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Mithilesh Desai Meets PM Modi At Wedding Reception

Mithilesh Desai, 'Jackfruit King of India', interacts with PM Modi. He's a young farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 11 August 2026 at 01:27 pm
Mithilesh Desai Meets PM Modi At Wedding Reception

A video from the wedding reception of Revati Sule, daughter of Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule, has gone viral. It shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting next to Sharad Pawar, and a young man, Mithilesh Desai, standing and talking to him while showing something on his mobile phone.

Mithilesh Desai is a resident of Jhapade village in Lanja taluka of Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district. He has a B.Tech degree in Agricultural Engineering from Mahatma Phule Agricultural University.

Desai is known as the 'Jackfruit King of India' and is an entrepreneur with expertise in food processing of jackfruit, cashew nuts, mangos, and other fruits and vegetables. He exports jackfruit leaves to Germany for use in cancer research.

In 2020, Desai founded Jackfruit King Agro Producer Company Limited, which manufactures various products from jackfruit, such as vegan meat, burger patties, chips, diabetes-friendly powder, and animal feed. The company sells around 25,000 grafted plants from its nursery every year and has associated with over 900 farmers.

Desai's journey in jackfruit cultivation began in 2010 when his father, Harish Chandra Desai, purchased land in Ratnagiri and planted dozens of global jackfruit sapling varieties. Today, the company's annual turnover has reached around Rs 95 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

The video of Desai interacting with PM Modi has triggered curiosity on social media about his identity and work. Desai's company is making a significant contribution to the agricultural sector in Maharashtra, and his interaction with the Prime Minister has brought attention to his innovative work.

The wedding reception was attended by several top political leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The event was a rare occasion where leaders from different political parties were seen together.

Mithilesh Desai's work in the agricultural sector is an example of innovation and entrepreneurship in rural India. His company is not only providing employment opportunities to farmers but also promoting the use of jackfruit, a highly nutritious fruit.

The interaction between Desai and PM Modi has also highlighted the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and farmers in rural India. The government has been taking several initiatives to promote agriculture and entrepreneurship in the country, and Desai's work is an example of the impact of such initiatives.

In conclusion, Mithilesh Desai's meeting with PM Modi at the wedding reception has brought attention to his innovative work in the agricultural sector. His company is making a significant contribution to the sector, and his interaction with the Prime Minister has highlighted the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and farmers in rural India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mithilesh Desai?

Mithilesh Desai is a young farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra, known as the 'Jackfruit King of India'.

What is Mithilesh Desai's work?

Desai is an entrepreneur with expertise in food processing of jackfruit, cashew nuts, mangos, and other fruits and vegetables. He exports jackfruit leaves to Germany for use in cancer research.

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