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DEMONETISATION TRIBUTE: DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR NUMBER ONE STATE NAGPUR RAJ BHAVAN

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Nagpur Session...Nagpur Session...

THE NUMBER ONE STATE Maharashtra bagged four awards for extraordinary work done under the categories of economy, inclusive

development, infrastructure and e-governance in the State of the States Awards 2016

Popular magazine India Todayhas praised and confirmedthat Maharashtra is leading

in India in the areas ofe-governance, inclusivedevelopment, economy andinfrastructure. The awards weregiven by Union Finance MinisterArun Jaitely to Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis, Minister forFinance Sudhir Mungantiwar and

Chief Secretary SwadheenKshatriya at a glittering ceremonyheld in New Delhi recently.

The ceremony had inattendance several State ChiefMinisters. Goa Chief MinisterLaxmikant Parsekar, MeghalayaChief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma,Maharashtra Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis, KarnatakaChief Minister Siddaramaiah and

Arunachal Pradesh Chief MinisterPema Khandu also participated ina panel discussion at the State ofthe States Conclave 2016.

The edition of November 14,2016 of the magazine is dedicatedto India’s best States, and hasplaced the progress of variousStates in different areas. To reachthe rank of best-performing States of 2016, India Today came

up with a new methodology. It evaluated the States under two broad sections of bestperforming and most improved.Maharashtra was ranked thebest performing State in thecategories of economy, inclusivedevelopment and e-governance.It was declared the mostimproved State in the area ofinfrastructure.

(Clockwise from top) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely hands over the prize trophies to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister for Finance SudhirMungantiwar and Chief Secretary Swadheen Kshatriya at the State of the States Awards 2016 held in New Delhi recently

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10RAMRAJE NAIK-NIMBALKARA SYMBOL OFEMOTIONAL UNITYThe development ofMaharashtra should be visibleacross its sections and regions,says the Chairman ofState Legislative Council

11HARIBHAU BAGDEDO AWAY WITHREGIONAL DIVIDEThe Nagpur session has a specialplace for elected representativesas a platform to projectregional issues, says Speaker,State Legislative Assembly

D I S C L A I M E R : V I E W S A N D O P I N I O N S E X P R E S S E D I N T H E M A G A Z I N E A R E T H O S E O F W R I T E R S

25NAGPUR ASSEMBLYA CHERISHED TIMEFOR EVERYONEThe annual Nagpur sessions havebeen landmark politicaloccasions witnessing beginningsof major developments inMaharashtra and its politics

28RAJ BHAVANGUBERNATORIALGRANDEURRaj Bhavan at Nagpur has beena silent witness to the trans-formation of the historic region.Marked by an elegant style, it isa symbol of power and dignity

30EXPERIENCEANECDOTES ANDMEMORIESJournalist Prakash Bal Joshirecounts fond memories of hisstay at the beautiful city ofNagpur and covering the wintersession for the last 25 years

12DEVENDRA FADNAVISJUSTICE TO PEOPLE’SASPIRATIONSThe State Legislature is respectedfor excellence of parliamentarytraditions and as creator ofideal norms for a democraticsystem, says the Chief Minister

CONTENTS What’s Inside

14RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE-PATILA PERFECT PLATFORMFOR VIDARBHAThe Nagpur session hasbeen significant in underliningthe problems of Vidarbha,says the Leader of Opposition inthe State Assembly

16DHANANJAY MUNDETHE FOUNDATIONOF A UNITED STATE Nagpur sessions play a key role inmaking Maharashtra truly great.It is symbolic of State’s cultureand ethos, says Leader ofOpposition, Legislative Council

08TRIBUTETHE CRADLE OFTRANSFORMATIONThe best aspect of Bharat RatnaDr Babasaheb Ambedkar’spersonality, who was a greatstatesman and a nationalleader, was his struggle andsacrifice for the downtrodden

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05DEMONETISATIONSTATE FINANCEMINISTERSudhir Mungantiwar said, thedecision to ban `500 and`1000 notes would improve theeconomic condition of India,encourage honesty and bringabout a digital money revolution

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Winter is here and there is a chill in the air. This is the time when all roadslead to Vidarbha in Maharashtra. While nature plays cupid drawing naturelovers to its picturesque surroundings, our elected representatives headto the City of Oranges, Nagpur for the winter session of Maharashtra

Legislature. The winter session of Maharashtra State Legislature holds tremendoussignificance not only amongst the State legislators, but also among the people of the State.

The winter sessions over the years have played a crucial role in the decision-makingprocess in the interest of the State and the Nation at large. Post the establishment ofMaharashtra State, it was decided to hold one session of the State Legislature at Nagpur.The winter session evokes immense hope and aspiration among the natives ofMaharashtra, especially Vidarbha, as important decisions are being taken here for thedevelopment of the region. The role these sessions play in shaping State’s policies hasprompted us to come out with a special issue of Maharashtra Ahead.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chairman of State Legislative Council Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar, Speaker Legislative Assembly Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Leaders ofOpposition Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil and Dhananjay Munde have penned theirexperiences of the winter session at Nagpur and the important decisions taken by theruling political parties for the development of Vidarbha, and other landmark incidentsthe Vidhan Bhavan witnessed. Meanwhile, senior Members of Legislative Council (MLCs)Hemant Takle and Dr. Neelam Gohre and former MLC Ulhas Pawar have opened thetreasure trove of their long-cherished memories of Nagpur sessions. A tabulation ofMembers of Legislative assembly (MLAs) and Legislative Council (MLCs) carried in theissue will prove to be a collector’s item.

Readers will get an insight into the history and metamorphosis of the elegant NagpurRaj Bhavan, an epitome of beauty and creativity. During the winter session, theGovernor of Maharashtra shifts his residence temporarily to the Nagpur Raj Bhavan, andthe ‘land of oranges’ transforms as the capital of Maharashtra. The issue has an articledescribing the beauty and uniqueness of this structure.

The decision of demonetisation will prove beneficial for the development of the country.In his interview, Minister for Finance and Planning Sudhir Mungantiwar supports thedecision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi early November to cancel `500 and`1000 currency notes, and hopes that the move will bring a revolution in the country.

On the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Din of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, anarticle by Dr Ratnesh Katulkar is a tribute to the architect of the Constitution of India.

I am sure you will cherish the issue.

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QQ.. WWhhaatt iiss tthhee rreeaassoonn bbeehhiinndd UUnniioonn GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt’’ss bbaann oonn `550000aanndd ̀ 11000000 ccuurrrreennccyy nnootteess iinn uussee??AA.. The Union Government banned the old currency notes of ̀ 500and `1000 as legal tender from the midnight of November 8,2016. I find the decision to be the boldest and a move of theGovernment in favour of the Nation. I congratulate PrimeMinister Narendra Modi for this decision. In fact, now I believethat the work behind the decision must have started long back.The first step of this decision was the declaration andimplementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. This

scheme included the poor and ignored sections of society into thebanking network. The benefits of developmental and welfareschemes implemented for them reached directly to them throughtheir bank accounts. These benefits included labour wages underemployment guarantee scheme, gas subsidy and subsidy fromNiradhar schemes. Many such schemes were linked with AadharCard and the Union Government included them in the bankingnetwork. I am happy to state that 26 crore accounts were openedin the country under the Jan Dhan Yojana. Among these,approximately 20 crore bank account holders were distributed


State Finance MinisterDEMONETISATION

“CURRENCY NOTES OF ̀̀ 500 AND ̀̀ 1000WILL NO LONGER BE LEGAL TENDER”

To break the grip of corruption and black money, wehave decided that ̀ 500 and ̀ 1000 currency notespresently in use will no longer be legal tender from

midnight tonight, that is November 8, 2016. This meansthat these notes will not be acceptable for transactionsfrom midnight onwards. The five hundred and thousandrupee notes hoarded by anti-national and anti-socialelements will become just worthless pieces of paper. Therights and the interests of honest, hard-working peoplewill be fully protected. Let me assure you that notes of100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 rupees and all coins will remainlegal tender and will not be affected. This step willstrengthen the hands of the common man in the fightagainst corruption, black money and fake currency. Tominimise the difficulties of citizens in the coming days,several steps are being taken.

In this fight against corruption, black money, fakenotes and terrorism, in this movement for purifying ourcountry, will our people not put up with difficulties forsome days? I have full confidence that every citizen willstand up and participate in this ‘mahayagna’. My dearcountrymen, after the festivity of Diwali, now join thenation and extend your hand in this Imandaari ka Utsav,this Pramanikta ka Parv, this celebration of integrity, thisfestival of credibility. I am sure that all political parties,all Governments, social services organisations, the mediaand indeed all sections of the society will take part in thiswith enthusiasm and make it a success.

—Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address tothe Nation on demonetisation on November 8, 2016

can stop thiseconomic

To curb terrorism, counterfeit currency and blackmoney, the Government of India legally banned thebig currency notes of `500 and `1000 from themidnight of November 8, 2016. In an interview,Minister for Finance, Maharashtra, SudhirMungantiwar said the landmark decision wouldimprove the economic condition of India, encouragehonesty and bring about a digital money revolution.He laid down the objectives of demonetisation and itseffect on people and future, and spoke about themeasures taken by the Union and State Governmentsto minimise the difficulties of citizens duringimplementation of the decision. Excerpts:

revolution”

RuPay Card. Account holders deposited a few thousand crore ofrupees in these zero balance accounts. This is an efficient systemof getting the common man in the developmental mainstream anddelivering its benefits directly to him. Besides, there is trans -parency and speed in the system, as these bank accounts arelinked with the Aadhar Card, streng thening the economy further.

QQ.. WWhhaatt ootthheerr ssoolluuttiioonnss hhaavvee bbeeeenn ddeevviisseedd ttoo ccoonnttrrooll bbllaacckkmmoonneeyy??AA.. In the last two years, the Govern ment has taken special effortsto control black money. The establish ment of Special InvestigationTeam, a law on undeclared foreign income and property,agreements between India and Mauritius and India and Cyprus toavoid double taxation, a pact with Switzerland Government onbank accounts, impetus to non-cash and digital transactions,amendment in Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act and IncomeDeclaration Scheme 2016–the Union Government implementedvarious schemes to control black money and discipline theeconomy. It tried to give a chance to people to declare their wealthand undeclared property. The November 8, 2016 decision willhave to be looked upon as its next and ambitious step. I believe thisis the economic liberation day of the nation in real sense.

We are also aware that the common man has to undergo a lotof hardships due to demonetisation. However, I can say withcertainty that the common man who has earned his living withhonesty and hard work will not be at loss with this. He willdefinitely get his money exchanged till December 30, 2016. Eventhe common man is sure of this, that’s why 125 crore people of thenation have wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement despitethe many difficulties faced. The people have supported thedecision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in letter and spirit.

QQ.. WWhhaatt sstteeppss hhaavvee bbeeeenn ttaakkeenn ttoo iimmpplleemmeenntt ddeemmoonneettiissaattiioonn??

AA.. We are in regular touch with thebankers. I am personally in touch withall State Collectors and reviewing thesituation. I am in constant touch withthe Union Minister for Finance, who isresponding positively to our demands. The work of exchanging old currencynotes and giving new notes of `2000and ̀ 500 notes is in progress. The loadof currency availability felt in thebeginning will soon decline.

The Centre has made many changesto implement the decision and supportpeople. The old currency notes werebeing accepted at Governmenthospitals, medical stores, railway andbus ticket windows, airline bookingwindows, consumer co-operativesocieties, Government-approved milkbooths and petrol pumps till themidnight of November 11, 2016. Later,the period was extended to November14. Bills, taxes or penalties of Union

and State Government, municipa lities, local self-governancebodies and MHADA were accepted in old currency notes till themidnight of November 24. Payments of electricity and waterutility bills were also being accepted in old ̀ 500 and ̀ 1000 notes.The banks were kept open on Public Holidays–Saturday andSunday, i.e. November 12 and 13–in order to avoid inconvenienceto the common people. The working hours of banks were extendedby one hour. State and National Highways were made toll free.

Orders were issued to take strict action against those hospitalsand the medical stores who were refusing to accept the old notes.

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State Finance MinisterDEMONETISATION

The World Bankin its estimatein July 2010 hadreported thatthrough themedium of Indiancounterfeitcurrency in 1999,a paralleleconomy of 20.7per cent of theentire IndianNational Incomewas created; by2007, thispercentage hadrisen to 23.2 percent. Today, therate has increased25 to 26 per cent

(Above and below on facing page)People queue up outside banks toexchange old currency notes with newones; a bystander reads the newspaperthat says `500 and `1000 noteswould no longer be a legal tender

People were encouraged to report incidents of harassment onhelpline 108. The Chief Minister tweeted that hospitals shouldaccept cheques from patients, and in case a cheque bounced, anamount of up to `10,000 was to be paid from Chief Minister’sRelief Fund to the hospital. Farm produce weighing 50 kg can becarried for free by State Transport Buses. The State Governmentis helping the Reserve Bank of India to carry currency notes toremote areas through helicopters. Micro ATM machines have beeninstalled in hospitals through Bank Mitra.

QQ.. AAnn iinntteerreessttiinngg oouuttccoommee ooff ddeemmoonneettiissaattiioonn iiss tthhee rreeccoovveerryy ooffttaaxxeess.. TTeellll uuss mmoorree..AA.. This is true. November 8, 2016 proved to be the highest taxrecovery day. The State will surely procure increased taxesfrom this. Similarly, huge amount of tax revenue was collectedin the treasuries of the State/Municipalities as soon asdemonetisation was announced, as the old currency notes couldbe utilised to pay the State Government, local self-governmentbodies, MHADA, and water and electricity bills. The fundscollected in the 50 days of demonetisation process will beavailable for development of basic infrastructure and imple -mentation of social welfare schemes. Besides, banks havebecome financially stronger as bank loan arrears have beenpaid off. Banks now have funds to give new loans. TheGovernment will now be able to give more funds to farming andcomplimentary professions.

The Reserve Bank of India has deputed three vehicles andthree additional officers in each zone of the State for supply ofcurrency so that the exchange process is carried out smoothly.Actually, this is the digital era. We have become netizens. Digitaltransaction is the most secure and transparent option to pay.Though such deals are not completely possible today, yet digitalmoney and non-cash (cashless) transactions are the way to go.Even today, cheques, demand drafts, credit and debit cards,mobile wallets and electronic transactions can be done to fullcapacity; there is no restriction on that.

QQ.. DDoo yyoouu bbeelliieevvee tthhaatt tthhee ffiigghhtt aaggaaiinnsstt ccoorrrruuppttiioonn hhaass bbeeccoommeeeeaassiieerr wwiitthh ddeemmoonneettiissaattiioonn??AA.. Certainly! It can definitely be said at least for the initial daysof the drive. You can see some people dumping ̀ 1,000 notes in theriver; some are throwing the notes in dustbins; some are tearing,burning or throwing them away. This is evident that corrupt andblack money holders are terrified due to the decision. Their blackmoney worth crores has turned to mere waste paper overnight.Horse trading during elections has come to a halt. Electionscannot be won through any corrupt means now. Honestcandidates have a fair chance to win the elections. In fact, thePrime Minister had given a chance to declare black money. Thosewho did not take the benefit of the opportunity are in real troublenow. The Income Tax department has a strict watch on those whoare depositing an amount over ̀ 2.5 lakh in the bank. If you wantto avoid this in future, declare your income, pay legal tax and sleepwell for the rest of the year–this is what demonetisation teacheseveryone. People of India, who have been harassed withcorruption and inflation for decades, have welcomed the decisionwith strong support in spite of inconvenience. This says it all.

–Compiled by DDrr.. SSuurreekkhhaa MM.. MMuullaayy,, Senior AssistantDirector (Information)


Strict action will be taken against tolls that do notaccept `̀500 and `̀1000 notes. GoM doing best toensure that there’s no chaos and inconvenience.NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Our biggest challenge today is to make our nationfree from corruption and black money @narendramodi ji's decision is a war against such evilsNOVEMBER 24, 2016

We all are proud freedom fighters who’re in processof making nation free from corruption. Cooperate for50 days and 50 years of prosperity is ours!NOVEMBER 24, 2016

/devendra.fadnavis /Dev_Fadnavis /DevendraFadnavis

CCMMTWEETSHistoric and courageous decision on `̀500 and `̀1000notes to stop corruption and flow of black money.Hats off Hon @narendramodi ji!NOVEMBER 8, 2016

08 MAHARASHTRA AHEAD � DECEMBER 2016

TRIBUTE Dr B. R. Ambedkar

Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was born inMhow, studied in Satara and Mumbai, and went abroadfor his higher education. He spent a large amount of timein Mumbai and Delhi for political presentation in State

Legislature and Parliament. However, many of his activities werecentred in Nagpur, a city now synonymous with his movement.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar owing to his personal experience aswell as on account of available data, found caste as the root causeof all the socio-political problems in India. Women welfare andempowerment was one of the major moves of Dr BabasahebAmbedkar. He participated in the Depressed Women Congresstwice at Nagpur. In a congress he said, “I measure the progress ofa community by the degree of progress which women haveachieved.” This view is not only applicable to the castes andcommunities of India, but also to all the countries in the world.

TTHHEE NNAAGGPPUURR CCOONNNNEECCTTIIOONNNagpur provided a solid platform to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar forhis socio-political movements. In a true sense his public life startedfrom Nagpur with an all India conference convened by Dalits inMay 1920. The conference was presided over by a great humanrights leader, the King of Kolhapur, Shahuji Maharaj. He wasquite impressed by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s oratory skill and hiscommitment to the oppressed section. The meeting led to respectand relationship between them. The King of Kolhapur later helpedDr Babasaheb Ambedkar in his movement and studies.

The Nagpur conference also gave Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar anopportunity to unite the forces of the depressed classes. He beganconsolidating various sub-castes through interdining. Owing todeep caste prejudices within the community, the attempt initiallyremained restricted to the 18 sub-castes of Mahars. He later usedit to unite various other oppressed sections in one fold.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar advocated a campaign againstendogamy. His fortnightly Bahishkrit Bharat publicised andcelebrated the inter-caste marriage of famous Bombay dramatistP.K. Atre and Godutai Mungi. He personally adopted this

revolutionary practice by marrying a non-Mahar woman. In hisundelivered lecture, Annihilation of Caste, he forcefully conveyedthis idea by saying, “the real remedy is inter-marriage. Fusion ofblood can alone create the feeling of kith and kin and unless thisfeeling of kinship, of being kindred, becomes paramount, theseparatist feeling...the feeling of being aliens...created by castewill not vanish.... The real remedy for breaking caste is inter-marriage. Nothing else will serve as the solvent of caste... It is adirect and frontal attack.”

On August 8, 1930, Nagpur witnessed the Depressed ClassesCongress under the leadership of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Inthis congress, he focused on the nationalist issue, but in a socio-democratic style. It was a time when the political leaders of thecountry were emphasising self-governance. Lokmanya BalGangadhar Tilak, for instance, had said, “No matter how good isforeign rule, a country must be governed by her own people eventhough that governance is bad.”

In such a scenario, Dr Ambedkar’s patriotic heart respondedto the call of nationalism. However, his views were different fromthe mainstream nationalists. In one of his speeches he said, “Nocountry is good enough to rule another, and it is equally true thatno class is good enough to rule over another.” He said that thefundamental principle of a modern democratic State is therecognition of the value of an individual. But the living andoperative faith of oligarchy in India was against this ideal…Indian aristocracy was clamouring for power and was responsiblefor the continuance of the curse of untouchability, taking awayelementary human rights of six crore people.

Another important All India Depressed Class conference was

The personal life of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was fraught withdifficulties. Nonetheless, he went on tobe a professor, legal expert and astatesman. The best aspect of thepersonality of this great legend, however,was his struggle and sacrifice for thedowntrodden, says DDrr RRaattnneesshh KKaattuullkkaarr

THE CRADLE OFTRANSFORMATION

held at Nagpur between July 17 and 20, 1942. In this conference,a resolution was passed unanimously to establish All IndiaScheduled Castes Federation, whose constitution was made publicon September 7, 1942. Unlike any other political organisation, themain aim of this federation was spreading education, awarenessand spiritual and moral enhancement of the community.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar also founded a student body, AllIndia Scheduled Castes Students Federation. Its first conferencewas also organised in Nagpur. The reception committee was formedon December 16, 1946 and the conference was held from December25-27, 1946. About 3,000 boy and 500 girl student delegates from allover India participated. In his message, he said, “Our youth shouldlearn two things. Firstly, to prove that given the opportunitiesthey are inferior to none in intelligence and in capacity. Secondly,to prove that they are not merely to tread the path of personalhappiness, but to lead their community to be free, to be strongand to be respected.”

On October 13, 1956, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in a pressconference at Nagpur declared his blueprint for the RepublicanParty of India, a new political outfit. Next, his favourite andbeloved subject, Buddhism–seen by him as a focal point of hismovement–also appeared in Nagpur. A few days earlier in a BBC

radio talk he said, “I prefer Buddhism because it gives threeprinciples in combination, which no other religion does. Allthe religions bother about God, soul and life after death,but Buddhism teaches prajna (understanding as against super -stition and supernaturalism), karuna (compassion) and samata(equality). This is what man wants for a good and happy life.”

AA DDEEVVOOUUTT BBUUDDDDHHIISSTT Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s interest in Buddhism began in his schooldays, when he got the opportunity to read Buddha-Charit written by

Keluskar Guruji. Later when hestarted his public life, he named hiscolleges with Buddhist names such asSiddhartha College and MilindaCollege. He named his own houseRajagriha after the ancient Buddhistcity which has the biggest personallibrary of Asia. He also participated inBuddha Jayanti celebrations atvarious places, but most importantwas People’s Education Societyformed on July 8, 1945 that describedpromotion of Buddhism as one of itsmain agenda.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar established Buddhist Society ofIndia on May 4, 1955 in Mumbai. However, for embracingBuddhism, he chose Nagpur. October 14, 1956 witnessed a grandhistorical Buddhist ceremony where Dr Ambed kar along with hiswife embraced Buddhism amidst a crowd of lakhs of his followers.Later, he himself gave Dhamma Deeksha to millions. Hecontinued his mission with a similar ceremony held atChandrapur. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar wanted to spreadBuddha’s teaching across the nation; his next move was to have asimilar ceremony at Agra. Unfortunately, that couldn’t happen, asthe great leader of the oppressed section left the world onDecember 6, 1956, merely 54 days after conversion to Buddhism.The place where he embraced the religion, Deekhshabhoomi, oneof the Panchteerth, every year hosts many of his followers andadmirers from world over.

