj ceremony in Bhopal. His first wife, Vijaya Joshi, passed away during the COVID-19 second wave in 2021.
No children are publicly detailed. His relationship status is married, with past marriage to Vijaya Joshi. Personal life has faced public scrutiny due to recent marriage controversies and political shifts.
Net Worth
Deepak Joshi‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from his political career including MLA salaries and allowances during tenure, ministerial perks, pensions or post-retirement benefits, family assets from political legacy, and potential investments or business interests declared in election affidavits.
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