–The writer is Fellow at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi


Dr BabasahebAmbedkarfounded astudent body,All IndiaScheduledCastes StudentsFederation. Itsfirst conferencewas alsoorganised inNagpur

(From top right) Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar always stood for the rightsof women; a graphic representation of Dr Ambedkar embracing Buddhismon October 14, 1956; Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis and Member of Parliament Ramdas Athawale paytributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in London

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A SYMBOL OF EMOTIONAL UNITY

COLUMN CHAIRMAN, STATE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

session of the State Legislature should be held atNagpur. Emphasising on the emotional unity ofMaharashtra, he insists that the session to be held atNagpur should not come in the way of the State’shomogeneous and unified image.

“We know that an assembly session is held, butthat doesn’t mean that problems are solved. Fundsare provided to the families of farmers who havecommitted suicides. However, sometimes this moneygoes back without spending. During the session,discussions are held on such sensitive issues andsolutions are chalked out. I am of the opinion thatonce a policy decision, measures to be taken and theline of action are finalised during the session, theremust be speedy and careful implementation of theresolutions,” he says.

The contribution of various committees in thefunctioning of the State Legislature is equallyimportant. These committees keep a tab on the workof the House when it is not in session. “I believe workand control of committees must be given importance,so that there is no financial misappropriation whileimplementing Government’s excellent schemes andspecial measures taken for backward classes. It isrightly said, Parliament is represented in the house,but functions and works in the committees,” he adds.

Generally, during the session, meetings ofLegislative Committees are not held. Sometimes, dueto excessive workload in the House, the work iscompleted by sitting late. He says, “I am of theopinion that for solving the problems of people,especially those from backward areas, the concernedcommittees should begin hosting meetings duringthe Nagpur session as well.”

He further adds, “No doubt, we have progressed ininformation technology, but I believe face-to-facemeetings and not Facebook hold importance. Themeetings give a feeling of oneness. Staying witheveryone at shibir offices during the period of thewinter session gives a feeling of togetherness. One getsa chance to meet elected representatives of variousparties, and is able to communicate with eminentpeople of Vidarbha. During the session, the emotionalunity–as said by Yashwantrao Chavan–is revived.Going forward, I hope the regional develop mentalimbalances and discrimination seen during the sessionare eliminated.”

–SShhuubbhhaannggii KKhhaapprree

The Chairman of the State LegislativeCouncil, Ramraje Nimbalkar believes therecannot be any distinction between thewinter, monsoon and budget sessions, as

Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) displaythe same commitment to assembly work. In everysession, there are different issues reflected in theState Council. However, MLCs are mindful of thefact that the winter session should give greaterimpetus to the problems and challenges of Vidarbha.

According to Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar, successivewinter sessions at Nagpur have underlined the issuesof the region on priority. While accepting the region’sbacklog, he insists on follow up of policies’ imple -

mentation. He suggests that some committees can beconstituted to take up important policy measureshighlighted during the session on weekends.

On the growing regional divide, which is oftenreflected in both Assembly and Council, he says,“This is true and unfortunate, and should not happen.There is no reason why the discussion on backward -ness of any region leads to western Maha rashtraversus rest of Maharashtra.”

The Chairman of the State Legislative Council,recalling the speech made by the then Chief Ministerand architect of modern Maharashtra, YashwantraoChavan on August 12, 1960 at the Legislative Council,says that as per the Nagpur Pact, every year one

The development of Maharashtra should be visible across its sections and regions. We mustend regional imbalances and discrimination, says RRaammrraajjee NNaaiikk--NNiimmbbaallkkaarr

The contributionof various

committees in thefunctioning of the

State Legislatureis equally

important. Thesecommittees keep

a tab on the workof the House whenit is not in session.

I believe, workand control of the

committeesmust be given

importance. It isrightly said,

Parliament isrepresented in the

house, butfunctions and

works in thecommittees

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomes Chairman,State Legislative Council Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar ahead ofthe annual winter session at Nagpur


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in the debates and discussions over importantlegislative bills. While I am not critical about the workdone, like some good debates on important issues, Iwant to drive a point that things have changed.”

Citing an example, Haribhau Bagde adds thatearlier members across the party lines participating inany discussions would wait eagerly to hear the reply ofministers. “Today, I notice that several members aftermaking their speeches leave the assembly. Theeagerness to wait and listen to ministers’ response isnot seen uniformly among members.”

Haribhau Bagde underlines the need of betterattendance in the assembly during the session. It isimportant as members’ participation makes adifference. Moreover, with live telecast of pro -ceedings, people across Maharashtra get to watchthe session, which cannot be ignored. “I believe thatmore time should be spent on discussion of legislativebills. Often there are other issues that consume moretime and discussion. As a result, the debates on theimportant legislative bill get lesser priority in termsof discussion on the floor of the House.”

The Nagpur session brings with it work andopportunity for greater interaction among themembers across party lines. “In the last threedecades, I have not missed a single winter session. Istill recall the Gowari stampede in Nagpur in 1994that led to death of 114 people. The painful incidenthappened on Friday and immediately i.e. on Mondaythe issue was discussed, many participated in thediscussion. Everybody voiced that such a fatefulincident could have been avoided,” he shares.

When questioned why despite debates in the pastthree decades Vidarbha has not been able toovercome backwardness, Haribhau Bagde says, “Inthe past, a budget would be allocated for the region,but it would remain unspent. This was because thedepartments did not have the required manpower todrive development projects.” He adds, “In the wake ofvacancies, the budget would either lapse or getdiverted for other work. This led to non-developmentof the region.”

To bring Vidarbha at par with other prosperousregions of the State, development at village levelacross verticals of education, health and agricultureis a must. Progress would bring prosperity and helpovercome backwardness, he stresses.

–SShhuubbhhaannggii KKhhaapprree

At the winter session of the State LegislativeAssembly of Maharashtra at Nagpur, it isthe endeavour of the elected represen -tatives to ensure that a maximum number

of issues related to Vidarbha are discussed andresolved. These are both expectations and effortsvoiced by the Speaker of the State LegislativeAssembly, Haribhau Bagde.

Haribhau Bagde who stepped into the StateLegislative Assembly way back in 1985 recalls thatthe Nagpur session always held a special place forelected representatives as a platform to projectregional issues and as a pleasant break. In the last 31years, he has attended all the sessions held at thesecond capital of Maharashtra and witnessed thesubtle changes in the legislative work and conduct ofassembly members and ministers. “I believe that theduration of the session is decreasing over the years.On an average, it does not extend beyond two weeks,which is unfortunate. I wish the sessions werelonger,” he says.

While expressing his concern over the operations ofthe State Assembly, he says, “I see a marked difference

The Nagpur session always held a special place for elected representatives as a platform to project regional issues and greater interaction among members, says HHaarriibbhhaauu BBaaggddee

Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis greets Speaker

of State LegislativeAssembly Haribhau Bagde

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with both the sides–the Government and electedrepresentatives of Vidarbha and other areas. As aresponsible member of the opposition for three terms,I was always active in the winter sessions of the StateLegislature. I made dedicated efforts towardsaccomplishing the real objective of holding the session.Now the role and the responsibilities have changedand, while leading the Government, we are workingtowards doing justice to the people of Vidarbha.

Both of the last two winter sessions were

conducted for three weeks’ duration and dedicated tomeaningful efforts to resolve development issues ofVidarbha and the rest of the regions. Besides, specialmeetings were held to discuss the issues of eachdistrict. Meaningful discussions were also held at allthe three levels of administration, elected represen -tatives and Government. These meetings led toconcrete action in each of State’s district. After thereview of pending work related to roads, agriculture,industries, electricity, water and irrigation andothers, and suggestions of the elected members, thedirection of further action was decided.

With concerted efforts being made for the

Maharashtra Legislature is only one of itskind in India. A glaring example ofState’s holistic progress, it is respectedfor achieving excellence in parlia -

mentary traditions and creating ideal norms for ademocratic system. The venerable tradition thatstarted with the foundation of Legislative Councilfor Bombay Province has matured over a huge andimpressive innings of 154 years. I can divide itsjourney into three landmark periods–first, thejourney of 75 years, from 1862 to 1937; second, thefoundation of the Assembly for Bombay Province in1937 as per Government of India Act 1935; and third,after 1960, the year of the Statehood of Maharashtra.The decision of hosting an assembly session inNagpur was taken in the third period.

In the historical Nagpur Pact signed onSeptember 28, 1953, it was suggested to conduct onesession of the legislature in a year at Nagpur. Adiscussion was held on the Pact in the House onAugust 12, 1960. The then Chief Minister Yashwant -raoji Chavan explained Maharashtra’s position indetails in his policy statement on the matter. The firstsession of the Assembly was held the same year inNagpur on November 10.

The tradition of hosting a session at NagpurAssembly has been maintained for the past 56 yearsbarring a few years. Its significance is underlined inalmost every session, as various issues come up fordiscussion. The ever-important matters such asproblems of orange farmers of Vidarbha and those ofother farmers and farm labour, demands of tenduleaves’ producers, malnutrition in tribal communities,and proposals for drought and irrigation have beendiscussed. The annual session, however, was expectedto contribute more. It was supposed to be a medium ofdialogue for Vidarbha and a way to fortify itsrelationship with other regions of the State.

Legislature is a temple of parliamentary demo -cracy where peoples’ problems are solved. StateLegislature must exhibit sentimental positivity tomaintain reliability of democracy. Otherwise peoplelose confidence in the institution. If the ethicalcontribution of the Nagpur session had been on this,it would have been more satisfactory. The desires andaspirations of the people of Vidarbha should havebeen reflected to the fullest extent in the functioningof the assembly. Of course, this responsi bility lies

With efforts being made for the progress of Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra,the picture of these regions is set to change in years to come, says DDeevveennddrraa FFaaddnnaavviiss

Legislature is atemple of

parliamentarydemo cracy wherepeoples’ problems

are solved. StateLegislature

must exhibitsentimentalpositivity to

maintainreliability ofdemocracy.

Otherwise peoplelose confidence inthe institution. If

the ethicalcontribution of

the Nagpursession had beenon this, it wouldhave been more

satisfactoryfor projects that can not only change the face ofVidarbha, but entire Maharashtra. Very soon, Nagpuris going to be on the global map as a smart city.Another area of attention is the development of tribalcommunities living in remote areas.

Last month, a special Cabinet meeting inAurangabad witnessed important decisions taken fora comprehensive development of Marathwada. Weare confident of providing justice to the aspirations ofthe people of Maharashtra. I believe that the sessionat Nagpur will definitely reflect this.

—As told to Hemraj Bagul, PRO,Chief Minister's Office

(Clockwise from left) VidhanBhavan; MIHAN; a graphicrepresentation of Nagpur

metro train; proposedNagpur smart city

We are takingimportantdecisions in theareas ofagriculture,irrigation,industries andtransport, and areimplementingthem as well.Foundations arebeing laid forprojects that willnot only changethe face ofVidarbha, but theentire State. Verysoon, Nagpur isgoing to be on theglobal map as asmart city. We arealso working onthe welfare ofState’s tribalcommunities

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development of Vidarbha, Marathwada and NorthMaharashtra, the picture of these areas will definitelybe better. Apart from carrying out perennialdevelopment of agriculture, our efforts to raise a self-reliant farmer in Vidarbha through long-terminvestment are getting more and more aggressive.Over the last few years, this farmer had to pay a highprice for natural calamities like drought. We havegiven topmost priority to changing the lifestyle of thisfarmer. We are, accordingly, taking importantdecisions in the areas of agriculture, irrigation,industries, transport and others, and are meticulouslyimplementing the same. Foundations are being laid

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with both the sides–the Government and electedrepresentatives of Vidarbha and other areas. As aresponsible member of the opposition for three terms,I was always active in the winter sessions of the StateLegislature. I made dedicated efforts towardsaccomplishing the real objective of holding the session.Now the role and the responsibilities have changedand, while leading the Government, we are workingtowards doing justice to the people of Vidarbha.

Both of the last two winter sessions were

conducted for three weeks’ duration and dedicated tomeaningful efforts to resolve development issues ofVidarbha and the rest of the regions. Besides, specialmeetings were held to discuss the issues of eachdistrict. Meaningful discussions were also held at allthe three levels of administration, elected represen -tatives and Government. These meetings led toconcrete action in each of State’s district. After thereview of pending work related to roads, agriculture,industries, electricity, water and irrigation andothers, and suggestions of the elected members, thedirection of further action was decided.

With concerted efforts being made for the

Maharashtra Legislature is only one of itskind in India. A glaring example ofState’s holistic progress, it is respectedfor achieving excellence in parlia -

mentary traditions and creating ideal norms for ademocratic system. The venerable tradition thatstarted with the foundation of Legislative Councilfor Bombay Province has matured over a huge andimpressive innings of 154 years. I can divide itsjourney into three landmark periods–first, thejourney of 75 years, from 1862 to 1937; second, thefoundation of the Assembly for Bombay Province in1937 as per Government of India Act 1935; and third,after 1960, the year of the Statehood of Maharashtra.The decision of hosting an assembly session inNagpur was taken in the third period.

In the historical Nagpur Pact signed onSeptember 28, 1953, it was suggested to conduct onesession of the legislature in a year at Nagpur. Adiscussion was held on the Pact in the House onAugust 12, 1960. The then Chief Minister Yashwant -raoji Chavan explained Maharashtra’s position indetails in his policy statement on the matter. The firstsession of the Assembly was held the same year inNagpur on November 10.

The tradition of hosting a session at NagpurAssembly has been maintained for the past 56 yearsbarring a few years. Its significance is underlined inalmost every session, as various issues come up fordiscussion. The ever-important matters such asproblems of orange farmers of Vidarbha and those ofother farmers and farm labour, demands of tenduleaves’ producers, malnutrition in tribal communities,and proposals for drought and irrigation have beendiscussed. The annual session, however, was expectedto contribute more. It was supposed to be a medium ofdialogue for Vidarbha and a way to fortify itsrelationship with other regions of the State.

Legislature is a temple of parliamentary demo -cracy where peoples’ problems are solved. StateLegislature must exhibit sentimental positivity tomaintain reliability of democracy. Otherwise peoplelose confidence in the institution. If the ethicalcontribution of the Nagpur session had been on this,it would have been more satisfactory. The desires andaspirations of the people of Vidarbha should havebeen reflected to the fullest extent in the functioningof the assembly. Of course, this responsi bility lies

With efforts being made for the progress of Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra,the picture of these regions is set to change in years to come, says Devendra Fadnavis

Legislature is atemple of

parliamentarydemo cracy wherepeoples’ problems

are solved. StateLegislature

must exhibitsentimentalpositivity to

maintainreliability ofdemocracy.

Otherwise peoplelose confidence inthe institution. If

the ethicalcontribution of

the Nagpursession had beenon this, it wouldhave been more

satisfactoryfor projects that can not only change the face ofVidarbha, but entire Maharashtra. Very soon, Nagpuris going to be on the global map as a smart city.Another area of attention is the development of tribalcommunities living in remote areas.

Last month, a special Cabinet meeting inAurangabad witnessed important decisions taken fora comprehensive development of Marathwada. Weare confident of providing justice to the aspirations ofthe people of Maharashtra. I believe that the sessionat Nagpur will definitely reflect this.

—As told to HHeemmrraajj BBaagguull,, PRO,Chief Minister's Office

(Clockwise from left) VidhanBhavan; MIHAN; a graphicrepresentation of Nagpur

metro train; proposedNagpur smart city

We are takingimportantdecisions in theareas ofagriculture,irrigation,industries andtransport, and areimplementingthem as well.Foundations arebeing laid forprojects that willnot only changethe face ofVidarbha, but theentire State. Verysoon, Nagpur isgoing to be on theglobal map as asmart city. We arealso working onthe welfare ofState’s tribalcommunities

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entire State Secretariat and State Legislature isshifted from Mumbai to Nagpur. It is not only timeconsuming, but also not viable economically. Thepresent Govern ment talks about Digital Maha rashtra.So, it should make urgent efforts to digitise thesecretariat, libraries and legislature. If this task is


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district of Vidarbha–a position that furtherstrengthened my bond with the region.

I firmly believe that even if an MLA represents acertain area, his contribution and involvement in theassembly sessions should not be limited to hisconstituency, but apply to the entire State. The Nagpurwinter sessions strengthen this sentiment and help usthink for the uplift of the whole of Maharashtra.

Nagpur sessions have witnessed many politicaltransitions. At times, these sessions have changedthe course of the State’s politics. No wonder then,they have strong political significance. Either manyimportant decisions were taken here or thegroundwork for crucial resolutions was done in theNagpur sessions.

In 2014, I was entrusted with the responsibility ofLeader of Opposition, and the winter session 2015 wasmy first in that capacity. During this session, some ofthe important topics discussed were farmer suicides,loan waivers for farmers, plummeting market rates oforanges and other agricultural produce, corruption intribal areas, growing crimes in Nagpur, and others.

Another important issue that I would like to pointout is that every year during the Nagpur session, the

The winter session held every year inNagpur has an important role to play in thefunctioning of Maharashtra and itslegislature. Since 1 May 1960–the day the

State was founded–the annual winter session isheld at Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur in accordance withthe Nagpur Pact. It is only appropriate that thelegislative sessions of the State, with an area of over3 lakh sq. km and population over 13 crore, takeplace in two cities–Nagpur and Mumbai. Peoplefrom all over Maha rashtra look forward to thesesessions to put forth their problems and follow upthereafter. The Nagpur session is particularlyimportant for the people and farmers of Vidarbha. Itis also a perfect platform for the State Governmentand elected representatives, as there is a concertedeffort to find solutions to the problems throughdiscussions and debates.

Vidarbha comprises of 11 districts and tworevenue divisions of Nagpur and Amravati. Alldistricts of the region have distinct lifestyles,languages and dialects. The diversity has led todiffering issues across the region, from Amgao toKhmagao and Arni to Dharani. For instance, the croppatterns of the East and West Vidarbha are entirelydifferent. The issues of Gadchiroli and Melghat arevery specific, as they have substantial tribalpopulations. Culturally, Vidarbha has manyvariations and Marathi dialects, in addition to Hindispoken in and around Nagpur. In short, themultifarious Vidarbha has different problems to dealwith, and an annual session held in the region is thebest way to express these problems and solve them.

I hail from Ahmednagar district of NorthMaharashtra and have been connected to Mumbaiand Pune since my childhood. As an MLA, I was wellaware of the problems of these areas. But Nagpursessions helped me understand the problems ofVidarbha as well. This is true for everyone who haseither lived in Mumbai or represented areas as faras Konkan. At Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, we arefamiliarised with the region’s problems, whetherbig or small. Also, direct interactions with concernedpeople and authorities make the work to be doneeasier. The effort to solve the problems in the samesession also becomes possible. When I was Ministerof State, I tried to solve many problems. I was alsothe Guardian Minister of Amravati–a prominent

The Nagpur session has been significant in underlining the problems of Vidarbha, says RRaaddhhaakkrriisshhnnaa VViikkhhee--PPaattiill,, Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

The sessions atVidhan Bhavan,

Nagpur havewitnessed many

politicaltransitions. At

times, thesesessions havechanged thecourse of the

State’s politics. Nowonder then, they

have strongpolitical

significance.Either many

importantdecisions were

taken here or thegroundwork for

crucial resolutionswas done in theNagpur sessions

undertaken on a war footing, maybe in a year or two wewill see fewer trucks travelling to Nagpur fromMumbai. It will also make decision making easier atregional and district levels. We hope that in theforthcoming Nagpur session, the Government takes adecision on this suggestion and speeds up itsadministrative work.

Also, many Commissionerates and directoratesare based in Mumbai and Pune. We need to build aconsensus about shifting those related to Vidarbhaand Marathwada to their respective areas. AsMinister for Agriculture, I had taken the initiative ofmoving the Agricultural Commissionerate fromPune. I will be glad if the task left incomplete then iscompleted by the current Government.

The residents of Vidarbha expect the legislature togive priorities to their problems. As per the NagpurPact, the duration of the winter session should be sixweeks. We expect the Government to consider this.The winter session of 2016 is extremely crucial for theState of Maharashtra. Apart from agriculture,economy and administration of the Government, manysocial issues need to be discussed. In the upcomingsession, we will bring up for discussion the State’scurrent challenges with the intention of solving them.We will put forth our side positively and hope that theGovernment will reciprocate in similar spirit and dojustice to the various sections of society.

–As told to Abhijit Deshmukh,Media Co-ordinator

People lookforward to Nagpursession to putforth theirproblems andfollow upthereafter. Thesession isparticularlyimportant for thepeople andfarmers ofVidarbha. It is also a perfectplatform for theState Governmentand electedrepresen tatives, as there is aconcerted effort tofind solutions tothe problemsthroughdiscussions anddebates

(Clockwise from above)Deekshabhoomi; Futala Lake; TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve;Garden of Anand Sagar; (below) VidhanBhavan, Nagpur

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entire State Secretariat and State Legislature isshifted from Mumbai to Nagpur. It is not only timeconsuming, but also not viable economically. Thepresent Govern ment talks about Digital Maha rashtra.So, it should make urgent efforts to digitise thesecretariat, libraries and legislature. If this task is


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district of Vidarbha–a position that furtherstrengthened my bond with the region.

I firmly believe that even if an MLA represents acertain area, his contribution and involvement in theassembly sessions should not be limited to hisconstituency, but apply to the entire State. The Nagpurwinter sessions strengthen this sentiment and help usthink for the uplift of the whole of Maharashtra.

Nagpur sessions have witnessed many politicaltransitions. At times, these sessions have changedthe course of the State’s politics. No wonder then,they have strong political significance. Either manyimportant decisions were taken here or thegroundwork for crucial resolutions was done in theNagpur sessions.

In 2014, I was entrusted with the responsibility ofLeader of Opposition, and the winter session 2015 wasmy first in that capacity. During this session, some ofthe important topics discussed were farmer suicides,loan waivers for farmers, plummeting market rates oforanges and other agricultural produce, corruption intribal areas, growing crimes in Nagpur, and others.

Another important issue that I would like to pointout is that every year during the Nagpur session, the

The winter session held every year inNagpur has an important role to play in thefunctioning of Maharashtra and itslegislature. Since 1 May 1960–the day the

State was founded–the annual winter session isheld at Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur in accordance withthe Nagpur Pact. It is only appropriate that thelegislative sessions of the State, with an area of over3 lakh sq. km and population over 13 crore, takeplace in two cities–Nagpur and Mumbai. Peoplefrom all over Maha rashtra look forward to thesesessions to put forth their problems and follow upthereafter. The Nagpur session is particularlyimportant for the people and farmers of Vidarbha. Itis also a perfect platform for the State Governmentand elected representatives, as there is a concertedeffort to find solutions to the problems throughdiscussions and debates.

Vidarbha comprises of 11 districts and tworevenue divisions of Nagpur and Amravati. Alldistricts of the region have distinct lifestyles,languages and dialects. The diversity has led todiffering issues across the region, from Amgao toKhmagao and Arni to Dharani. For instance, the croppatterns of the East and West Vidarbha are entirelydifferent. The issues of Gadchiroli and Melghat arevery specific, as they have substantial tribalpopulations. Culturally, Vidarbha has manyvariations and Marathi dialects, in addition to Hindispoken in and around Nagpur. In short, themultifarious Vidarbha has different problems to dealwith, and an annual session held in the region is thebest way to express these problems and solve them.

I hail from Ahmednagar district of NorthMaharashtra and have been connected to Mumbaiand Pune since my childhood. As an MLA, I was wellaware of the problems of these areas. But Nagpursessions helped me understand the problems ofVidarbha as well. This is true for everyone who haseither lived in Mumbai or represented areas as faras Konkan. At Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, we arefamiliarised with the region’s problems, whetherbig or small. Also, direct interactions with concernedpeople and authorities make the work to be doneeasier. The effort to solve the problems in the samesession also becomes possible. When I was Ministerof State, I tried to solve many problems. I was alsothe Guardian Minister of Amravati–a prominent

The Nagpur session has been significant in underlining the problems of Vidarbha, says Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil, Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

The sessions atVidhan Bhavan,

Nagpur havewitnessed many

politicaltransitions. At

times, thesesessions havechanged thecourse of the

State’s politics. Nowonder then, they

have strongpolitical

significance.Either many

importantdecisions were

taken here or thegroundwork for

crucial resolutionswas done in theNagpur sessions

undertaken on a war footing, maybe in a year or two wewill see fewer trucks travelling to Nagpur fromMumbai. It will also make decision making easier atregional and district levels. We hope that in theforthcoming Nagpur session, the Government takes adecision on this suggestion and speeds up itsadministrative work.

Also, many Commissionerates and directoratesare based in Mumbai and Pune. We need to build aconsensus about shifting those related to Vidarbhaand Marathwada to their respective areas. AsMinister for Agriculture, I had taken the initiative ofmoving the Agricultural Commissionerate fromPune. I will be glad if the task left incomplete then iscompleted by the current Government.

The residents of Vidarbha expect the legislature togive priorities to their problems. As per the NagpurPact, the duration of the winter session should be sixweeks. We expect the Government to consider this.The winter session of 2016 is extremely crucial for theState of Maharashtra. Apart from agriculture,economy and administration of the Government, manysocial issues need to be discussed. In the upcomingsession, we will bring up for discussion the State’scurrent challenges with the intention of solving them.We will put forth our side positively and hope that theGovernment will reciprocate in similar spirit and dojustice to the various sections of society.

–As told to AAbbhhiijjiitt DDeesshhmmuukkhh,,Media Co-ordinator

People lookforward to Nagpursession to putforth theirproblems andfollow upthereafter. Thesession isparticularlyimportant for thepeople andfarmers ofVidarbha. It is also a perfectplatform for theState Governmentand electedrepresen tatives, as there is aconcerted effort tofind solutions tothe problemsthroughdiscussions anddebates

(Clockwise from above)Deekshabhoomi; Futala Lake; TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve;Garden of Anand Sagar; (below) VidhanBhavan, Nagpur

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have to make this foundation even stronger. We needto use the Nagpur session effectively for positive andconstructive work.

Our first Chief Minister and the architect ofmodern Maharashtra, Yashvantrao Chavan haddeclared on March 14, 1960 that Vidarbha andMarathwada should get more aid than guided in theNagpur Pact. This was at the time when he had put upthe Bombay State Reorgani sation Act before thelegislature. Since then, every Chief Minister has madesincere efforts to develop Vidarbha by taking stepssuch as setting up Government head offices in the


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If one scans State Government’s mouthpieces,Lokrajya and Maharashtra Ahead, one can ascertainthe importance of Nagpur sessions. For the last fiveyears and more, the State has been under the shadowof drought. These calamities have made farmers andtheir families miserable, even pushing some toextreme steps like suicide. The Nagpur sessions havehelped us support farmers and their kin. Manyimportant pro-farmer decisions such as loanswaivers, compensation and loan restruc turing havebeen taken in these sessions.

While the winter session at Nagpur symbolises astrong and united Maharashtra, in recent years wehave heard people suggesting it has become a mereformality. Now, this may not be entirely wrong, butthe reasons suggested are rather trivial and can besolved. If the ruling party considers and handles theissues of public interest raised by elected represen -tatives with utmost sensitivity and positivity, we caneasily overcome the hurdles, putting an end to thedespair towards the session.

VVIISSIIOONN OOFF SSAAMMYYUUKKTTAA MMAAHHAARRAASSHHTTRRAAAs mentioned earlier, the winter session is based onthe Nagpur Pact. The then political leadership inVidarbha took this historical decision on September28, 1953 to be a part of Samyukta (united) Maha -rashtra. Even though the decision was based oncertain conditions, it definitely strengthened theSamyukta Maharashtra movement. In future, we

The annual winter session held in Nagpur is asymbol of a developed, liberal, great andunited Maharashtra. The geographicalexpanse from India’s western coast to its

centre is a matter of pride for anyone who loves Maha -rashtra. For us, the annual session at Nagpur is not apractice, but our rich tradition. I firmly believe thatthe session plays a huge role in making Maharashtratruly ‘Maha’ or great; it is important not just for thepeople of Vidarbha, but also for the whole State.

At Nagpur, the elected representatives get achance to follow up on the announcements anddecisions taken during the budget session. Since thisis a post-monsoon session, it proves helpful inproviding support to farmers, who have borne thebrunt of natural disasters. With the sessionscheduled at the end of the calendar year, it is a goodtime for both ruling and opposition parties to finishtheir incomplete plans and chalk out new ones.

During the winter session, it is expected from themembers to plan and speed up Maharashtra’sdevelopment, particularly Vidarbha. Every membertries to achieve the objective as per his or her styleand abilities. Since the last 15 years when we werethe ruling party, we took many landmark decisionsin these sessions for the welfare of all sections,from farmers, labourers, backward classes andminorities to women, students and lesser privileged.No doubt, the opposition extended its full support tomake this possible.

Nagpur sessions play a key role in making Maharashtra truly Maha. It is symbolic of the State’sculture and ethos, says DDhhaannaannjjaayy MMuunnddee,, Leader of Opposition, Legislative Council

The winter sessionis based on

Nagpur Pact. Thethen politicalleadership in

Vidarbha took thishistorical decision

on September28, 1953 to be a

part of Samyukta(united)

Maharashtra.Even though the

decision wasbased on certain

conditions, itdefinitely

strengthened theSamyukta

Maharashtramovement. In

future, we have tomake this

foundation evenstronger

region, building roads and educational facilities,providing irrigation facilities and others. However,such initiatives are not enough, as the growth rate ofthe region needs to be higher. Ensuring a 24-hourwater supply, abundant electricity, bringing maximumland under irrigation, cleaning water bodies for betterwater conservation and storage, allotting a fair shareof minerals to the region, creating new business andemployment opportunities and reviving old businessesare some of the important tasks before us.

We must also develop tourism in places such asChikhaldara and Nagzira. Achieving cultural, socialand educational growth is another area to work upon.Better law and order is another crucial area. As anopposition party, we are ready to cooperate with theGovernment through legislative sessions.

I believe, we need to give out a strong messagethrough the Nagpur winter session that the people ofMaharashtra are united on the issues of developmentof Vidarbha as well as Maharashtra’s unity. I amconfident that the special issues of MaharashtraAhead and Lokrajya released by Directorate Generalof Information and Public Relations will play animportant role in this. It is to be noted that I wasappointed as the Leader of Opposition, LegislativeCouncil in the Nagpur session of 2014, so I have aspecial attach ment to these sessions. I am willing toextend my total cooperation and contribution infaster progress of Vidarbha.

–As told to Sanjay Deshmukh, OSD

At Nagpur, theelectedrepresentativesget a chance tofollow up on theannouncementsand decisionstaken during thebudget session.Since this is apost-monsoonsession it proveshelpful inproviding supportto farmers, whohave borne thebrunt of naturaldisasters. With thesession scheduledat the end of thecalendar year, it isa good time forboth ruling andopposition partiesto finish theirincomplete plansand chalk outnew ones

(Clockwise from top) Awholesale market for

oranges; sprinkler beingused for irrigation;

cotton cultivation; a farmpond; a highway in

Maharashtra

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have to make this foundation even stronger. We needto use the Nagpur session effectively for positive andconstructive work.

Our first Chief Minister and the architect ofmodern Maharashtra, Yashvantrao Chavan haddeclared on March 14, 1960 that Vidarbha andMarathwada should get more aid than guided in theNagpur Pact. This was at the time when he had put upthe Bombay State Reorgani sation Act before thelegislature. Since then, every Chief Minister has madesincere efforts to develop Vidarbha by taking stepssuch as setting up Government head offices in the


THE FOUNDATION OF A UNITED STATE

COLUMN LEADER OF OPPOSITION, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

If one scans State Government’s mouthpieces,Lokrajya and Maharashtra Ahead, one can ascertainthe importance of Nagpur sessions. For the last fiveyears and more, the State has been under the shadowof drought. These calamities have made farmers andtheir families miserable, even pushing some toextreme steps like suicide. The Nagpur sessions havehelped us support farmers and their kin. Manyimportant pro-farmer decisions such as loanswaivers, compensation and loan restruc turing havebeen taken in these sessions.

While the winter session at Nagpur symbolises astrong and united Maharashtra, in recent years wehave heard people suggesting it has become a mereformality. Now, this may not be entirely wrong, butthe reasons suggested are rather trivial and can besolved. If the ruling party considers and handles theissues of public interest raised by elected represen -tatives with utmost sensitivity and positivity, we caneasily overcome the hurdles, putting an end to thedespair towards the session.

VISION OF SAMYUKTA MAHARASHTRAAs mentioned earlier, the winter session is based onthe Nagpur Pact. The then political leadership inVidarbha took this historical decision on September28, 1953 to be a part of Samyukta (united) Maha -rashtra. Even though the decision was based oncertain conditions, it definitely strengthened theSamyukta Maharashtra movement. In future, we

The annual winter session held in Nagpur is asymbol of a developed, liberal, great andunited Maharashtra. The geographicalexpanse from India’s western coast to its

centre is a matter of pride for anyone who loves Maha -rashtra. For us, the annual session at Nagpur is not apractice, but our rich tradition. I firmly believe thatthe session plays a huge role in making Maharashtratruly ‘Maha’ or great; it is important not just for thepeople of Vidarbha, but also for the whole State.

At Nagpur, the elected representatives get achance to follow up on the announcements anddecisions taken during the budget session. Since thisis a post-monsoon session, it proves helpful inproviding support to farmers, who have borne thebrunt of natural disasters. With the sessionscheduled at the end of the calendar year, it is a goodtime for both ruling and opposition parties to finishtheir incomplete plans and chalk out new ones.

During the winter session, it is expected from themembers to plan and speed up Maharashtra’sdevelopment, particularly Vidarbha. Every membertries to achieve the objective as per his or her styleand abilities. Since the last 15 years when we werethe ruling party, we took many landmark decisionsin these sessions for the welfare of all sections,from farmers, labourers, backward classes andminorities to women, students and lesser privileged.No doubt, the opposition extended its full support tomake this possible.

Nagpur sessions play a key role in making Maharashtra truly Maha. It is symbolic of the State’sculture and ethos, says Dhananjay Munde, Leader of Opposition, Legislative Council

The winter sessionis based on

Nagpur Pact. Thethen politicalleadership in

Vidarbha took thishistorical decision

on September28, 1953 to be a

part of Samyukta(united)

Maharashtra.Even though the

decision wasbased on certain

conditions, itdefinitely

strengthened theSamyukta

Maharashtramovement. In

future, we have tomake this

foundation evenstronger

region, building roads and educational facilities,providing irrigation facilities and others. However,such initiatives are not enough, as the growth rate ofthe region needs to be higher. Ensuring a 24-hourwater supply, abundant electricity, bringing maximumland under irrigation, cleaning water bodies for betterwater conservation and storage, allotting a fair shareof minerals to the region, creating new business andemployment opportunities and reviving old businessesare some of the important tasks before us.

We must also develop tourism in places such asChikhaldara and Nagzira. Achieving cultural, socialand educational growth is another area to work upon.Better law and order is another crucial area. As anopposition party, we are ready to cooperate with theGovernment through legislative sessions.

I believe, we need to give out a strong messagethrough the Nagpur winter session that the people ofMaharashtra are united on the issues of developmentof Vidarbha as well as Maharashtra’s unity. I amconfident that the special issues of MaharashtraAhead and Lokrajya released by Directorate Generalof Information and Public Relations will play animportant role in this. It is to be noted that I wasappointed as the Leader of Opposition, LegislativeCouncil in the Nagpur session of 2014, so I have aspecial attach ment to these sessions. I am willing toextend my total cooperation and contribution infaster progress of Vidarbha.

–As told to SSaannjjaayy DDeesshhmmuukkhh, OSD

At Nagpur, theelectedrepresentativesget a chance tofollow up on theannouncementsand decisionstaken during thebudget session.Since this is apost-monsoonsession it proveshelpful inproviding supportto farmers, whohave borne thebrunt of naturaldisasters. With thesession scheduledat the end of thecalendar year, it isa good time forboth ruling andopposition partiesto finish theirincomplete plansand chalk outnew ones

(Clockwise from top) Awholesale market for

oranges; sprinkler beingused for irrigation;

cotton cultivation; a farmpond; a highway in

Maharashtra

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NAGPUR SESSIONAs per the Nagpur Pact, Chief Minister Yash wantraoChavan presented a proposal in the House forcon ducting one session of the Legislature at Nagpur.A lengthy discussion was held on this pro posalon August 12, 1960, leading to its accep tance. Ear lier,sessions of the then Madhya Legislative Assemblyused to be held in the Council Hall building at Nag pur.This building was con structed and com pleted in 1914.

The first Nagpur session of the MaharashtraLegislative Assembly was held from November 10 toDecember 16, 1960. This session lasted for 27 dayswith 136.10 hours of work. The session that lastedfor 28 days in 1968, from November 18 to December27, is the longest session till date. Two sessions of theLegislature were held in Nagpur in 1986–15 daysfrom January 6 to 24 and 15 days from November 24to December 12. This is an exceptional occurrence. OnJanuary 21, 1980 Governor Sadiq Ali and on January6, 1986 Governor Kona Prabhakara Rao addressedthe joint Houses of Legislature at Nagpur.

The members had to face inconvenience due tothe 120-member seating capacity of the earlierNagpur Legislative Assembly and LegislativeCouncil with a temporary seating arrangement. Since1960, with the exception of 1962-63 (the situationthat arose as China and Pakistan attacked India)the winter session is being conducted regularly atNagpur every year. On March 7, 1992, the then PrimeMinister P. V. Narasimha Rao laid the foundationstone of the annexe building of the Vidhan Bhavan atNagpur. On December 11, 1993, the then PresidentDr Shankar Dayal Sharma inaugurated the newHouse in this annexe. The Legislative Assemblymeetings began to be hosted there, while theLegislative Council meetings were conducted in theold Legislative Assembly House. From 1960 to date(except 1962, 1963, 1979 and 1985), 53 sessions havetaken place at Nagpur.

–The writer is Librarian and Informationand Research Officer at the State

Legislature Secretariat

In order to mark this significant occasion, theGolden Jubilee of the Legislative Assembly wascelebrated with great enthusiasm in 1988. TheDiamond Jubilee of the Legislative Assembly wascelebrated in 2012.

After the re-organisation of States in 1957 postthe General Elections, the then Bombay StateBilingual Legislative Assembly was founded. Then,after the re-organisation of Bombay State, the firstLegislative Assembly of Maharashtra was estab -lished on 1 May 1960. Post 1962, 1967, 1972, 1978,1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014elections, the Maha rashtra Legislative Assembly wasformed 13 times.


AN ASSEMBLY OF IDEAS

NAGPUR ASSEMBLY HISTORY

Ambedkar and Dr. Ramkrishna Bhandarkar as itsrevered members. They brought prestige to thisLegislature through their great achievements.

The significant milestone in India’s Consti -tutional history was the Government of India Act of1935, wherein federal type of administrative systemwas accepted. Also, provinces were granted auto -nomy. As per this law, the Legislative Assembly andLegislative Council came into existence in BombayProvince in 1937.

SSIIGGNNIIFFIICCAANNTT IINNCCIIDDEENNTTSS The resolution of the Constitution Committee waspresented in the Legislative Assembly on September21, 1937. Also, without taking Indians intoconfidence, the British Government declared India asa war country (part of the Allied Nations) on October25, 1939. A Protest Resolution of this was presented.Finance Minister Annasaheb Latthe presented thefirst Budget on August 17, 1937.

On October 19, 1948, Governor Raja MaharajaSingh addressed the members of both the Houses ofLegislature. Prime Minister of India PanditJawaharlal Nehru on October 6, 1949 delivered aspeech to the members of the Legislature in a specialsession at the Council Hall of Pune. This was the firstsuch incident in the history of India.

FFOORRMMAATTIIOONN OOFF MMAAHHAARRAASSHHTTRRAA SSTTAATTEEWith the Constitution of India implemented onJanuary 26, 1950, the Legislative Assembly cameinto existence. Following General Elections 1952, thethen Bombay State Legislative Assembly was set up.At that time, in 1953, the Fazal Ali Commissionrecommended a language-based reorganisation ofStates. This strengthened the Unified MaharashtraMovement. Bilingual Bombay State was formed on 1May 1956. Yashwantrao Chavan became its ChiefMinister. However, a lengthy discussion on Re-organisation of the State Bill led to the creation ofMaharashtra on 1 May 1960. Pandit JawaharlalNehru offered the auspicious mangal kalash(handing over the responsibility of Maharashtra) toYashwantrao Chavan on that day. The MaharashtraState of Marathi-speaking population came intoexistence including Marathwada, Vidarbha andWestern Maharashtra and all Marathi brothers.Their hopes and ambitions rose.

The Maharashtra Legislature has attained aunique prestige in the Nation. This Legis -lature has offered India several leaders in avariety of fields. These people have offered

strong administration through democracy anddecentralisation of power, thereby creating numerousgreat traditions, conventions and ideals.

The first meeting of the Legislative Council of theformer Bombay Province was held at the Darbar Hallof Town Hall in Bombay on January 22, 1862. Thethen Governor of Bombay Province Sir George RussellClerk presided over the meeting. In this journey of 75years from 1862 to 1937, the Legislature had greatlegends like Jagannath Shankar Sheth, Sir JamsetjeeJejeebhoy, Sir Madhavrao Vinchurkar, RaosahebVishwanath Narayan Mandlik, Rao Bahadur GopalHari Deshmukh alias Lokhitwadi (philanthropist),Nyaymurti (Judge) Mahadev Govind Ranade, SirPherozeshah Mehta, Lokmanya Bal GangadharTilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dr. Babasaheb

The Maharashtra Legislature has offered India several leaders. It took decisions that did justice tothe people of the State and gave a consistent push to development, says BBaabbaa WWaagghhmmaarree

FIRST SESSION OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYAs per the law of 1935, after General Elections1937, the first Legislative Assembly with 157members came into existence. The first sessionof this Assembly was held on July 19, 1937 atthe Council Hall in Pune. That day, the CouncilHall acquired the appearance of a publicmeeting. People’s excitement was at its peak.The Cabinet members were brought to theCouncil Hall in a procession. Hundreds ofpeople gathered in the House, while a hugecrowd gathered outside. Prabhat Film Com-pany filmed this historical and phenomenalincident. The members took their oaths,accepting the path leading to freedom. Allmembers sang Vande Mataram. That moment displayed the passion for freedom.

SONS OFVIDARBHATo date, Maharashtrahas had four ChiefMinisters, MarotraoKannamwar,Vasantrao Naik,Sudhakarrao Naik andDevendra Fadnavis,and one Deputy ChiefMinister, NashikraoTirpude from Vidarbha.A total of 75-80 emi-nent members got theopportunity to becomeministers. The post ofSpeaker of LegislativeAssembly was adornedby Sheshrao Wankhedeand the post of DeputySpeaker was adornedby Sharad Tasare andMoreshwar Temurde.While Pramod Shendeadorned the post ofDeputy Speaker, Legislative Assemblytwice consecutively,R. S. Gawai once heldthe posts of Vice-Chairperson andChairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council.

Vasantrao NaikFormer Chief Minister

Sudhakarrao NaikFormer Chief Minister

Devendra FadnavisChief Minister

Nashikrao TirpudeFormer Dy. Chief Minister

As per theNagpur Pact,Chief MinisterYashwantraoChavan presenteda proposal inthe House forconducting onesession of theLegislature atNagpur. A lengthydiscussion washeld in this regardon August 12,1960, leading to itsacceptance.

Marotrao KannamwarFormer Chief Minister

Prime Minister of India,Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(centre) unveiling the neonmap of Maharashtra on themomentous occasion of the

formation of the Statealong with the first

Maha rashtra Chief Minister,Yashwantrao B. Chavan and

Governor Sri Prakasa (left)on May 1, 1960

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NNAAGGPPUURR SSEESSSSIIOONNAs per the Nagpur Pact, Chief Minister Yash wantraoChavan presented a proposal in the House forcon ducting one session of the Legislature at Nagpur.A lengthy discussion was held on this pro posalon August 12, 1960, leading to its accep tance. Ear lier,sessions of the then Madhya Legislative Assemblyused to be held in the Council Hall building at Nag pur.This building was con structed and com pleted in 1914.

The first Nagpur session of the MaharashtraLegislative Assembly was held from November 10 toDecember 16, 1960. This session lasted for 27 dayswith 136.10 hours of work. The session that lastedfor 28 days in 1968, from November 18 to December27, is the longest session till date. Two sessions of theLegislature were held in Nagpur in 1986–15 daysfrom January 6 to 24 and 15 days from November 24to December 12. This is an exceptional occurrence. OnJanuary 21, 1980 Governor Sadiq Ali and on January6, 1986 Governor Kona Prabhakara Rao addressedthe joint Houses of Legislature at Nagpur.

The members had to face inconvenience due tothe 120-member seating capacity of the earlierNagpur Legislative Assembly and LegislativeCouncil with a temporary seating arrangement. Since1960, with the exception of 1962-63 (the situationthat arose as China and Pakistan attacked India)the winter session is being conducted regularly atNagpur every year. On March 7, 1992, the then PrimeMinister P. V. Narasimha Rao laid the foundationstone of the annexe building of the Vidhan Bhavan atNagpur. On December 11, 1993, the then PresidentDr Shankar Dayal Sharma inaugurated the newHouse in this annexe. The Legislative Assemblymeetings began to be hosted there, while theLegislative Council meetings were conducted in theold Legislative Assembly House. From 1960 to date(except 1962, 1963, 1979 and 1985), 53 sessions havetaken place at Nagpur.

–The writer is Librarian and Informationand Research Officer at the State

Legislature Secretariat

In order to mark this significant occasion, theGolden Jubilee of the Legislative Assembly wascelebrated with great enthusiasm in 1988. TheDiamond Jubilee of the Legislative Assembly wascelebrated in 2012.

After the re-organisation of States in 1957 postthe General Elections, the then Bombay StateBilingual Legislative Assembly was founded. Then,after the re-organisation of Bombay State, the firstLegislative Assembly of Maharashtra was estab -lished on 1 May 1960. Post 1962, 1967, 1972, 1978,1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014elections, the Maha rashtra Legislative Assembly wasformed 13 times.


AN ASSEMBLY OF IDEAS

NAGPUR ASSEMBLY HISTORY

Ambedkar and Dr. Ramkrishna Bhandarkar as itsrevered members. They brought prestige to thisLegislature through their great achievements.

The significant milestone in India’s Consti -tutional history was the Government of India Act of1935, wherein federal type of administrative systemwas accepted. Also, provinces were granted auto -nomy. As per this law, the Legislative Assembly andLegislative Council came into existence in BombayProvince in 1937.

SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS The resolution of the Constitution Committee waspresented in the Legislative Assembly on September21, 1937. Also, without taking Indians intoconfidence, the British Government declared India asa war country (part of the Allied Nations) on October25, 1939. A Protest Resolution of this was presented.Finance Minister Annasaheb Latthe presented thefirst Budget on August 17, 1937.

On October 19, 1948, Governor Raja MaharajaSingh addressed the members of both the Houses ofLegislature. Prime Minister of India PanditJawaharlal Nehru on October 6, 1949 delivered aspeech to the members of the Legislature in a specialsession at the Council Hall of Pune. This was the firstsuch incident in the history of India.

FORMATION OF MAHARASHTRA STATEWith the Constitution of India implemented onJanuary 26, 1950, the Legislative Assembly cameinto existence. Following General Elections 1952, thethen Bombay State Legislative Assembly was set up.At that time, in 1953, the Fazal Ali Commissionrecommended a language-based reorganisation ofStates. This strengthened the Unified MaharashtraMovement. Bilingual Bombay State was formed on 1May 1956. Yashwantrao Chavan became its ChiefMinister. However, a lengthy discussion on Re-organisation of the State Bill led to the creation ofMaharashtra on 1 May 1960. Pandit JawaharlalNehru offered the auspicious mangal kalash(handing over the responsibility of Maharashtra) toYashwantrao Chavan on that day. The MaharashtraState of Marathi-speaking population came intoexistence including Marathwada, Vidarbha andWestern Maharashtra and all Marathi brothers.Their hopes and ambitions rose.

The Maharashtra Legislature has attained aunique prestige in the Nation. This Legis -lature has offered India several leaders in avariety of fields. These people have offered

strong administration through democracy anddecentralisation of power, thereby creating numerousgreat traditions, conventions and ideals.

The first meeting of the Legislative Council of theformer Bombay Province was held at the Darbar Hallof Town Hall in Bombay on January 22, 1862. Thethen Governor of Bombay Province Sir George RussellClerk presided over the meeting. In this journey of 75years from 1862 to 1937, the Legislature had greatlegends like Jagannath Shankar Sheth, Sir JamsetjeeJejeebhoy, Sir Madhavrao Vinchurkar, RaosahebVishwanath Narayan Mandlik, Rao Bahadur GopalHari Deshmukh alias Lokhitwadi (philanthropist),Nyaymurti (Judge) Mahadev Govind Ranade, SirPherozeshah Mehta, Lokmanya Bal GangadharTilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dr. Babasaheb

The Maharashtra Legislature has offered India several leaders. It took decisions that did justice tothe people of the State and gave a consistent push to development, says Baba Waghmare

FIRST SESSION OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYAs per the law of 1935, after General Elections1937, the first Legislative Assembly with 157members came into existence. The first sessionof this Assembly was held on July 19, 1937 atthe Council Hall in Pune. That day, the CouncilHall acquired the appearance of a publicmeeting. People’s excitement was at its peak.The Cabinet members were brought to theCouncil Hall in a procession. Hundreds ofpeople gathered in the House, while a hugecrowd gathered outside. Prabhat Film Com-pany filmed this historical and phenomenalincident. The members took their oaths,accepting the path leading to freedom. Allmembers sang Vande Mataram. That moment displayed the passion for freedom.

SONS OFVIDARBHATo date, Maharashtrahas had four ChiefMinisters, MarotraoKannamwar,Vasantrao Naik,Sudhakarrao Naik andDevendra Fadnavis,and one Deputy ChiefMinister, NashikraoTirpude from Vidarbha.A total of 75-80 emi-nent members got theopportunity to becomeministers. The post ofSpeaker of LegislativeAssembly was adornedby Sheshrao Wankhedeand the post of DeputySpeaker was adornedby Sharad Tasare andMoreshwar Temurde.While Pramod Shendeadorned the post ofDeputy Speaker, Legislative Assemblytwice consecutively,R. S. Gawai once heldthe posts of Vice-Chairperson andChairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council.

Vasantrao NaikFormer Chief Minister

Sudhakarrao NaikFormer Chief Minister

Devendra FadnavisChief Minister

Nashikrao TirpudeFormer Dy. Chief Minister

As per theNagpur Pact,Chief MinisterYashwantraoChavan presenteda proposal inthe House forconducting onesession of theLegislature atNagpur. A lengthydiscussion washeld in this regardon August 12,1960, leading to itsacceptance.

Marotrao KannamwarFormer Chief Minister

Prime Minister of India,Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(centre) unveiling the neonmap of Maharashtra on themomentous occasion of the

formation of the Statealong with the first

Maha rashtra Chief Minister,Yashwantrao B. Chavan and

Governor Sri Prakasa (left)on May 1, 1960

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Mungantiwar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister GirishBapat, Industries Minister Subhash Desai, TransportMinister Diwakar Raote, Rural DevelopmentMinister Smt. Pankaja Munde, senior Vidhan Sabhaand Vidhan Parishad member, Head Secretary ofVidhan Mandal Dr Anant Kalse, Secretary UttamSingh Chavan, Judge Ambadas S. Joshi and otherrenowned persons.

Another interesting aspect of the studyprogramme is the informal one-on-one meetingsarranged between students and senior officers andexperts. Lectures on “parliamentary affairs andtrends” and special talks by senior parliamentariansand people who have worked closely with theparliamentary system are delivered. The lecturescombined with personal interactions offer boththeoretical knowledge and practical experience. Thesehelp students acquire a better understanding ofparliamentary operations, tools of democracy,

importance of committees, budgeting and how it isused for the lesser privileged in the developmentalprocess, and the process of converting bills andordinance into laws. The personal interaction withsenior parliamentarians, experts and live sessionshelp make learning easy and hands-on.

In a diverse country like India, parliamentarydemocracy has strengthened despite various ups anddowns and twists and turns along the way. We are


A WAY TO FORTIFY DEMOCRACY

INITIATIVE PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

initiatives are presently been organised.After Samyukta Maharashtra came into being,

under the leadership of Chief Minister YashwantraoChavan at a time when modern Maharashtra wasshaping up, many efforts were made to strengthen theparliamentary administration process. YashwantraoChavan, fondly known as an architect of modernMaharashtra, was a great proponent of the parlia -mentary process. He started the unique initiative ofstudy programme with Vasantrao Naik, father of thewhite-green revolution. The initiative started in 1964winter session is still going strong.

This year too, many dignitaries are scheduled togive lectures during the programme. The programmenow in its 46th year will be inaugurated with a speechby Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Other speakersat the class will be Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar,Haribhau Bagde, opposition leaders of both the housesDhananjay Munde and Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil,Deputy Speaker Manikrao Thakre, Revenue MinisterChandrakant (Dada) Patil, Finance Minister Sudhir

From the day the Maharashtra branch ofRashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal of Maha -rashtra Legislature was established in1952, various initiatives have been under -

taken to boost the parliamentary democratic process.One such initiative, a study programme, has beenconducted since 1964 during the Nagpur wintersessions. The programme is organised for post-graduate students of Political Science and PublicAdministration, where experts give lectures onparliamentary democracy.

Maharashtra is the first State in India to set up a

State committee of Rashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal toorganise various such initiatives. The proposal wasput up by the then Chief Minister, Morarji Desai onJuly 15, 1952. It was passed on July 18, 1952 afterrounds of discussions and brainstorming in theassembly. Chairman, State Legislative CouncilRamraje Naik-Nimbalkar and Speaker, StateLegislative Assembly, Haribhau Bagde are thepresent co-chairmen under whose guidance the

Important aspects of parliamentary democracy are being unravelled for the next generationthrough a study programme run during the annual winter session, says NNiilleesshh MMaaddaannee

Democracy maynot be the best,

but it is betteramong the rest,

goes the popularsaying. It is our

collectiveresponsibility tostrengthen and

make it moreeffective and

successful. This ispossible only with

increasingpolitical

involvementand awareness.

Such studyprogrammes

definitely helpachieve the

objectiveeffectively

well aware of the difficult democratic situations inneigh bouring countries. The declining percentage ofvoting is a worrying trend though, besides challengesin the forms of Naxalism that rears its ugly headevery now and then. Also, the disinterest and limitedinvolvement of people in the democratic processfurther weakens it. Every citizen should do his or herbit to fortify democracy by actively participating in it.The prime aim of the study programme is tofamiliarise the new generation and professors withthe parliamentary democratic process and createenthusiasm for the same.

Our Constitution came to us after years ofhardship, discussions and brainstorming. As a nextstep, we are expected to evolve and advance democracyby using it in assemblies through our electedrepresentatives. Only then we can achieve the nextstage of growth and progress. Realising this, the thenChairman, Legislative Council, Shivajirao Deshmukhand Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dilip Walse-Patilset up a centre named V. S. Page-ParliamentaryTraining Centre. The centre runs discussions,workshops and trainings on parliamentary processesfor school and college students, officers andrepresentatives of State Assembly, institutes atdistrict levels and newly appointed Governmentofficers, among others.

“Excellence is an art won by training and habi -tuation,” said Aristotle 2,000 years ago. Be it politics orany other area, for effective and best implementation,there is no substitute to training. To complementclassroom knowledge, practical experience is equallyimportant. So, these study seminars play a crucial rolein an active, vibrant democracy and society.

Chinese philosopher Confucius focused on theimportance of practice and observation in hisphilosophy. He said, “What I hear, I forget; what I see,I remember; and what I do, I understand.”

“The attendance of elected representatives in theassembly is very important. My performance in theassembly has led me to the post of Chief Minister.When present in the House, the representatives mustthink of society. Instead of waiting for their turn tospeak, they must create an opportunity to speak,” saidChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during hisinaugural speech of the study programme in thecentral hall of Vidhan Bhavan in 2014.

After completion of the study programme, studentsare expected to create awareness in their areas aboutparliamentary democracy. As said former Speaker,Legislative Assembly, Balasaheb Bharade, democracyshould multiply in its strengths and divide its flaws.Indeed, the best way to achieve this is by education.

–The writer is PRO, Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat

The lectureswith personalinteractions offerboth theoreticalknowledgeand practicalexperience. Thesehelp studentsacquire a betterunderstanding ofparliamentaryoperations, toolsof democracy,importance ofcommittees,budgeting andhow it is used forthe lesserprivileged in thedevelopmentalprocess, and theprocess ofconverting billsand ordinanceinto laws

(Above) Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis with

office bearers of StateLegislature and senior

assembly members withthe students of the study

programme in Nagpur

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Mungantiwar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister GirishBapat, Industries Minister Subhash Desai, TransportMinister Diwakar Raote, Rural DevelopmentMinister Smt. Pankaja Munde, senior Vidhan Sabhaand Vidhan Parishad member, Head Secretary ofVidhan Mandal Dr Anant Kalse, Secretary UttamSingh Chavan, Judge Ambadas S. Joshi and otherrenowned persons.

Another interesting aspect of the studyprogramme is the informal one-on-one meetingsarranged between students and senior officers andexperts. Lectures on “parliamentary affairs andtrends” and special talks by senior parliamentariansand people who have worked closely with theparliamentary system are delivered. The lecturescombined with personal interactions offer boththeoretical knowledge and practical experience. Thesehelp students acquire a better understanding ofparliamentary operations, tools of democracy,

importance of committees, budgeting and how it isused for the lesser privileged in the developmentalprocess, and the process of converting bills andordinance into laws. The personal interaction withsenior parliamentarians, experts and live sessionshelp make learning easy and hands-on.

In a diverse country like India, parliamentarydemocracy has strengthened despite various ups anddowns and twists and turns along the way. We are


A WAY TO FORTIFY DEMOCRACY

INITIATIVE PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

initiatives are presently been organised.After Samyukta Maharashtra came into being,

under the leadership of Chief Minister YashwantraoChavan at a time when modern Maharashtra wasshaping up, many efforts were made to strengthen theparliamentary administration process. YashwantraoChavan, fondly known as an architect of modernMaharashtra, was a great proponent of the parlia -mentary process. He started the unique initiative ofstudy programme with Vasantrao Naik, father of thewhite-green revolution. The initiative started in 1964winter session is still going strong.

This year too, many dignitaries are scheduled togive lectures during the programme. The programmenow in its 46th year will be inaugurated with a speechby Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Other speakersat the class will be Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar,Haribhau Bagde, opposition leaders of both the housesDhananjay Munde and Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil,Deputy Speaker Manikrao Thakre, Revenue MinisterChandrakant (Dada) Patil, Finance Minister Sudhir

From the day the Maharashtra branch ofRashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal of Maha -rashtra Legislature was established in1952, various initiatives have been under -

taken to boost the parliamentary democratic process.One such initiative, a study programme, has beenconducted since 1964 during the Nagpur wintersessions. The programme is organised for post-graduate students of Political Science and PublicAdministration, where experts give lectures onparliamentary democracy.

Maharashtra is the first State in India to set up a

State committee of Rashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal toorganise various such initiatives. The proposal wasput up by the then Chief Minister, Morarji Desai onJuly 15, 1952. It was passed on July 18, 1952 afterrounds of discussions and brainstorming in theassembly. Chairman, State Legislative CouncilRamraje Naik-Nimbalkar and Speaker, StateLegislative Assembly, Haribhau Bagde are thepresent co-chairmen under whose guidance the

Important aspects of parliamentary democracy are being unravelled for the next generationthrough a study programme run during the annual winter session, says Nilesh Madane

Democracy maynot be the best,

but it is betteramong the rest,

goes the popularsaying. It is our

collectiveresponsibility tostrengthen and

make it moreeffective and

successful. This ispossible only with

increasingpolitical

involvementand awareness.

Such studyprogrammes

definitely helpachieve the

objectiveeffectively

well aware of the difficult democratic situations inneigh bouring countries. The declining percentage ofvoting is a worrying trend though, besides challengesin the forms of Naxalism that rears its ugly headevery now and then. Also, the disinterest and limitedinvolvement of people in the democratic processfurther weakens it. Every citizen should do his or herbit to fortify democracy by actively participating in it.The prime aim of the study programme is tofamiliarise the new generation and professors withthe parliamentary democratic process and createenthusiasm for the same.

Our Constitution came to us after years ofhardship, discussions and brainstorming. As a nextstep, we are expected to evolve and advance democracyby using it in assemblies through our electedrepresentatives. Only then we can achieve the nextstage of growth and progress. Realising this, the thenChairman, Legislative Council, Shivajirao Deshmukhand Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dilip Walse-Patilset up a centre named V. S. Page-ParliamentaryTraining Centre. The centre runs discussions,workshops and trainings on parliamentary processesfor school and college students, officers andrepresentatives of State Assembly, institutes atdistrict levels and newly appointed Governmentofficers, among others.

“Excellence is an art won by training and habi -tuation,” said Aristotle 2,000 years ago. Be it politics orany other area, for effective and best implementation,there is no substitute to training. To complementclassroom knowledge, practical experience is equallyimportant. So, these study seminars play a crucial rolein an active, vibrant democracy and society.

Chinese philosopher Confucius focused on theimportance of practice and observation in hisphilosophy. He said, “What I hear, I forget; what I see,I remember; and what I do, I understand.”

“The attendance of elected representatives in theassembly is very important. My performance in theassembly has led me to the post of Chief Minister.When present in the House, the representatives mustthink of society. Instead of waiting for their turn tospeak, they must create an opportunity to speak,” saidChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during hisinaugural speech of the study programme in thecentral hall of Vidhan Bhavan in 2014.

After completion of the study programme, studentsare expected to create awareness in their areas aboutparliamentary democracy. As said former Speaker,Legislative Assembly, Balasaheb Bharade, democracyshould multiply in its strengths and divide its flaws.Indeed, the best way to achieve this is by education.

–The writer is PRO, Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat

The lectureswith personalinteractions offerboth theoreticalknowledgeand practicalexperience. Thesehelp studentsacquire a betterunderstanding ofparliamentaryoperations, toolsof democracy,importance ofcommittees,budgeting andhow it is used forthe lesserprivileged in thedevelopmentalprocess, and theprocess ofconverting billsand ordinanceinto laws

(Above) Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis with

office bearers of StateLegislature and senior

assembly members withthe students of the study

programme in Nagpur

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hands of the Governor. The elected representatives,though, were not in favour of this decision and refusedto form the council, as they were not given any powers.The then Governor, Brabourne, then asked Sir DhanjiBomanji Cooper, a businessman from Satara workingunder him, to form the cabinet. Jamnadas Mehta,Hussain Ali Rehmatulla and others were elected asministers. However, due to insufficient voting, theassembly was not held that time.

To address these issues, Mahatma Gandhi calledfor a meet in Wardha on July 7, 1937 following whichthe British Government surrendered to the decisionof giving powers to the representatives elected bypeople, thus making Vidarbha the first witness ofthis historic moment. Bal Gangadhar Kher wassworn in as the Chief Minister of Bombay Province.

After Nagpur was included in Maharashtra, itwas decided that the assembly will be held in the city.The sessions over the years helped me understandthe background and realise the changes that need tobe made by everyone in the working of the council.

–Team Maharashtra Ahead

It’s been eight years that I am a part of theLegislative Council and a participant at thewinter session of the Legislative Assembly atNagpur. Every year, I see to it that during the

course of the assembly I do not leave Nagpur. I takeit as an opportunity to interact with people besidestaking care of official work. Along with interactingwith people politically, I try and connect witheducational and cultural experts, as also experts fromother fields. My open discussions with these peoplehelp me decide my role in various aspects of life.

Formed in 1937, the Nagpur Legislature initiallyconsisted of only 175 members of the LegislativeAssembly. The members were categorised as General(115), Muslim (29), Women (six), Anglo Indian (three),Christian (three), Business (three), Landlords (two),Labour class (seven) and one representative from thepresent University of Mumbai. Another interestingfact of 1937 was, the voting age was 21 years.

During that time, Congress had emerged as theruling party with 88 seats out of 175 seats. However,the ultimate power according to the law was in the

The winter sessions help one understand the background of the Legislative Council and changesthat need to be made by everyone in its working, says HHeemmaanntt TTaakkllee,, MLC

The tradition ofthe Governor

addressing theinaugural session

began fromOctober 19, 1948.

IndustrialSelection Act Billwas presented in

this session.Comrade Shripad

Amrut Dangeachieved the feat

of presenting aspeech on this bill

for straight sixhours. On October

6, 1949, the thenPrime Minister,

Pandit JawaharlalNehru delivered a

speech to themembers of the

State Legislaturein Pune, making itthe first of its kind

The Nagpursession means alot of work andinteractions on

wide-rangingissues concerning

farmers, womenand tribals. Thebig challenge of

eradicatingbackwardness

from Vidarbha,which includes

problems of paddycultivators,

infrastructure,development ofMIHAN, power

projects andissues of cotton

growing farmers,has kept every

member busy indiscussions

WHERE ISSUES FORM THE CORE

The winter session never compromises on work.After taking charge of the Government of Maharashtrain 2014, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has triedto bring in a better work culture at the Nagpur session.To a great extent, he has dissuaded the overindulgencein party culture, stressing on moderate get-togethersor dinner sessions.

During my stay in Nagpur for the winter session,I make sure to visit Deekhabhoomi and GowariSmarak. Often smaller organisations from thedistricts of Vidarbha come to meet us and interactand highlight their problems related to agriculture,anti-liquor campaign, women-related subjects, and

others. I would also like to acknowledge the specialwarmth of the local media, which makes it a point tohighlight every important issue related to the region.

In 2008, many elected members realised thatthere was a problem in getting homemade food inthe Vidhan Bhavan premises. I took an initiativealong with other women colleagues and decided toset up bachat gats to supply dishes such as sabudanavada, aloo poha, zhunka bhakar and masale bhaatto everyone.

The winter session at Nagpur has alwaysevoked warmth and enthusiasm because ofthe people of Vidarbha, who have remainedthe same. For the past 14 years, I have been

visiting Nagpur to attend the session. The wintersession always means a lot of work and interactionson wide-ranging issues concerning farmers, womenand tribals. The big challenge of eradicatingbackwardness from the region, which includesproblems of paddy cultivators, infrastructure,development of MIHAN, power projects and issues ofcotton-growing farmers, has kept every member busyin discussions and debates.

The session is also important for Shiv Senamembers like us, as Shiv Sena President UddhavThackeray visits the city to hold discussions withparty members. Often during these meetings,Uddhavsaheb holds free-wheeling discussions withMembers of Legislative Assembly, Members ofLegislative Council and Members of Parliament toelicit their views on issues related to Vidarbha. Healso interacts with different sections of people fromthe region to understand their problems.

The winter session provides an opportunity to address the problems confronting the backwardregion of Vidarbha, which is amply discussed during the session, shares Dr Neelam Gorhe, MLC

Member of Legislative Council Dr Neelam Gorhe delivers the Rashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal lecture

Located in the city of Nagpur, Zero Mile is a stone pillar signifying the geographical centre of India

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hands of the Governor. The elected representatives,though, were not in favour of this decision and refusedto form the council, as they were not given any powers.The then Governor, Brabourne, then asked Sir DhanjiBomanji Cooper, a businessman from Satara workingunder him, to form the cabinet. Jamnadas Mehta,Hussain Ali Rehmatulla and others were elected asministers. However, due to insufficient voting, theassembly was not held that time.

To address these issues, Mahatma Gandhi calledfor a meet in Wardha on July 7, 1937 following whichthe British Government surrendered to the decisionof giving powers to the representatives elected bypeople, thus making Vidarbha the first witness ofthis historic moment. Bal Gangadhar Kher wassworn in as the Chief Minister of Bombay Province.

After Nagpur was included in Maharashtra, itwas decided that the assembly will be held in the city.The sessions over the years helped me understandthe background and realise the changes that need tobe made by everyone in the working of the council.

–Team Maharashtra Ahead

It’s been eight years that I am a part of theLegislative Council and a participant at thewinter session of the Legislative Assembly atNagpur. Every year, I see to it that during the

course of the assembly I do not leave Nagpur. I takeit as an opportunity to interact with people besidestaking care of official work. Along with interactingwith people politically, I try and connect witheducational and cultural experts, as also experts fromother fields. My open discussions with these peoplehelp me decide my role in various aspects of life.

Formed in 1937, the Nagpur Legislature initiallyconsisted of only 175 members of the LegislativeAssembly. The members were categorised as General(115), Muslim (29), Women (six), Anglo Indian (three),Christian (three), Business (three), Landlords (two),Labour class (seven) and one representative from thepresent University of Mumbai. Another interestingfact of 1937 was, the voting age was 21 years.

During that time, Congress had emerged as theruling party with 88 seats out of 175 seats. However,the ultimate power according to the law was in the

The winter sessions help one understand the background of the Legislative Council and changesthat need to be made by everyone in its working, says Hemant Takle, MLC

The tradition ofthe Governor

addressing theinaugural session

began fromOctober 19, 1948.

IndustrialSelection Act Billwas presented in

this session.Comrade Shripad

Amrut Dangeachieved the feat

of presenting aspeech on this bill

for straight sixhours. On October

6, 1949, the thenPrime Minister,

Pandit JawaharlalNehru delivered a

speech to themembers of the

State Legislaturein Pune, making itthe first of its kind

The Nagpursession means alot of work andinteractions on

wide-rangingissues concerning

farmers, womenand tribals. Thebig challenge of

eradicatingbackwardness

from Vidarbha,which includes

problems of paddycultivators,

infrastructure,development ofMIHAN, power

projects andissues of cotton

growing farmers,has kept every

member busy indiscussions

WHERE ISSUES FORM THE CORE

The winter session never compromises on work.After taking charge of the Government of Maharashtrain 2014, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has triedto bring in a better work culture at the Nagpur session.To a great extent, he has dissuaded the overindulgencein party culture, stressing on moderate get-togethersor dinner sessions.

During my stay in Nagpur for the winter session,I make sure to visit Deekhabhoomi and GowariSmarak. Often smaller organisations from thedistricts of Vidarbha come to meet us and interactand highlight their problems related to agriculture,anti-liquor campaign, women-related subjects, and

others. I would also like to acknowledge the specialwarmth of the local media, which makes it a point tohighlight every important issue related to the region.

In 2008, many elected members realised thatthere was a problem in getting homemade food inthe Vidhan Bhavan premises. I took an initiativealong with other women colleagues and decided toset up bachat gats to supply dishes such as sabudanavada, aloo poha, zhunka bhakar and masale bhaatto everyone.

The winter session at Nagpur has alwaysevoked warmth and enthusiasm because ofthe people of Vidarbha, who have remainedthe same. For the past 14 years, I have been

visiting Nagpur to attend the session. The wintersession always means a lot of work and interactionson wide-ranging issues concerning farmers, womenand tribals. The big challenge of eradicatingbackwardness from the region, which includesproblems of paddy cultivators, infrastructure,development of MIHAN, power projects and issues ofcotton-growing farmers, has kept every member busyin discussions and debates.

The session is also important for Shiv Senamembers like us, as Shiv Sena President UddhavThackeray visits the city to hold discussions withparty members. Often during these meetings,Uddhavsaheb holds free-wheeling discussions withMembers of Legislative Assembly, Members ofLegislative Council and Members of Parliament toelicit their views on issues related to Vidarbha. Healso interacts with different sections of people fromthe region to understand their problems.

The winter session provides an opportunity to address the problems confronting the backwardregion of Vidarbha, which is amply discussed during the session, shares DDrr NNeeeellaamm GGoorrhhee,, MLC

Member of Legislative Council Dr Neelam Gorhe delivers the Rashtrakul Sansadiya Mandal lecture

Located in the city of Nagpur, Zero Mile is a stone pillar signifying the geographical centre of India

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developmental aspirations would not be ignored. Thefirst Chief Minister, Y.B. Chavan had pledged onMarch 14, 1960 that, as far as possible, extraassistance would be extended to Vidarbha andMarathwada. He was addressing the legislaturewhile moving the Bombay State Reorganisation Bill.In his Government’s policy declaration he had stated,inter alia, that such assistance would exceed theassurances given in the Nagpur Pact.

In his address, Y.B. Chavan announced twoimportant measures. The first measure was separatestatutory development boards for Vidarbha andMarathwada, and the details of revenue andexpenditure of the regions to be presented to thelegislature every year. The second measure was togive special attention to village drinking waterschemes, industrialisation, irrigation and miningactivities in Vidarbha. Agricultural research andhorticulture development were other sectors onwhich the Government committed to actexpeditiously. Y.B. Chavan said, “We hereby make asacred pledge on behalf of the future MaharashtraState to implement the Nagpur Pact. In future,efforts will be made to convert the Nagpur Pact tolaw. Under Article 371 of the Constitution, statutorydevelopment boards will be set up. As it will not bepossible to shift the capital to Nagpur, the city will berecognised as the second capital of Maharashtra.After consulting experts, some of the Governmentoffices will be shifted to Vidarbha.” After 50 years of

Traditionally, the Nagpur session is held inDecember every year, hence earning thetitle, winter session. Interestingly, thehistoric Nagpur Pact signed on September

28, 1953 by the leaders of the day clearly stated thatone session of the Maharashtra Legislature should beheld at Nagpur every calendar year, and notnecessarily during winter. However, considering thefact that the State Legislature mostly met in Nagpurin the chilly months of November and December, thesession popularly came to be known as winter session.

The objective of the Nagpur Pact was to helpintegrate Vidarbha into the proposed State ofMaharashtra. It was decided to give attention to theissues of the region, especially during the Nagpursession. Over the years, the Vidhan Bhavan atNagpur witnessed many tumultuous developments,though not all related to Vidarbha.

While recording few interesting incidents atVidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, one must begin with thegrievance of Vidarbha. Its leaders always complainthat the region has not been developed at the pace therest of Maharashtra has, especially the westernregion. Similar complaints come from Marathwada,North Maharashtra and Konkan. Time and again,separate statutory development boards have beendemanded for these areas. Though the demand hasbeen conceded, the complaint is genuine.

The leadership of Maharashtra during the State’sformative years had amply assured Vidarbha that its

The annual Nagpur sessions have been landmark political occasions witnessing beginnings ofmajor developments in Maharashtra and its politics, says Dilip Chaware

(From left) FormerChief Ministers of

Maharashtra, Y.B. Chavanand Sharad Pawar

DOWN THE MEMORY LANE

known Ghazal singer Suresh Bhatt at the thenGovernor R. S. Gavai’s residence.

The ministers and other participants fromVidarbha give a royal treatment to all others comingfrom outside Nagpur. Visits to nearby tourist spotswere fixed for weekends. Invites for meals in localstyle were extremely popular too. I am extremelyglad that this special edition of Maharashtra Aheadhas given us the opportunity to look back and relivethese golden memories.

Although I was not an MLA back in 1971-72, Iwould visit the Nagpur sessions as theChairman of Regional Youth Congress.

Hailing from Pune, coping with Nagpur’s chillyweather seemed manageable for me. However, forthose coming from Mumbai the climatic conditionswere a lot more troublesome. It was during thosetimes when air travel and superfast railways werenot very frequently used. Since there were only a fewspecific trains available, travel hours were muchlonger than what they are now. The members,therefore, carried tiffins which would last them anentire day or even two at times.

While travelling in the same compartment toNagpur, members coming from different areaswould discuss their specific regional issues witheach other over snacks! These sessions were called“Discussion on wheels”. Discussions about the thenexisting schemes, issues and problems in Vidarbhawere held by the members and participants. I stillremember the poetic gatherings held by the well-

Discussion on wheels made the winter sessions interesting, says former MLC UUllhhaass DDaaddaa PPaawwaarr

BEYOND THE ORDINARY visiting Nagpur for the session. Special care is takento provide good residential, dining and other facilitiesto various media channels. Accurate printing oftelephone directories in Marathi and English is part ofthe arrangements that begin from September itself.

Suyog, which was earlier known as AamdarNivas, is the home for reporters coming from Mumbaiand other places to Nagpur city for the winter session.The facility becomes a hub for discussions, debatesand exchange of ideas and knowledge throughout thethree weeks of the session. Besides other ministers,the Chief Minister pays a visit to Suyog to have aninformal chat with the media fraternity.

People start their day with a healthy morningwalk at the beautiful Seminary Hills situated besidesthe Chief Minister’s Ramgiri residence. The shopslocated near the Bhavan, orange delicacies and localfood never disappoint the visitors. Another attractionis the exhibition of rare issues of Lokrajya publishedby the DGIPR. With so much on offer, Nagpur is onebreak everyone looks forward to.

The winter session hosted at Vidhan Bhavan,Nagpur is the most awaited session of the year.Come October and everyone looks forward to

spending three to four weeks of winter in Nagpur’schilly and mesmerising weather. The DirectorateGeneral of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR)has an important role to play in its preparation. Itprovides facilities to the Chief Minister, ministers,secretaries, officers, employees and journalists

Nagpur winter session is also admired for the perfect winter break it offers, says MMoohhaann RRaatthhoodd

People start their day with a

healthy morningwalk at the

beautifulSeminary Hills

situated besidesthe Chief

Minister’s Ramgiriresidence. The

shops located nearthe Bhavan,

orange delicaciesand local food

never disappointthe visitors

Suyog, the home for media travelling to Nagpur for the session

Gorewada lake, Nagpur

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developmental aspirations would not be ignored. Thefirst Chief Minister, Y.B. Chavan had pledged onMarch 14, 1960 that, as far as possible, extraassistance would be extended to Vidarbha andMarathwada. He was addressing the legislaturewhile moving the Bombay State Reorganisation Bill.In his Government’s policy declaration he had stated,inter alia, that such assistance would exceed theassurances given in the Nagpur Pact.

In his address, Y.B. Chavan announced twoimportant measures. The first measure was separatestatutory development boards for Vidarbha andMarathwada, and the details of revenue andexpenditure of the regions to be presented to thelegislature every year. The second measure was togive special attention to village drinking waterschemes, industrialisation, irrigation and miningactivities in Vidarbha. Agricultural research andhorticulture development were other sectors onwhich the Government committed to actexpeditiously. Y.B. Chavan said, “We hereby make asacred pledge on behalf of the future MaharashtraState to implement the Nagpur Pact. In future,efforts will be made to convert the Nagpur Pact tolaw. Under Article 371 of the Constitution, statutorydevelopment boards will be set up. As it will not bepossible to shift the capital to Nagpur, the city will berecognised as the second capital of Maharashtra.After consulting experts, some of the Governmentoffices will be shifted to Vidarbha.” After 50 years of

Traditionally, the Nagpur session is held inDecember every year, hence earning thetitle, winter session. Interestingly, thehistoric Nagpur Pact signed on September

28, 1953 by the leaders of the day clearly stated thatone session of the Maharashtra Legislature should beheld at Nagpur every calendar year, and notnecessarily during winter. However, considering thefact that the State Legislature mostly met in Nagpurin the chilly months of November and December, thesession popularly came to be known as winter session.

The objective of the Nagpur Pact was to helpintegrate Vidarbha into the proposed State ofMaharashtra. It was decided to give attention to theissues of the region, especially during the Nagpursession. Over the years, the Vidhan Bhavan atNagpur witnessed many tumultuous developments,though not all related to Vidarbha.

While recording few interesting incidents atVidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, one must begin with thegrievance of Vidarbha. Its leaders always complainthat the region has not been developed at the pace therest of Maharashtra has, especially the westernregion. Similar complaints come from Marathwada,North Maharashtra and Konkan. Time and again,separate statutory development boards have beendemanded for these areas. Though the demand hasbeen conceded, the complaint is genuine.

The leadership of Maharashtra during the State’sformative years had amply assured Vidarbha that its

The annual Nagpur sessions have been landmark political occasions witnessing beginnings ofmajor developments in Maharashtra and its politics, says DDiilliipp CChhaawwaarree

(From left) FormerChief Ministers of

Maharashtra, Y.B. Chavanand Sharad Pawar

DOWN THE MEMORY LANE

known Ghazal singer Suresh Bhatt at the thenGovernor R. S. Gavai’s residence.

The ministers and other participants fromVidarbha give a royal treatment to all others comingfrom outside Nagpur. Visits to nearby tourist spotswere fixed for weekends. Invites for meals in localstyle were extremely popular too. I am extremelyglad that this special edition of Maharashtra Aheadhas given us the opportunity to look back and relivethese golden memories.

Although I was not an MLA back in 1971-72, Iwould visit the Nagpur sessions as theChairman of Regional Youth Congress.

Hailing from Pune, coping with Nagpur’s chillyweather seemed manageable for me. However, forthose coming from Mumbai the climatic conditionswere a lot more troublesome. It was during thosetimes when air travel and superfast railways werenot very frequently used. Since there were only a fewspecific trains available, travel hours were muchlonger than what they are now. The members,therefore, carried tiffins which would last them anentire day or even two at times.

While travelling in the same compartment toNagpur, members coming from different areaswould discuss their specific regional issues witheach other over snacks! These sessions were called“Discussion on wheels”. Discussions about the thenexisting schemes, issues and problems in Vidarbhawere held by the members and participants. I stillremember the poetic gatherings held by the well-

Discussion on wheels made the winter sessions interesting, says former MLC Ulhas Dada Pawar

BEYOND THE ORDINARY visiting Nagpur for the session. Special care is takento provide good residential, dining and other facilitiesto various media channels. Accurate printing oftelephone directories in Marathi and English is part ofthe arrangements that begin from September itself.

Suyog, which was earlier known as AamdarNivas, is the home for reporters coming from Mumbaiand other places to Nagpur city for the winter session.The facility becomes a hub for discussions, debatesand exchange of ideas and knowledge throughout thethree weeks of the session. Besides other ministers,the Chief Minister pays a visit to Suyog to have aninformal chat with the media fraternity.

People start their day with a healthy morningwalk at the beautiful Seminary Hills situated besidesthe Chief Minister’s Ramgiri residence. The shopslocated near the Bhavan, orange delicacies and localfood never disappoint the visitors. Another attractionis the exhibition of rare issues of Lokrajya publishedby the DGIPR. With so much on offer, Nagpur is onebreak everyone looks forward to.

The winter session hosted at Vidhan Bhavan,Nagpur is the most awaited session of the year.Come October and everyone looks forward to

spending three to four weeks of winter in Nagpur’schilly and mesmerising weather. The DirectorateGeneral of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR)has an important role to play in its preparation. Itprovides facilities to the Chief Minister, ministers,secretaries, officers, employees and journalists

Nagpur winter session is also admired for the perfect winter break it offers, says Mohan Rathod

People start their day with a

healthy morningwalk at the

beautifulSeminary Hills

situated besidesthe Chief

Minister’s Ramgiriresidence. The

shops located nearthe Bhavan,

orange delicaciesand local food

never disappointthe visitors

Suyog, the home for media travelling to Nagpur for the session

Gorewada lake, Nagpur

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December 8, 1961. The first monsoon session to beheld in Nagpur was convened between August 29and September 30, 1966. The dates were decided inview of the impending general elections in 1967. Infact, there was no winter session held in 1966. This isthe only calendar year in Maharashtra’s history whenjust two Assembly sessions were held. In every otheryear, three sessions have taken place.

The 1980 Nagpur session will be remembered foranother interesting development. Chief MinisterSharad Pawar, who led the Progressive DemocraticFront (PDF) Government, had planned a politicalcoup. He got Janata Party MLA Pranlal Vora electedas Speaker of the Assembly. This happened onFebruary 1, 1980. Soon thereafter the Centredismissed the PDF Government. Thus Vora becamethe Speaker, but could not preside over a singlesitting of the house.

The Chinese aggression of 1962 had a fallout onthe sittings of the Maharashtra legislature. In 1962and 1963, no sessions took place at Nagpur. Thesessions were held in Mumbai between November 19and 30, 1962 and between December 9 and 20, 1963.Just a year prior, the monsoon session was held atNagpur between July 14 and August 30, 1961. It washeld against the backdrop of the Panshet Damtragedy that devastated Pune city in July 1961. Thiswas the last session before the 1962 general elections.

There are many such interesting facts aboutNagpur sessions. As winter is almost here and theweather in Maharashtra’s second capital is pleasant,Friday evenings in the City of Oranges are set towitness large-scale exodus to scenic spots in andaround. The weather and exotic locations are otherreasons besides political action that make Assemblysessions in the city something to look forward to.

1982 proved significant since they saw the beginningof the exit of two incumbent Chief Ministers, A.R.Antulay and Babasaheb Bhosale. Both had to go outof power unceremoniously. In both cases, the revoltagainst the leaders emerged from within the party.

The 1995 Nagpur session proved a milestone inMaharashtra’s political history for it being the firstwinter session to be faced by a non-CongressGovernment, led by Chief Minister Manohar Joshi.Talk was rife that he would be replaced by seniorminister Sudhir Joshi since a Supreme Court casewas pending against Manohar Joshi in connectionwith the use of religion in the election campaign. Asthe session was in progress, a message came fromNew Delhi on December 11, 1995 that the apex courthad exonerated Manohar Joshi from the charges. TheChief Minister’s supporters were jubilant, while hisdetractors backtracked. Sudhir Joshi graciouslycongratulated his maternal uncle and wished himluck. A cloud hovering over Manohar Joshi’s politicalfuture was lifted. Eventually, he became a UnionMinister and finally, Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

EXTERNAL FACTORS AT PLAYSome of the winter sessions at Nagpur did notconclude as anticipated owing to sudden momentousdevelopments. In 1984, the winter session was calledoff on November 17 as the mid-term parliamentaryelections were declared following the assassination ofPrime Minister Indira Gandhi. The session hadstarted on November 12. The 1992 winter sessionabruptly concluded on December 7 as Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik required staying in Mumbai in thewake of the Babri demolition on December 6.

The first-ever winter session to be held inMumbai took place between November 27 and

Many ChiefMinisters of

Maharashtra roseto national

politics and heldimportant

portfolios in theUnion cabinet.The towering

leader Y.B. Chavanbecame Deputy

Prime Minister ofIndia. Manohar

Joshi was a UnionMinister and

eventuallybecame Speaker

of Lok Sabha.Sharad Pawar and

Gopinath Mundewere Union

Ministersfor Agriculture

and RuralDevelopment,

respectively

NAGPUR ASSEMBLY LANDMARK SESSIONS

the formation of Maharashtra, it needs to be admittedthat Vidarbha is not as developed as it was projectedand promised.

SSEESSSSIIOONNSS OOFF IIMMPPOORRTTAANNCCEE The most memorable Nagpur session proved to be theone held in November 1994. The session took placeagainst the backdrop of the tragic death of 114Gowari tribals just outside the Nagpur Assembly onNovember 23. The tribals had come in large numbersto demonstrate and press their demands. Thecommotion led to a stampede, killing many innocentpeople. The rest of the session was drowned in thecriticism of the Government led by Chief MinisterSharad Pawar. The session proved to be the lastsession of the Congress Government in Maharashtra.In the elections held in March 1995, the ShivSena—BJP coalition Government took over. The 1994session, therefore, is considered as a watersheddevelop ment in Maharashtra’s political history.

Another exceptional session was of December 1991when top Shiv Sena leader Chhagan Bhujbal defectedto the ruling Congress party. Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik handled the situation with aplomb.On the final day of the session, December 21, 1991,Chhagan Bhujbal was sworn in as a minister in theGovernment. This is the only occasion when theGovernor administered the oath of office to a ministerat Nagpur. All other ministers have been sworn in atMumbai Raj Bhavan except two other occasions.Manohar Joshi and Gopinath Munde wereadministered the oath at Shivaji Park as ChiefMinister and Deputy Chief Minister, respectively, in

1995, and the ministers of the current Governmentwere sworn in at Wankhede Stadium in October 2014.

The entry of Chhagan Bhujbal in the ruling partychanged many political equations in Maharashtra, asthis was the first major revolt in Shiv Sena. Its leaderManohar Joshi had to relinquish the post of Leader ofthe Opposition since several Sena MLAs had left theparty, and it no longer remained the largest oppositionparty in the lower house. This mantle of LoP wasdonned by BJP leader Gopinath Munde whoseblistering attacks against the Government in generaland incumbent Chief Minister Sharad Pawar in 1992-94 became more and more strident. The situationculminated in the Congress party’s removal frompower. The first non-Congress Government wasformed under Manohar Joshi with Gopinath Mundeas Deputy Chief Minister.

However, the first time the Nagpur session hitnational headlines was in December 1980 whenChief Minister A.R. Antulay ordered the policedepartment to arrest towering leader Y.B. Chavan,then former Deputy Prime Minister of India, who leda farmers’ march (called Dindi in Marathi) alongwith Sharad Pawar. The session was concluded onDecember 26, the day the Dindi was taken out.Interestingly, this session was the second one held atNagpur in the same calendar year, 1980. The firstsession was held in January under Sharad Pawar’sleadership. In the intervening period, hisGovernment was dismissed by the Centre and freshAssembly elections led to the formation of a newCongress Government under A.R. Antulay.

The winter sessions of December of 1981 and

In 1962 and 1963,no sessions tookplace at Nagpur.The sessionswere held inMumbai betweenNovember 19and 30, 1962and betweenDecember 9 and20, 1963. Just ayear prior, themonsoon sessionwas held atNagpur betweenJuly 14 andAugust 30, 1961. Itwas held againstthe backdrop ofthe Panshet Damtragedy thatdevastated Punecity in July 1961.

(Clockwise from right)Former Chief Ministers of

Maharashtra A. R. Antulay,Vasantrao Naik, and

Manohar Joshi (facingpage). Also seen is Former

Deputy Chief MinisterGopinath Munde


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December 8, 1961. The first monsoon session to beheld in Nagpur was convened between August 29and September 30, 1966. The dates were decided inview of the impending general elections in 1967. Infact, there was no winter session held in 1966. This isthe only calendar year in Maharashtra’s history whenjust two Assembly sessions were held. In every otheryear, three sessions have taken place.

The 1980 Nagpur session will be remembered foranother interesting development. Chief MinisterSharad Pawar, who led the Progressive DemocraticFront (PDF) Government, had planned a politicalcoup. He got Janata Party MLA Pranlal Vora electedas Speaker of the Assembly. This happened onFebruary 1, 1980. Soon thereafter the Centredismissed the PDF Government. Thus Vora becamethe Speaker, but could not preside over a singlesitting of the house.

The Chinese aggression of 1962 had a fallout onthe sittings of the Maharashtra legislature. In 1962and 1963, no sessions took place at Nagpur. Thesessions were held in Mumbai between November 19and 30, 1962 and between December 9 and 20, 1963.Just a year prior, the monsoon session was held atNagpur between July 14 and August 30, 1961. It washeld against the backdrop of the Panshet Damtragedy that devastated Pune city in July 1961. Thiswas the last session before the 1962 general elections.

There are many such interesting facts aboutNagpur sessions. As winter is almost here and theweather in Maharashtra’s second capital is pleasant,Friday evenings in the City of Oranges are set towitness large-scale exodus to scenic spots in andaround. The weather and exotic locations are otherreasons besides political action that make Assemblysessions in the city something to look forward to.

1982 proved significant since they saw the beginningof the exit of two incumbent Chief Ministers, A.R.Antulay and Babasaheb Bhosale. Both had to go outof power unceremoniously. In both cases, the revoltagainst the leaders emerged from within the party.

The 1995 Nagpur session proved a milestone inMaharashtra’s political history for it being the firstwinter session to be faced by a non-CongressGovernment, led by Chief Minister Manohar Joshi.Talk was rife that he would be replaced by seniorminister Sudhir Joshi since a Supreme Court casewas pending against Manohar Joshi in connectionwith the use of religion in the election campaign. Asthe session was in progress, a message came fromNew Delhi on December 11, 1995 that the apex courthad exonerated Manohar Joshi from the charges. TheChief Minister’s supporters were jubilant, while hisdetractors backtracked. Sudhir Joshi graciouslycongratulated his maternal uncle and wished himluck. A cloud hovering over Manohar Joshi’s politicalfuture was lifted. Eventually, he became a UnionMinister and finally, Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

EEXXTTEERRNNAALL FFAACCTTOORRSS AATT PPLLAAYYSome of the winter sessions at Nagpur did notconclude as anticipated owing to sudden momentousdevelopments. In 1984, the winter session was calledoff on November 17 as the mid-term parliamentaryelections were declared following the assassination ofPrime Minister Indira Gandhi. The session hadstarted on November 12. The 1992 winter sessionabruptly concluded on December 7 as Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik required staying in Mumbai in thewake of the Babri demolition on December 6.

The first-ever winter session to be held inMumbai took place between November 27 and

Many ChiefMinisters of

Maharashtra roseto national

politics and heldimportant

portfolios in theUnion cabinet.The towering

leader Y.B. Chavanbecame Deputy

Prime Minister ofIndia. Manohar

Joshi was a UnionMinister and

eventuallybecame Speaker

of Lok Sabha.Sharad Pawar and

Gopinath Mundewere Union

Ministersfor Agriculture

and RuralDevelopment,

respectively

NAGPUR ASSEMBLY LANDMARK SESSIONS

the formation of Maharashtra, it needs to be admittedthat Vidarbha is not as developed as it was projectedand promised.

SESSIONS OF IMPORTANCE The most memorable Nagpur session proved to be theone held in November 1994. The session took placeagainst the backdrop of the tragic death of 114Gowari tribals just outside the Nagpur Assembly onNovember 23. The tribals had come in large numbersto demonstrate and press their demands. Thecommotion led to a stampede, killing many innocentpeople. The rest of the session was drowned in thecriticism of the Government led by Chief MinisterSharad Pawar. The session proved to be the lastsession of the Congress Government in Maharashtra.In the elections held in March 1995, the ShivSena—BJP coalition Government took over. The 1994session, therefore, is considered as a watersheddevelop ment in Maharashtra’s political history.

Another exceptional session was of December 1991when top Shiv Sena leader Chhagan Bhujbal defectedto the ruling Congress party. Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik handled the situation with aplomb.On the final day of the session, December 21, 1991,Chhagan Bhujbal was sworn in as a minister in theGovernment. This is the only occasion when theGovernor administered the oath of office to a ministerat Nagpur. All other ministers have been sworn in atMumbai Raj Bhavan except two other occasions.Manohar Joshi and Gopinath Munde wereadministered the oath at Shivaji Park as ChiefMinister and Deputy Chief Minister, respectively, in

1995, and the ministers of the current Governmentwere sworn in at Wankhede Stadium in October 2014.

The entry of Chhagan Bhujbal in the ruling partychanged many political equations in Maharashtra, asthis was the first major revolt in Shiv Sena. Its leaderManohar Joshi had to relinquish the post of Leader ofthe Opposition since several Sena MLAs had left theparty, and it no longer remained the largest oppositionparty in the lower house. This mantle of LoP wasdonned by BJP leader Gopinath Munde whoseblistering attacks against the Government in generaland incumbent Chief Minister Sharad Pawar in 1992-94 became more and more strident. The situationculminated in the Congress party’s removal frompower. The first non-Congress Government wasformed under Manohar Joshi with Gopinath Mundeas Deputy Chief Minister.

However, the first time the Nagpur session hitnational headlines was in December 1980 whenChief Minister A.R. Antulay ordered the policedepartment to arrest towering leader Y.B. Chavan,then former Deputy Prime Minister of India, who leda farmers’ march (called Dindi in Marathi) alongwith Sharad Pawar. The session was concluded onDecember 26, the day the Dindi was taken out.Interestingly, this session was the second one held atNagpur in the same calendar year, 1980. The firstsession was held in January under Sharad Pawar’sleadership. In the intervening period, hisGovernment was dismissed by the Centre and freshAssembly elections led to the formation of a newCongress Government under A.R. Antulay.

The winter sessions of December of 1981 and

In 1962 and 1963,no sessions tookplace at Nagpur.The sessionswere held inMumbai betweenNovember 19and 30, 1962and betweenDecember 9 and20, 1963. Just ayear prior, themonsoon sessionwas held atNagpur betweenJuly 14 andAugust 30, 1961. Itwas held againstthe backdrop ofthe Panshet Damtragedy thatdevastated Punecity in July 1961.

(Clockwise from right)Former Chief Ministers of

Maharashtra A. R. Antulay,Vasantrao Naik, and

Manohar Joshi (facingpage). Also seen is Former

Deputy Chief MinisterGopinath Munde


Resolution No. 9 dated November 2, 1861, Berar wastransferred to the care of the Chief Commissioner ofthe Central Provinces in 1903 and the combinedterritory came to be known as–C.P. and Berar.According to Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra, the ChiefCommissioner’s office was referred to as GondwanaGubernatoris then.

In 1920, the Central Provinces, along with a fewother provinces, was brought under the administrativecontrol of the Governor in Council. Sir F. Sly, the thenCommissioner became the First Governor of theCentral Provinces on December 17, 1920.

The elections of 1946 brought in Pt. Ravi ShankarShukla as the Chief Minister of the CentralProvinces, and after India became independent,Mangaldas Pakwasa took over as the Governor andPt. Ravi Shankar Shukla as the Prime Minister ofMadhya Pradesh, as the province was thendesignated. It may be mentioned that B. PattabhiSitaramayya also served as the Governor of MadhyaPradesh from 1952 to 1956. He went on to serve asGovernor of reorganised Madhya Pradesh.

With the passage of the States ReorganisationAct, 1956 and the formation of the Bilingual State ofBombay, Nagpur, along with six other districts ofVidarbha, which were parts of Madhya Pradesh,became a part of the Bombay State. Nagpur thusbecame a part of Bombay State on November 1, 1956with the Act coming into force. The year 1960 waswhen the Bombay Reorganisation Act was passed.The house of the Chief Commissioner of CentralProvinces now assumed a new role as the Raj Bhavanof Maharashtra. On August 9, 1988, Nagpur wasgiven the status of the second capital of Maharashtra.


RAJ BHAVAN NAGPUR

Nagpur into a major city of India. Interestingly, theNagpur Raj Bhavan turns 125 this year.

According to an eminent historian and author ofRaj Bhavans of Maharashtra, Sadashiv VasantraoGorakshkar, the year 1891 was memorable forNagpur in many ways. In that year, the city playedhost to the seventh session of the All-India CongressCommittee, which was presided over by P.Anandacharalu and attended among others by A. P.Macdonnel, Chief Commissioner of the CentralProvinces. A. P. Macdonnel was the first occupant ofRaj Bhavan, Nagpur.

While Central Provinces came into existence videthe Government of India, Foreign Department

Of the three Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra,one each in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur,the majestic Raj Bhavan at Nagpur has ahistory of its own. Built in 1891 on the crest

of the plateau of the Seminary Hills, the GovernmentHouse has been a silent witness to the transformationof a historic region. The grand edifice built as theresidence of Chief Commissioner of Central Provinceshas seen the strong currents of freedom movementleading to the Independence of India, and laterwitnessed the formation and reformation of territorialboundaries of the province. Importantly, the RajBhavan Nagpur, known locally as Governor Kothihas witnessed the metamorphosis of a small town of

EDIFICE OF RAJ BHAVAN, NAGPURThe Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, spread over an area of 94acres, is easily the biggest in geographical area whencompared to the Raj Bhavans in Mumbai and Pune.Its entrances open in different localities. The buildingis a fine blend of vernacular and colonial architecture.Unlike the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, where there areseparate buildings named as Banquet Hall andDarbar Hall, the Raj Bhavan in Nagpur has the ball -room, drawing room and dining hall in the samebuilding. It houses the Governor’s office, residentialarea and six rooms for the officers of the Governor.

The Governor shifts his residence to Nagpur RajBhavan when the legislature holds its winter session.The Nagpur Raj Bhavan also hosts the President ofIndia, the Vice President of India and the PrimeMinister during their occasional visits to Nagpur.

In 2011, a biodiversity park was created on 70acres of area of Raj Bhavan, Nagpur. More than30,000 plants have been planted at the parkdeveloped by the Forest Development Corporation ofMaharashtra. Various theme-based gardens such asRose Garden, Cactii Garden, Nakshatra Van andButterfly Garden have been developed at thebiodiversity park. A nature trail has also been built.Under the guidance of Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao,a 10 KW solar power plant has been commissioned,which helps to power street lights in the campus.

The Central Groundwater Board has undertakenthe soil and water conservation work in Raj Bhavanas a demonstration project.

It has become a custom for Governors to host ahigh tea for legislators and prominent personalitiesin Nagpur. This reception, known as ‘At Home’reception is held when the assembly is in session inthe month of December.

Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, which once symbolisedthe imperial power, has transformed itself intothe highest institution in the democratic set-up inthe State.

(Source: Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra bySadashiv Gorakshkar, Additional Inputs Ramesh

Yewale, In Charge officer, Raj Bhavan, Nagpur)

The lawn outsideRaj Bhavan hastwo cannons,said to have beenbrought fromAsirgarh Fort. The larger bronzecannon isembellished withan incised designand Persianinscription andis dated A H 1074 (A.D. 1663)believed to be apart of the reignof Aurangzeb;the other, asmaller ironcannon, has aninscription inHindi, giving itsname, KaduaPadma

GUBERNATORIAL GRANDEURPreviously known as the House of the Chief Commissioner, the stately Raj Bhavan at Nagpur hasbeen a silent witness to the transformation of the historic region. Characterised by an ornatedesign, elegant style and architecture, it is a symbol of power and dignity, says UUmmeesshh KKaasshhiikkaarr

(Above clockwise) DurbarHall at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur;

the majestic building; acannon at the lawns;

(below) a plaque at theentrance porch of Raj

Bhavan reads “Erected1891 E. Penny Ex Eng”

confirming the date of itsoccupation

NAGPUR RAJ BHAVAN’S 125 YEARS OF CHRONOLOGY

1891 � House of the Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces

1903 � House of the Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces and Berar

1920 � Government House of the Governor of Central Provinces

1947 � Government House of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh

1956 � Government House of the Governor of Bombay

1960 � Government House of the Governor of Maharashtra

1988 � Raj Bhavan in the second capital of Maharashtra

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Resolution No. 9 dated November 2, 1861, Berar wastransferred to the care of the Chief Commissioner ofthe Central Provinces in 1903 and the combinedterritory came to be known as–C.P. and Berar.According to Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra, the ChiefCommissioner’s office was referred to as GondwanaGubernatoris then.

In 1920, the Central Provinces, along with a fewother provinces, was brought under the administrativecontrol of the Governor in Council. Sir F. Sly, the thenCommissioner became the First Governor of theCentral Provinces on December 17, 1920.

The elections of 1946 brought in Pt. Ravi ShankarShukla as the Chief Minister of the CentralProvinces, and after India became independent,Mangaldas Pakwasa took over as the Governor andPt. Ravi Shankar Shukla as the Prime Minister ofMadhya Pradesh, as the province was thendesignated. It may be mentioned that B. PattabhiSitaramayya also served as the Governor of MadhyaPradesh from 1952 to 1956. He went on to serve asGovernor of reorganised Madhya Pradesh.

With the passage of the States ReorganisationAct, 1956 and the formation of the Bilingual State ofBombay, Nagpur, along with six other districts ofVidarbha, which were parts of Madhya Pradesh,became a part of the Bombay State. Nagpur thusbecame a part of Bombay State on November 1, 1956with the Act coming into force. The year 1960 waswhen the Bombay Reorganisation Act was passed.The house of the Chief Commissioner of CentralProvinces now assumed a new role as the Raj Bhavanof Maharashtra. On August 9, 1988, Nagpur wasgiven the status of the second capital of Maharashtra.


RAJ BHAVAN NAGPUR

Nagpur into a major city of India. Interestingly, theNagpur Raj Bhavan turns 125 this year.

According to an eminent historian and author ofRaj Bhavans of Maharashtra, Sadashiv VasantraoGorakshkar, the year 1891 was memorable forNagpur in many ways. In that year, the city playedhost to the seventh session of the All-India CongressCommittee, which was presided over by P.Anandacharalu and attended among others by A. P.Macdonnel, Chief Commissioner of the CentralProvinces. A. P. Macdonnel was the first occupant ofRaj Bhavan, Nagpur.

While Central Provinces came into existence videthe Government of India, Foreign Department

Of the three Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra,one each in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur,the majestic Raj Bhavan at Nagpur has ahistory of its own. Built in 1891 on the crest

of the plateau of the Seminary Hills, the GovernmentHouse has been a silent witness to the transformationof a historic region. The grand edifice built as theresidence of Chief Commissioner of Central Provinceshas seen the strong currents of freedom movementleading to the Independence of India, and laterwitnessed the formation and reformation of territorialboundaries of the province. Importantly, the RajBhavan Nagpur, known locally as Governor Kothihas witnessed the metamorphosis of a small town of

EEDDIIFFIICCEE OOFF RRAAJJ BBHHAAVVAANN,, NNAAGGPPUURRThe Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, spread over an area of 94acres, is easily the biggest in geographical area whencompared to the Raj Bhavans in Mumbai and Pune.Its entrances open in different localities. The buildingis a fine blend of vernacular and colonial architecture.Unlike the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, where there areseparate buildings named as Banquet Hall andDarbar Hall, the Raj Bhavan in Nagpur has the ball -room, drawing room and dining hall in the samebuilding. It houses the Governor’s office, residentialarea and six rooms for the officers of the Governor.

The Governor shifts his residence to Nagpur RajBhavan when the legislature holds its winter session.The Nagpur Raj Bhavan also hosts the President ofIndia, the Vice President of India and the PrimeMinister during their occasional visits to Nagpur.

In 2011, a biodiversity park was created on 70acres of area of Raj Bhavan, Nagpur. More than30,000 plants have been planted at the parkdeveloped by the Forest Development Corporation ofMaharashtra. Various theme-based gardens such asRose Garden, Cactii Garden, Nakshatra Van andButterfly Garden have been developed at thebiodiversity park. A nature trail has also been built.Under the guidance of Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao,a 10 KW solar power plant has been commissioned,which helps to power street lights in the campus.

The Central Groundwater Board has undertakenthe soil and water conservation work in Raj Bhavanas a demonstration project.

It has become a custom for Governors to host ahigh tea for legislators and prominent personalitiesin Nagpur. This reception, known as ‘At Home’reception is held when the assembly is in session inthe month of December.

Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, which once symbolisedthe imperial power, has transformed itself intothe highest institution in the democratic set-up inthe State.

(Source: Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra bySadashiv Gorakshkar, Additional Inputs Ramesh

Yewale, In Charge officer, Raj Bhavan, Nagpur)

The lawn outsideRaj Bhavan hastwo cannons,said to have beenbrought fromAsirgarh Fort. The larger bronzecannon isembellished withan incised designand Persianinscription andis dated A H 1074 (A.D. 1663)believed to be apart of the reignof Aurangzeb;the other, asmaller ironcannon, has aninscription inHindi, giving itsname, KaduaPadma

GUBERNATORIAL GRANDEURPreviously known as the House of the Chief Commissioner, the stately Raj Bhavan at Nagpur hasbeen a silent witness to the transformation of the historic region. Characterised by an ornatedesign, elegant style and architecture, it is a symbol of power and dignity, says Umesh Kashikar

(Above clockwise) DurbarHall at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur;

the majestic building; acannon at the lawns;

(below) a plaque at theentrance porch of Raj

Bhavan reads “Erected1891 E. Penny Ex Eng”

confirming the date of itsoccupation

NAGPUR RAJ BHAVAN’S 125 YEARS OF CHRONOLOGY

1891 �� House of the Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces

1903 �� House of the Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces and Berar

1920 �� Government House of the Governor of Central Provinces

1947 �� Government House of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh

1956 �� Government House of the Governor of Bombay

1960 �� Government House of the Governor of Maharashtra

1988 �� Raj Bhavan in the second capital of Maharashtra

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newspaper in detail along with the important issuesraised during zero hour. The old Vidhan Bhavan wasvery user-friendly and one could easily go fromassembly to council and visit important functionarieswithout any hassle in a building remarkable for itsarchitecture. Once during the session, Mumbai mediawould have lunch in the pressroom with the journalistsfrom Nagpur who would bring homemade food.

The common features of the winter sessions inthose years were protest marches, relay fast anddemonstrations. There used to be small pandals fromGPO Square to the road going to the MLA hostelwith protesters fighting for their demands. One finemorning, Chief Minister Babasaheb Bhonsale visitedall the stalls offering orange juice to all those whowere on fast. A handcart with a row of sweet limejuice glasses followed him. The number of stalls setup during the session has reduced over the years.

The most shocking incident etched on my mind isthe 1994 Gowari stampede. The mishap occurredduring the winter session killing 114 people fromGowari community and injuring 500. I had finishedmy work in the assembly and was given a ride byChief Minister’s PRO Prabhakar Shandilya to myTimes of India office. When we came to know about it,I rushed to the spot along with Dhananjay Godbole ofMaharashtra Times. Heaps of chappals narrated theuntold story of the stampede. Today, the site has amemorial for Gowaris, but that unfortunate sight ofheaps of chappals is still engrained in my mind.

Chief Minister Vasantdada Patil used to visitNagpur and tour the area ahead of the winter session.During one such session, I met him at Ramgiri alongwith Sukrut Khandekar, the Executive Editor of Kesri.The Chandrapur collector visited the complex with a


ANECDOTES AND MEMORIES

EXPERIENCE JOURNALIST

Jagan Phadnis, Dada Deshpande, V.K. and P.K. Naikof Press Trust of India and United News of India,respectively, shared anecdotes and discussed what isexpected from the session. It used to be fun-filled,riveting journey.

We used to stay at a special camp at Suyogbuilding next to Nagpur GPO building in Civil Lines,a centrally located place close to Vidhan Bhavan. RaviBhavan was the complex where ministers camped.The MLA hostel and Central Telegraph Office (CTO)were really helpful to journalists before moderncommunication facilities like emails and smartphonesexisted. One had to depend on generous and hard -working teleprinter operators at CTO for work.

We had a separate mess where chefs served ustea, breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were dinnerparties with discussions with VIPs on contemporaryissues. One of us from the camp used to go to marketto buy grocery and vegetables. There used to be apleasant ritual of morning walks in the chillyDecember weather. The walks also helped us gatherlatest information, as one used to bump into the likesof Council Chairman Jayantrao Tilak, AssemblySpeaker Shankarrao Jagtap and Sushil KumarShinde, Ganpatrao Deshmukh and Mrinal Gore DattaPatil, a few political leaders regular in their morningwalks. After the morning walk, we used to play cricketin the lobby of Suyog with the bat and tennis ballprocured from somewhere by Madhukar Bhave.

The question hour of the State Legislature used toset the tone of the day. It was carried in every

It has been 25 years for me witnessing the socio-political changes taking place in Maharashtra’ssecond capital, Nagpur and other key develop -ments while attending the winter session at

Vidhan Bhavan. What has remained unchanged isthe warmth and hospitality of the city and its people,who greet everyone with affection, whether it’s theChief Minister, MLAs, Government officials or mediapersons visiting to cover the session.

The winter session has been held at Nagpur inaccordance with the Nagpur Pact signed betweenVidarbha leaders and the then Chief Minister ofMaharashtra, Yashawantrao Chavan. The sessionwas planned to focus upon and discuss issues relatedto Vidarbha. Over the years, these sessions witnessedhectic political developments and landmarklegislations. The first session of the State Legislatureafter Maharashtra came into being on 1 May 1960,was held in Nagpur. Being the capital of CentralProvinces and Berar for 100 years, the city had inplace an administrative building, State Legislature,ministers’ bungalows and hostel accommodation formembers, thus, becoming an appropriate location tohost the session.

WWOORRKK WWAASS PPLLEEAASSUURREE Our journey used to begin from Dadar railwaystation, where a train coach was kept reserved forjournalists travelling to Nagpur to cover the wintersession. The journey used to be remarkable as seniorcorrespondents like Madhu Shetty, Arun Sadhu,

Since 1 May 1960, Nagpur has hosted the winter session of the State Legislature. The chilly seasonbrings fond memories of his stay in this city covering the sessions, says PPrraakkaasshh BBaall JJoosshhii

I have seen manylong marches

reaching Nagpurduring the winter

session. I vividlyremember one

taken out byfarmers’ leader

Sharad Joshi andanother one taken

out by SharadPawar as Leader

of Opposition.Massive protest

marches bypopular leader

JambuwantraoDhote for a

separate VidarbhaState were also

very colourful

farmer, who had lost everything in a natural calamity,so that the State leader could handover the com -pensation cheque. Vasantdada Patil took out ̀ 200 fromhis pocket and gave it to the farmer along with thecheque, reminding the collector that the farmer willstarve before he gets the cheque amount from the bank.

Former Chief Minister A.R. Antulay’s tenure wasknown for many innovative ideas. A daily newspaperbrought out by Department of Information and PublicRelations of the State Government during the sessionwas one such idea. The idea was good, but difficult toimplement. It was dropped once A.R. Antulay ceasedto be the Chief Minister.

Babasaheb Bhonsale’s tenure was also repletewith political developments. Once, a large number ofparty MLAs revolted against him during the session.However, the revolt fizzled out as there was noresponse from the party high command.

Earlier, the tenure of the winter session used tobe six weeks, but as times changed and more politicalactivities preceded legislative work, the tenure wasshortened. The time was curtailed by Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik when the disputed structure ofBabri Masjid was demolished while the session wason in Nagpur.

All those who attended the winter sessions atVidhan Bhavan, Nagpur enjoyed the hospitality ofVidarbha leaders and relished the region’s owndistinctive cuisine known as the Varhadi cuisine orSaoji cuisine for its spicy taste. They used to returnhome with orange burfi and memories that lastedlonger than the taste of the sweet.

–The writer is a columnist and artist of inter -national repute. He can be reached at (Twitter)

@prakashbaljoshi, http://www.prakashbaljoshi.com

(Right and facing page)Ravi Bhavan and Ramgiri,

the Chief Minister’sresidence at Nagpur in

Maharashtra

LEADERS AND THEIR

TENUREVasantdada Patiltook out ̀ 200 fromhis pocket and gaveit to the farmeralong with thecheque, remindingthe collector thatthe farmer willstarve before hegets the amountfrom the bank.Former ChiefMinister A.R.Antulay’s tenurewas known for manyinnovative ideas.Party MLAs hadonce revoltedagainst BabasahebBhonsale, whichfizzled out dueto no response fromthe party highcommand.

VASANTDADA PATIL

A.R. ANTULAY

BABASAHEB BHONSALE

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newspaper in detail along with the important issuesraised during zero hour. The old Vidhan Bhavan wasvery user-friendly and one could easily go fromassembly to council and visit important functionarieswithout any hassle in a building remarkable for itsarchitecture. Once during the session, Mumbai mediawould have lunch in the pressroom with the journalistsfrom Nagpur who would bring homemade food.

The common features of the winter sessions inthose years were protest marches, relay fast anddemonstrations. There used to be small pandals fromGPO Square to the road going to the MLA hostelwith protesters fighting for their demands. One finemorning, Chief Minister Babasaheb Bhonsale visitedall the stalls offering orange juice to all those whowere on fast. A handcart with a row of sweet limejuice glasses followed him. The number of stalls setup during the session has reduced over the years.

The most shocking incident etched on my mind isthe 1994 Gowari stampede. The mishap occurredduring the winter session killing 114 people fromGowari community and injuring 500. I had finishedmy work in the assembly and was given a ride byChief Minister’s PRO Prabhakar Shandilya to myTimes of India office. When we came to know about it,I rushed to the spot along with Dhananjay Godbole ofMaharashtra Times. Heaps of chappals narrated theuntold story of the stampede. Today, the site has amemorial for Gowaris, but that unfortunate sight ofheaps of chappals is still engrained in my mind.

Chief Minister Vasantdada Patil used to visitNagpur and tour the area ahead of the winter session.During one such session, I met him at Ramgiri alongwith Sukrut Khandekar, the Executive Editor of Kesri.The Chandrapur collector visited the complex with a


ANECDOTES AND MEMORIES

EXPERIENCE JOURNALIST

Jagan Phadnis, Dada Deshpande, V.K. and P.K. Naikof Press Trust of India and United News of India,respectively, shared anecdotes and discussed what isexpected from the session. It used to be fun-filled,riveting journey.

We used to stay at a special camp at Suyogbuilding next to Nagpur GPO building in Civil Lines,a centrally located place close to Vidhan Bhavan. RaviBhavan was the complex where ministers camped.The MLA hostel and Central Telegraph Office (CTO)were really helpful to journalists before moderncommunication facilities like emails and smartphonesexisted. One had to depend on generous and hard -working teleprinter operators at CTO for work.

We had a separate mess where chefs served ustea, breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were dinnerparties with discussions with VIPs on contemporaryissues. One of us from the camp used to go to marketto buy grocery and vegetables. There used to be apleasant ritual of morning walks in the chillyDecember weather. The walks also helped us gatherlatest information, as one used to bump into the likesof Council Chairman Jayantrao Tilak, AssemblySpeaker Shankarrao Jagtap and Sushil KumarShinde, Ganpatrao Deshmukh and Mrinal Gore DattaPatil, a few political leaders regular in their morningwalks. After the morning walk, we used to play cricketin the lobby of Suyog with the bat and tennis ballprocured from somewhere by Madhukar Bhave.

The question hour of the State Legislature used toset the tone of the day. It was carried in every

It has been 25 years for me witnessing the socio-political changes taking place in Maharashtra’ssecond capital, Nagpur and other key develop -ments while attending the winter session at

Vidhan Bhavan. What has remained unchanged isthe warmth and hospitality of the city and its people,who greet everyone with affection, whether it’s theChief Minister, MLAs, Government officials or mediapersons visiting to cover the session.

The winter session has been held at Nagpur inaccordance with the Nagpur Pact signed betweenVidarbha leaders and the then Chief Minister ofMaharashtra, Yashawantrao Chavan. The sessionwas planned to focus upon and discuss issues relatedto Vidarbha. Over the years, these sessions witnessedhectic political developments and landmarklegislations. The first session of the State Legislatureafter Maharashtra came into being on 1 May 1960,was held in Nagpur. Being the capital of CentralProvinces and Berar for 100 years, the city had inplace an administrative building, State Legislature,ministers’ bungalows and hostel accommodation formembers, thus, becoming an appropriate location tohost the session.

WORK WAS PLEASURE Our journey used to begin from Dadar railwaystation, where a train coach was kept reserved forjournalists travelling to Nagpur to cover the wintersession. The journey used to be remarkable as seniorcorrespondents like Madhu Shetty, Arun Sadhu,

Since 1 May 1960, Nagpur has hosted the winter session of the State Legislature. The chilly seasonbrings fond memories of his stay in this city covering the sessions, says Prakash Bal Joshi

I have seen manylong marches

reaching Nagpurduring the winter

session. I vividlyremember one

taken out byfarmers’ leader

Sharad Joshi andanother one taken

out by SharadPawar as Leader

of Opposition.Massive protest

marches bypopular leader

JambuwantraoDhote for a

separate VidarbhaState were also

very colourful

farmer, who had lost everything in a natural calamity,so that the State leader could handover the com -pensation cheque. Vasantdada Patil took out ̀ 200 fromhis pocket and gave it to the farmer along with thecheque, reminding the collector that the farmer willstarve before he gets the cheque amount from the bank.

Former Chief Minister A.R. Antulay’s tenure wasknown for many innovative ideas. A daily newspaperbrought out by Department of Information and PublicRelations of the State Government during the sessionwas one such idea. The idea was good, but difficult toimplement. It was dropped once A.R. Antulay ceasedto be the Chief Minister.

Babasaheb Bhonsale’s tenure was also repletewith political developments. Once, a large number ofparty MLAs revolted against him during the session.However, the revolt fizzled out as there was noresponse from the party high command.

Earlier, the tenure of the winter session used tobe six weeks, but as times changed and more politicalactivities preceded legislative work, the tenure wasshortened. The time was curtailed by Chief MinisterSudhakarrao Naik when the disputed structure ofBabri Masjid was demolished while the session wason in Nagpur.

All those who attended the winter sessions atVidhan Bhavan, Nagpur enjoyed the hospitality ofVidarbha leaders and relished the region’s owndistinctive cuisine known as the Varhadi cuisine orSaoji cuisine for its spicy taste. They used to returnhome with orange burfi and memories that lastedlonger than the taste of the sweet.

–The writer is a columnist and artist of inter -national repute. He can be reached at (Twitter)

@prakashbaljoshi, http://www.prakashbaljoshi.com

(Right and facing page)Ravi Bhavan and Ramgiri,

the Chief Minister’sresidence at Nagpur in

Maharashtra

LEADERS AND THEIR

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VASANTDADA PATIL

A.R. ANTULAY

BABASAHEB BHONSALE

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The current 13th Legislative Assembly party-wise tally is Bharatiya Janata Party (122), Shiv Sena (63), Indian National Congress (42), Nationalist Congress Party (41), ShetkariKamgar Party (03), Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (03), All India Majlis–e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (02),Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (01), Samajwadi Party (01), Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh(01), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (01), Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (01)and Independent (07). Here is the 288-member-strong State Assembly at a glance


MAHARASHTRA LEGISLATURE CONSTITUENTS

KNOW THE MEMBERSOF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

In terms ofadminis trativedivisions,Konkan has thelargest numberof members(75). The nextin the list arethe divisions ofPune (58),Nashik (47),Aurangabad(46), Amravati(30) andNagpur (32)

Dr. Patil Satish(Annasaheb)Bhaskarrao NCP, ErandolTaluka Parola, Dist. JalgaonResi: 02597-292944/292844

Patil UnmeshBhaiyasaheb BJP, ChalisgaonSangharsh, BhadgaonRoad, Chalisgaon, Dist. Jalgaon 424101Office: 02589-226084

Patil Kishor AappaShiv Sena, PachoraSinhgad, BhadgaonRoad, ChintamaniColony, Pachora, Dist. Jalgaon.Office: 02596-240329Resi: 02596-244899

MahajanGirish Dattatray BJP, JamnerNandadeep,Bajrangpura, Jamner,Tal. Jamner, Dist.Jalgaon 424206Telephone: 02580-230244, 232444

Khadse-PatilEknathrao Ganpatrao BJP, MuktainagarAt and Post Kothali,Tal. Muktainagar.Dist. Jalgaon.Resi: 23679545

Sancheti ChainsukhMadanlal BJP, MalkapurSancheti Lane, TilakWard, Malkapur, Dist. Buldhana 443101Office: 07267-223444

Sapkal HarshwardhanVasantraoINC, BuldhanaSuvarna Nagar,Buldhana Office: 07262-246555Resi.: 07262-242950

Bondre RahulSiddhavinayak INC, ChikhaliSwami VivekanandMarg, Chikhali, Dist. Buldhana 443201Office: 07264-244919

RaimulkarSanjay Bhaskar Shiv Sena, Mehkar(S.C.) Near Shree SwamiSamarth Centre,Ramnagar Petkar,Taluka Mehkar,Dist. Buldhana

PPaaddvvii UUddaayyssiinngg KKoocchhrruu BJP, Shahada (S.T.) At Somaval (Bk.), PostNalgavhan, Taluka Taloda, Dist. NandurbarOffice: 02567-232238

DDrr GGaavviitt VViijjaayykkuummaarrKKrriisshhnnaarraaoo Bharatiya JanataParty, Nandurbar(S.T.) At, Post Natavad, Taluka and Dist.Nandurbar

NNaaiikk SSuurruuppssiinnhh HHiirryyaa INC, Navapur (S.T.) At and Post Navgaon,Taluka Navapur,Dist. NandurbarOffice: 02569-262223

AAhhiirree DDhhaannaajjii SSiittaarraammaalliiaass DD.. SS..Indian NationalCongress, Sakri (S.T.)At, Post Kudashi(Pobare) Taluka Sakri,Dist. DhuleOffice: 02562-22614

AAdd.. PPaaddvvii KK.. CC.. Indian NationalCongress,Akkalkuwa (S.T.) At Asali, Post Talai,Taluka Akkalkuwa,Dist.: NandurbarOffice: 02562-229444

Dr. KhedekarShashikant Narsingrao Shiv Sena,Sindkhed RajaShaniwar Peth,Deulgaon Raja,Dist. BuldhanaOffice and Resi: 07261-231125

Phundkar AakashPandurang BJP, KhamgaonVasundhara,Mahadeo Nagar, Chande Colony,Khamgaon,Dist. Buldhana 444303Resi: 07263 - 255222

Dr. Kute SanjayShriram BJP, Jalgaon-JamodTrupti Villa, Siddhivinayak Nagar, Jalgaon, Dist.Buldhana.Resi.: 07266-221467

Bharsakale PrakashGunvantrao BJP, AakotShivaji Nagar, Banosa Daryapur,Dist. Amaravati 444803

Siraskar BaliramBhagwan Bharipa BahujanMahasangha, BalapurAt and Post Paras, Taluka Balapur, Dist. Akola 444109

Sharma GovardhanMangilalji BJP, Akola (West)Aalshi Plot,Gaurakshan Road,Taluka and Dist. AkolaResi.: 0724-2437058

PPaattiill KKuunnaall RRoohhiiddaassINC, Dhule (Rural) 22, Nehru HousingSociety, Devpur, Dhule 424001Resi.: 022-24971515/6

GGoottee AAnniill UUmmrraaoo BJP, Dhule (City)House No. 1321, LaneNo. 4, Dhule 424001Office: 02562-282636,283636Resi.: 02562-233266,

RRaavvaall JJaayykkuummaarr((BBhhaauu)) JJiitteennddrraassiinnhh BJP, ShindkhedaDarbar Jai Palace,Hawai Mahal,Dondaicha, TalukaShindkheda Dist. Dhule 425408 Office: 02566-244025

PPaawwrraa KKaasshhiirraammVVeecchhaann INC, Shirpur (S.T.)At and Post Sule,Taluka Shirpur, Dist. DhuleOffice: 02563-255300Resi.: 02563-273300

PPrrooff.. SSoonnaawwaanneeCChhaannddrraakkaanntt BBaalliirraamm Shiv Sena,Chopda (S.T.) 396, Adarsh, Jaikisan Wadi,At, Post, Tal.,Dist. Jalgaon 425001Office: 0257-2228282

Pimple HarishMaroti Aappa BJP, Murtijapur (S.C.) At Palsola,Murtijapur, Talukaand Dist. AkolaOffice: 07256-242555

Zanak AmeetSubhashrao INC, RisodAt Post Nangulzanak, Tal. Risod,Dist. WashimResi: 07251-224433

Malik Lakhan Sahadeo BJP, Washim (S.T)Sudarshannagar,NarayanbabaRoad, Washim,Taluka andDist. WashimResi.: 07252-232264

Paatni RajendraSukhanand BJP, Karanja12, Jawahar Colony, Pusad Naka,Washim Office: 07252-235107

JJaawwaallee HHaarriibbhhaauuMMaaddhhaavv BJP, Raver At and Post Bhalod,Taluka Yawal, Dist. Jalgaon 425304Office: 02585-242797Resi.: 02585-242627

SSaawwkkaarree SSaannjjaayyWWaammaann BJP, Bhusawal (S.C.) Tulja Bhawani Mandir, New Area Ward, DailyMarket, Bhusawal,Taluka Bhusawal,Dist. JalgaonOffice: 02582-242222

BBhhoollee SSuurreesshh DDaammuu BJP, Jalgaon (City) ChandramoliYashwant Colony, Ring Road,Dist. JalgaonResi.: 0257-2226016

PPaattiill GGuullaabb RRaagghhuunnaatthh Shiv Sena, Jalgaon (Rural) Maharana PratapChowk, At and PostPaldhi Budruk, Tal. Dharangaon, Dist. JalgaonOffice: 02588-255399

CChhaauuddhhaarriiSShhiirriisshhddaaddaa HHiirraallaall Independent Amalner, Station Road, Amalner15, Constituency,Jalgaon,Office: 02587-228811

Sawarkar RandhirPralhadrao BJP, Akola (East)Raut Wadi, Akola Office: 0724-2456600Resi.: 0724-2450189

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The current 13th Legislative Assembly party-wise tally is Bharatiya Janata Party (122), Shiv Sena (63), Indian National Congress (42), Nationalist Congress Party (41), ShetkariKamgar Party (03), Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (03), All India Majlis–e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (02),Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (01), Samajwadi Party (01), Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh(01), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (01), Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (01)and Independent (07). Here is the 288-member-strong State Assembly at a glance



KNOW THE MEMBERSOF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

In terms ofadminis trativedivisions,Konkan has thelargest numberof members(75). The nextin the list arethe divisions ofPune (58),Nashik (47),Aurangabad(46), Amravati(30) andNagpur (32)

DDrr.. PPaattiill SSaattiisshh((AAnnnnaassaahheebb))BBhhaasskkaarrrraaoo NCP, ErandolTaluka Parola, Dist. JalgaonResi: 02597-292944/292844

PPaattiill UUnnmmeesshhBBhhaaiiyyaassaahheebb BJP, ChalisgaonSangharsh, BhadgaonRoad, Chalisgaon, Dist. Jalgaon 424101Office: 02589-226084

PPaattiill KKiisshhoorr AAaappppaaShiv Sena, PachoraSinhgad, BhadgaonRoad, ChintamaniColony, Pachora, Dist. Jalgaon.Office: 02596-240329Resi: 02596-244899

MMaahhaajjaannGGiirriisshh DDaattttaattrraayy BJP, JamnerNandadeep,Bajrangpura, Jamner,Tal. Jamner, Dist.Jalgaon 424206Telephone: 02580-230244, 232444

KKhhaaddssee--PPaattiillEEkknnaatthhrraaoo GGaannppaattrraaoo BJP, MuktainagarAt and Post Kothali,Tal. Muktainagar.Dist. Jalgaon.Resi: 23679545

SSaanncchheettii CChhaaiinnssuukkhhMMaaddaannllaall BJP, MalkapurSancheti Lane, TilakWard, Malkapur, Dist. Buldhana 443101Office: 07267-223444

SSaappkkaall HHaarrsshhwwaarrddhhaannVVaassaannttrraaooINC, BuldhanaSuvarna Nagar,Buldhana Office: 07262-246555Resi.: 07262-242950

BBoonnddrree RRaahhuullSSiiddddhhaavviinnaayyaakk INC, ChikhaliSwami VivekanandMarg, Chikhali, Dist. Buldhana 443201Office: 07264-244919

RRaaiimmuullkkaarrSSaannjjaayy BBhhaasskkaarr Shiv Sena, Mehkar(S.C.) Near Shree SwamiSamarth Centre,Ramnagar Petkar,Taluka Mehkar,Dist. Buldhana

Padvi Udaysing Kochru BJP, Shahada (S.T.) At Somaval (Bk.), PostNalgavhan, Taluka Taloda, Dist. NandurbarOffice: 02567-232238

Dr Gavit VijaykumarKrishnarao Bharatiya JanataParty, Nandurbar(S.T.) At, Post Natavad, Taluka and Dist.Nandurbar

Naik Surupsinh Hirya INC, Navapur (S.T.) At and Post Navgaon,Taluka Navapur,Dist. NandurbarOffice: 02569-262223

Ahire Dhanaji Sitaramalias D. S.Indian NationalCongress, Sakri (S.T.)At, Post Kudashi(Pobare) Taluka Sakri,Dist. DhuleOffice: 02562-22614

Ad. Padvi K. C. Indian NationalCongress,Akkalkuwa (S.T.) At Asali, Post Talai,Taluka Akkalkuwa,Dist.: NandurbarOffice: 02562-229444

DDrr.. KKhheeddeekkaarrSShhaasshhiikkaanntt NNaarrssiinnggrraaoo Shiv Sena,Sindkhed RajaShaniwar Peth,Deulgaon Raja,Dist. BuldhanaOffice and Resi: 07261-231125

PPhhuunnddkkaarr AAaakkaasshhPPaanndduurraanngg BJP, KhamgaonVasundhara,Mahadeo Nagar, Chande Colony,Khamgaon,Dist. Buldhana 444303Resi: 07263 - 255222

DDrr.. KKuuttee SSaannjjaayySShhrriirraamm BJP, Jalgaon-JamodTrupti Villa, Siddhivinayak Nagar, Jalgaon, Dist.Buldhana.Resi.: 07266-221467

BBhhaarrssaakkaallee PPrraakkaasshhGGuunnvvaannttrraaoo BJP, AakotShivaji Nagar, Banosa Daryapur,Dist. Amaravati 444803

SSiirraasskkaarr BBaalliirraammBBhhaaggwwaann Bharipa BahujanMahasangha, BalapurAt and Post Paras, Taluka Balapur, Dist. Akola 444109

SShhaarrmmaa GGoovvaarrddhhaannMMaannggiillaalljjii BJP, Akola (West)Aalshi Plot,Gaurakshan Road,Taluka and Dist. AkolaResi.: 0724-2437058

Patil Kunal RohidasINC, Dhule (Rural) 22, Nehru HousingSociety, Devpur, Dhule 424001Resi.: 022-24971515/6

Gote Anil Umrao BJP, Dhule (City)House No. 1321, LaneNo. 4, Dhule 424001Office: 02562-282636,283636Resi.: 02562-233266,

Raval Jaykumar(Bhau) Jitendrasinh BJP, ShindkhedaDarbar Jai Palace,Hawai Mahal,Dondaicha, TalukaShindkheda Dist. Dhule 425408 Office: 02566-244025

Pawra KashiramVechan INC, Shirpur (S.T.)At and Post Sule,Taluka Shirpur, Dist. DhuleOffice: 02563-255300Resi.: 02563-273300

Prof. SonawaneChandrakant Baliram Shiv Sena,Chopda (S.T.) 396, Adarsh, Jaikisan Wadi,At, Post, Tal.,Dist. Jalgaon 425001Office: 0257-2228282

PPiimmppllee HHaarriisshhMMaarroottii AAaappppaa BJP, Murtijapur (S.C.) At Palsola,Murtijapur, Talukaand Dist. AkolaOffice: 07256-242555

ZZaannaakk AAmmeeeettSSuubbhhaasshhrraaoo INC, RisodAt Post Nangulzanak, Tal. Risod,Dist. WashimResi: 07251-224433

MMaalliikk LLaakkhhaann SSaahhaaddeeoo BJP, Washim (S.T)Sudarshannagar,NarayanbabaRoad, Washim,Taluka andDist. WashimResi.: 07252-232264

PPaaaattnnii RRaajjeennddrraaSSuukkhhaannaanndd BJP, Karanja12, Jawahar Colony, Pusad Naka,Washim Office: 07252-235107

Jawale HaribhauMadhav BJP, Raver At and Post Bhalod,Taluka Yawal, Dist. Jalgaon 425304Office: 02585-242797Resi.: 02585-242627

Sawkare SanjayWaman BJP, Bhusawal (S.C.) Tulja Bhawani Mandir, New Area Ward, DailyMarket, Bhusawal,Taluka Bhusawal,Dist. JalgaonOffice: 02582-242222

Bhole Suresh Damu BJP, Jalgaon (City) ChandramoliYashwant Colony, Ring Road,Dist. JalgaonResi.: 0257-2226016

Patil Gulab Raghunath Shiv Sena, Jalgaon (Rural) Maharana PratapChowk, At and PostPaldhi Budruk, Tal. Dharangaon, Dist. JalgaonOffice: 02588-255399

ChaudhariShirishdada Hiralal Independent Amalner, Station Road, Amalner15, Constituency,Jalgaon,Office: 02587-228811

SSaawwaarrkkaarr RRaannddhhiirrPPrraallhhaaddrraaoo BJP, Akola (East)Raut Wadi, Akola Office: 0724-2456600Resi.: 0724-2450189

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Dr. Mane MilindPandurang BJP, Nagpur-North(S.C.)Saraswati Hospital,Nirmal Bhavan, Dr. Ambedkar Road,Indora Chowk,Nagpur 440017Office: 0712-2641417

Bawankule Chandra-shekhar KrishnaraoBJP, KamthiPlot No. 28-A,Navin Koradi Colony,P.K.T.P.S., KoradiColony, Tal. Kamthi,Dist. Nagpur.Office: 07109-264300

WaghmareCharan Sovinda BJP, TumsarRajani Nagar,Khat Road, Tal., Dist.Bhandara 441904Office: 07183-234444Resi.: 07184-252308

Badole RajkumarSudam BJP, Arjuni Morgaon(S.C.)At Sadak ArjuniTaluka Sadak Arjuni, Dist. GondiaOffice: 022-22025251

Rahangdale VijayBharatlal BJP, TiroraAt Khamri, PostChikhli, Tal. Tirora, Dist. Gondia 441911Office: 07198-254008

Agrawal GopaldasShankarlal INC, GondiaShankar Bhavan,Main Road, Tal., Dist.Gondia 441601 Office: 07182-237731

Mungantiwar SudhirSachchidanand BJP, BallarpurBhagyashri, Golbazar Ward, Tal.,Dist. Chandrapur442402Office: 07172-252582

Wadettiwar VijayNamdeorao INC, BrahmapuriRanful Niwas,Potegaon Road, Gadchiroli, At, Post,Taluka and Dist.GadchiroliResi.: 07132-235556

Bhangdiya Kirtikumaralias Banti Mitesh BJP, ChimurBhangdiyawada,Tilak Ward, At,Post and TalukaChimur, Dist.Chandrapur 442903Office: 0712-2460120

Dhanorkar Sureshalias BalubhauNarayan Shiv Sena, VaroraLakshmi Nagar,Abhyankar Ward, Taluka Varora, DistChandrapur 4429037Office: 07176-280586

KKaadduu BBaacccchhuu aalliiaassOOmmpprraakkaasshh BBaabbaarraaoo Independent,AchalpurAt Vidharbha MillColony, Achalpur,Dist. Amravati.Resi.: 07223-252233

DDrr.. BBoonnddee AAnniillSSuukkhhddeeoorraaoo BJP, MorshiNear Hightech CriticalCare and BondeHospital, Raja Peth,Amravati 444606Office and Resi.: 0721-2677683

KKaallee AAmmaarr SShhaarraaddrraaoo INC, ArviAt and Post Wathoda(BhaipurRehabilitation),Taluka Arvi,Dist. Wardha

KKaammbbllee RRaannjjiittPPrraattaapprraaoo Indian NationalCongress, DeoliHouse No. 231-B,Rohani, Tal. Deoli,Dist. Wardha

KKuummbbhhaarree VViikkaassSShhaannkkaarrrraaoo BJP, Nagpur-CentralKumbhare Bhavan,Golibar Chowk,Pachpavli Road,Nagpur.Office, Resi. andFax: 0712-2770299


Shamkule NanajiSitaram BJP, Chandrapur (S.C.)RamkrishnaApartment, Akola, Above the Arban Bank,Ganjwad, Dist.Chandrapur 442402Office: 07172-277688



DDrr.. DDeesshhmmuukkhhSSuunniill PPaannjjaabbrraaoo BJP, AmravatiAashirwad Building,Rukmini Nagar, Amravati 444606Office: 0721-2673425

BBuunnddiillee RRaammeesshhGGaannppaattrraaoo BJP, Daryapur (S.C.)At and Post Bhandara,Tal. Anjangaon, Surji,Dist. Amravati.Office: 9552231288Resi.: 07224-24900

PPrrooff.. JJaaggttaapp VViirreennddrraa VVaallmmiikkrraaoo INC, DhamangaonRailwayAt Post Jawala, Tal.Chandur Railway, Dist. Amravati.Office: 07222-254205

RRaannaa RRaavvii GGaannggaaddhhaarr Independent, Badnera50, Ganga-Savitri,Shankarnagar,Rajapeth Road, Tal.,Dist. Amravati.Resi.: 0721-2579672

Adv. AwasareRamchandra Punaji BJP, Bhandara(S.C.) At, Post andTal. Pavni,Ward Bajrang, Dist. Bhandara

AAddvv.. TThhaakkuurr SSmmtt..YYaasshhoommaattii INC, TiwsaBhagyanagar, 91,Ganediwal Layout, Amravati, Dist.Amravati.Office: 0721-2665573

BBhhiillaawweekkaarrPPrraabbhhuuddaass BBaabbuullaallBJP, Melghat (S.T.)At Aaki, Post Bobado,Taluka Dharni, Dist. Amravati

FFaaddnnaavviiss DDeevveennddrraaGGaannggaaddhhaarrrraaoo BJP, Nagpur (South-West) 276, Trikoni Park,Dharam Peth,Tal., Dist. Nagpur.Resi.: 0712-2533446

PPaarrvvee SSuuddhhiirr LLaaxxmmaann BJP, Umred (S.C.)Plot No. 37, JibhkateLayout, Tal. Umred,Dist. Nagpur.Office: 07116-242224,Resi.: 07116-244288

KKoohhllee SSuuddhhaakkaarrVViitttthhaallrraaoo BJP, Nagpur-SouthVitthal-Leela, 156,Jankinagar, Udaynagar, Ring Road,Nagpur-34.Office: 0712-2752555

KKhhooppddee KKrriisshhnnaaPPaanncchhaammjjii BJP, Nagpur-EastSatranjipura, SubhashPutla, Nagpur 440008Office: 0712-2767638,Resi.: 0712-2767637

Deshmukh SudhakarShamraoji BJP, Nagpur-WestG. B. Narayan Apt.Friends Colony Chowk,Katol Road, Nagpur 440013Office: 0712-2572202Resi.: 0712-2571666

Reddy DwaramMallikarjun Rami BJP, RamtekRamtek Road, Mansar, Tal. Ramtek,Dist. Nagpur 441401Office: 07114-268227

A goodnumber ofthe MLA,i.e. 102 arefarmers byprofession.The rest of themembers areconnectedwith the fieldsof politics,social work,education,journalism,literature,construction,and medicineor are lawyers,andbusinessmen

Kashiwar Rajesh(Bala) Lahanuji BJP, SakoliAt and Post PragatiColony, Sendurwafa, Taluka Sakoli, Dist. Bhandara 441802Office: 07186-236577

Puram SanjayHanuwantrao BJP, Amgaon (S.T.)At and PostPurada, Taluka Devri,Dist. Gondia

Gajbe KrushnaDhamaji BJP, Armori (S. T.)At Potgaon, Post Vihirgaon, Taluka Vadsa, Dist. Gadchiroli

Dr Holi DeoraoMadguji BJP, Gadchiroli (S.T.)At, Post and TalukaChamorshi, Hanuman Ward No. 1, Chamorshi, Dist. GadchiroliOffice: 07135-235880

Atram AmbrishraoRaje Satyavanrao BJP, Aheri (S. T.)Rajmahal, At and Post Aallapalli,Taluka Aheri, Dist. Gadchiroli

Adv. Dhote Sanjay Yadavrao BJP, RajuraAt, Post, Tal. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.Office: 07173-222999

KKuunnaawwaarr SSaammeeeerrTTrriimmbbaakkrraaoo BJP, HingnaghatKrushnai MahavirWard, HingnaghatDist. WardhaOffice: 07153-244104

DDrr.. BBhhooyyaarr PPaannkkaajjRRaajjeesshh BJP, WardhaKeljarwadi,Sudampuri Tal., Dist. Wardha 442001Office and Resi.:07142-24224

DDrr.. DDeesshhmmuukkhh AAsshhiisshhRRaannjjiittbbaabbuu BJP, Katol BW-6,Gangasagar Apt, Canal Road, RamdasPeth, Nagpur 440010Office: 0712-2520248

KKeeddaarr SSuunniillCChhhhaattrraappaall INC, SavnerAt, PostPatansawangi,Tal. Savner, Dist. Nagpur 441113Office: 0712-2720611

MMeegghhee SSaammeeeerrDDaattttaattrraayyaa BJP, Hingna135, Pande Layout,Khamla Road, Dist. Nagpur-25Office: 0712 - 2249462


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DDrr.. MMaannee MMiilliinnddPPaanndduurraanngg BJP, Nagpur-North(S.C.)Saraswati Hospital,Nirmal Bhavan, Dr. Ambedkar Road,Indora Chowk,Nagpur 440017Office: 0712-2641417

BBaawwaannkkuullee CChhaannddrraa--sshheekkhhaarr KKrriisshhnnaarraaooBJP, KamthiPlot No. 28-A,Navin Koradi Colony,P.K.T.P.S., KoradiColony, Tal. Kamthi,Dist. Nagpur.Office: 07109-264300

WWaagghhmmaarreeCChhaarraann SSoovviinnddaa BJP, TumsarRajani Nagar,Khat Road, Tal., Dist.Bhandara 441904Office: 07183-234444Resi.: 07184-252308

BBaaddoollee RRaajjkkuummaarrSSuuddaamm BJP, Arjuni Morgaon(S.C.)At Sadak ArjuniTaluka Sadak Arjuni, Dist. GondiaOffice: 022-22025251

RRaahhaannggddaallee VViijjaayyBBhhaarraattllaall BJP, TiroraAt Khamri, PostChikhli, Tal. Tirora, Dist. Gondia 441911Office: 07198-254008

AAggrraawwaall GGooppaallddaassSShhaannkkaarrllaall INC, GondiaShankar Bhavan,Main Road, Tal., Dist.Gondia 441601 Office: 07182-237731

MMuunnggaannttiiwwaarr SSuuddhhiirrSSaacchhcchhiiddaannaanndd BJP, BallarpurBhagyashri, Golbazar Ward, Tal.,Dist. Chandrapur442402Office: 07172-252582

WWaaddeettttiiwwaarr VViijjaayyNNaammddeeoorraaoo INC, BrahmapuriRanful Niwas,Potegaon Road, Gadchiroli, At, Post,Taluka and Dist.GadchiroliResi.: 07132-235556

BBhhaannggddiiyyaa KKiirrttiikkuummaarraalliiaass BBaannttii MMiitteesshh BJP, ChimurBhangdiyawada,Tilak Ward, At,Post and TalukaChimur, Dist.Chandrapur 442903Office: 0712-2460120

DDhhaannoorrkkaarr SSuurreesshhaalliiaass BBaalluubbhhaauuNNaarraayyaann Shiv Sena, VaroraLakshmi Nagar,Abhyankar Ward, Taluka Varora, DistChandrapur 4429037Office: 07176-280586

Kadu Bacchu aliasOmprakash Babarao Independent,AchalpurAt Vidharbha MillColony, Achalpur,Dist. Amravati.Resi.: 07223-252233

Dr. Bonde AnilSukhdeorao BJP, MorshiNear Hightech CriticalCare and BondeHospital, Raja Peth,Amravati 444606Office and Resi.: 0721-2677683

Kale Amar Sharadrao INC, ArviAt and Post Wathoda(BhaipurRehabilitation),Taluka Arvi,Dist. Wardha

Kamble RanjitPrataprao Indian NationalCongress, DeoliHouse No. 231-B,Rohani, Tal. Deoli,Dist. Wardha

Kumbhare VikasShankarrao BJP, Nagpur-CentralKumbhare Bhavan,Golibar Chowk,Pachpavli Road,Nagpur.Office, Resi. andFax: 0712-2770299


SShhaammkkuullee NNaannaajjiiSSiittaarraamm BJP, Chandrapur (S.C.)RamkrishnaApartment, Akola, Above the Arban Bank,Ganjwad, Dist.Chandrapur 442402Office: 07172-277688



Dr. DeshmukhSunil Panjabrao BJP, AmravatiAashirwad Building,Rukmini Nagar, Amravati 444606Office: 0721-2673425

Bundile RameshGanpatrao BJP, Daryapur (S.C.)At and Post Bhandara,Tal. Anjangaon, Surji,Dist. Amravati.Office: 9552231288Resi.: 07224-24900

Prof. Jagtap Virendra Valmikrao INC, DhamangaonRailwayAt Post Jawala, Tal.Chandur Railway, Dist. Amravati.Office: 07222-254205

Rana Ravi Gangadhar Independent, Badnera50, Ganga-Savitri,Shankarnagar,Rajapeth Road, Tal.,Dist. Amravati.Resi.: 0721-2579672

AAddvv.. AAwwaassaarreeRRaammcchhaannddrraa PPuunnaajjii BJP, Bhandara(S.C.) At, Post andTal. Pavni,Ward Bajrang, Dist. Bhandara

Adv. Thakur Smt.Yashomati INC, TiwsaBhagyanagar, 91,Ganediwal Layout, Amravati, Dist.Amravati.Office: 0721-2665573

BhilawekarPrabhudas BabulalBJP, Melghat (S.T.)At Aaki, Post Bobado,Taluka Dharni, Dist. Amravati

Fadnavis DevendraGangadharrao BJP, Nagpur (South-West) 276, Trikoni Park,Dharam Peth,Tal., Dist. Nagpur.Resi.: 0712-2533446

Parve Sudhir Laxman BJP, Umred (S.C.)Plot No. 37, JibhkateLayout, Tal. Umred,Dist. Nagpur.Office: 07116-242224,Resi.: 07116-244288

Kohle SudhakarVitthalrao BJP, Nagpur-SouthVitthal-Leela, 156,Jankinagar, Udaynagar, Ring Road,Nagpur-34.Office: 0712-2752555

Khopde KrishnaPanchamji BJP, Nagpur-EastSatranjipura, SubhashPutla, Nagpur 440008Office: 0712-2767638,Resi.: 0712-2767637

DDeesshhmmuukkhh SSuuddhhaakkaarrSShhaammrraaoojjii BJP, Nagpur-WestG. B. Narayan Apt.Friends Colony Chowk,Katol Road, Nagpur 440013Office: 0712-2572202Resi.: 0712-2571666

RReeddddyy DDwwaarraammMMaalllliikkaarrjjuunn RRaammii BJP, RamtekRamtek Road, Mansar, Tal. Ramtek,Dist. Nagpur 441401Office: 07114-268227

A goodnumber ofthe MLA,i.e. 102 arefarmers byprofession.The rest of themembers areconnectedwith the fieldsof politics,social work,education,journalism,literature,construction,and medicineor are lawyers,andbusinessmen

KKaasshhiiwwaarr RRaajjeesshh((BBaallaa)) LLaahhaannuujjii BJP, SakoliAt and Post PragatiColony, Sendurwafa, Taluka Sakoli, Dist. Bhandara 441802Office: 07186-236577

PPuurraamm SSaannjjaayyHHaannuuwwaannttrraaoo BJP, Amgaon (S.T.)At and PostPurada, Taluka Devri,Dist. Gondia

GGaajjbbee KKrruusshhnnaaDDhhaammaajjii BJP, Armori (S. T.)At Potgaon, Post Vihirgaon, Taluka Vadsa, Dist. Gadchiroli

DDrr HHoollii DDeeoorraaooMMaaddgguujjii BJP, Gadchiroli (S.T.)At, Post and TalukaChamorshi, Hanuman Ward No. 1, Chamorshi, Dist. GadchiroliOffice: 07135-235880

AAttrraamm AAmmbbrriisshhrraaooRRaajjee SSaattyyaavvaannrraaoo BJP, Aheri (S. T.)Rajmahal, At and Post Aallapalli,Taluka Aheri, Dist. Gadchiroli

AAddvv.. DDhhoottee SSaannjjaayy YYaaddaavvrraaoo BJP, RajuraAt, Post, Tal. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.Office: 07173-222999

Kunawar SameerTrimbakrao BJP, HingnaghatKrushnai MahavirWard, HingnaghatDist. WardhaOffice: 07153-244104

Dr. Bhoyar PankajRajesh BJP, WardhaKeljarwadi,Sudampuri Tal., Dist. Wardha 442001Office and Resi.:07142-24224

Dr. Deshmukh AshishRanjitbabu BJP, Katol BW-6,Gangasagar Apt, Canal Road, RamdasPeth, Nagpur 440010Office: 0712-2520248

Kedar SunilChhatrapal INC, SavnerAt, PostPatansawangi,Tal. Savner, Dist. Nagpur 441113Office: 0712-2720611

Meghe SameerDattatraya BJP, Hingna135, Pande Layout,Khamla Road, Dist. Nagpur-25Office: 0712 - 2249462


Kendre MadhusudanManikrao NCP, GangakhedIndraprastha, BhagyaNagar, Gangakhed, Tal. Gangakhed, Dist.Parbhani 431514Office: 02453-222861

Phad MohanMadhavraoIndependent, PathriMatruchhaya Nivas,Gangakhed Road,Madhavnagar,Parbhani 431401Office: 02452-220591

Tope RajeshAnkushrao NCP, GhansawangiAjinkya Bungalow,Bhagya Nagar,Old Jalna, Taluka and Dist. Jalna 101101 Office: 02482-225331Resi: 02482-225777

Kuche NarayanTilakchand BJP, Badnapur (S.C.)Kuche Nivas, NearLaxmidevi Mandir, Old Mukundwadi,AurangabadResi.: 0240-2483352

Danve SantoshRaosaheb BJP, BhokardanMLA Niwas, ShivajiNagar, Bhokardan, Dist. Jalna-431114Office: 02485-240125

Sattar Abdul Nabi INC, Sillod House No. 786, At andPost Snehanagar,Sillod, Taluka Sillod,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 02430-222851

JadhavHarshwardhanRaibhan Shiv Sena, KannadAt and Post Pishor,Tal. Kannad,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-26652276

Chikatgaonkar-PatilBhausaheb NCP, VaijapurAt Chikatgaon,Taluka Vaijapur, Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-2486505

Bhujbal PankajChhagan NCP, NandgaonChandrai Bungalow,Bhujbal Farm,New Nashik 422099Office: 02522-243990

Shaikh Asif ShaikhRashid INC, Malegaon(Central) 747, Hajar Kholi,Malegaon, Dist. NashikOffice: 0255-231009

Bhuse Dadaji Dagdu Shiv Sena, Malegaon(Outer) Shiva, VenkateshNagar, Nav Vasahat,New Colony, Soygaon,Taluka Malegaon,Dist. NashikOffice: 02554-251405

NNaajjaarrddhhaanneeRRaajjeennddrraa WWaammaannrraaoo BJP, Umarkhed (S.C.)At and PostMahagaon (P.S.), Dist. Yavatmal 445205

JJaaddhhaavv ((NNaaiikk))PPrraaddeeeepp HHeemmssiinngghh NCP, KinwatHouse No. 216, At andPost Daheli Tanda, Tal. Kinwat, Dist.NandedOffice: 02460-260555

PPaattiill--AAsshhttiikkaarrNNaaggeesshh BBaappuurraaoo Shiv Sena, HadgaonAyodhya Nagar,Dongargaon Corner, Tamsa Road, Tal.Hadgaon,Dist. Nanded.Resi.: 02468-222375

CChhaavvaann SSmmtt..AAmmeeeettaa AAsshhookkrraaoo INC, BhokarAnand Nilayam,1/2/162, Shivaji Nagar,Nanded 431602Office: 02462-234081

BBhhaammbbllee VViijjaayyMMaanniikkrraaoo NCP, JinturAt and Post Savangi(Bhamble), Yeldari Road, Jintur, Tal. Jintur, Dist.ParbhaniOffice: 02457-238019


Bumb PrashantBansilal BJP, GangapurAt Lasur Station,Taluka Gangapur, Dist. AurangabadResi: 022-22886017



YYeerraawwaarr MMaaddaannMMaaddhhuukkaarrrraaoo BJP, YavatmalAudhootwadi,Datta Chowk, Dist. YavatmalOffice: 07232-255056

TTooddssaamm RRaajjuu NNaarraayyaann BJP, Arni (S.T.)Kattarwar Layout,Pandharkawda, Tal. Kelapur,Dist. YavatmalResi: 07235-228266

BBooddkkuurrwwaarrSSaannjjiivvrreeddddyy BBaappuurraaooBJP, WaniNimodiya Layout,DeshmukhwadRoad, Wani,Dist. Yavatmal 445304Office.: 07239-225733

DDrr UUiikkee AAsshhookk RRaammaajjii BJP, Ralegaon (S.T.)Ranapratap Nagar,Aarni Road, RajaraniApartment, I-2,Vadgaon Yavatmal, Dist: YavatmalOffice: 07232 - 255788

Khotkar ArjunPanditrao Shiv Sena, JalnaDarshana Bldg.,Bhagya Nagar, Old Jalna.Office and Resi.:02482-231111

DDrr MMuunnddaaddaaJJaaiipprraakkaasshh SShhaannkkaarrllaall Shiv Sena, BasmatSaraswati Colony,Near old Tehsil,Tal. Vasmat,Dist. Hingoli

DDrr RRaatthhoodd TTuusshhaarrGGoovviinnddrraaoo BJP, MukhedAt and PostVasantnagar(Kotyangal)Tal. Mukhed, Dist. NandedOffice: 02461-222555

DDrr TTaarrffee SSaannttoosshhKKaauuttiikkaa INC, KalamnuriNaiknagar,Opposite Office ofthe Collector, Hingoli,Dist. Hingoli 431513Office: 02456-224888

MMuuttkkuullee TTaannhhaajjiiSSaakkhhaarraammjjii BJP, HingoliGadipura,Ambika Talkies Road, Hingoli 431513

Dr Patil RahulVedprakash Shiv Sena, ParbhaniTorna House No. 138,Opp. Swami SamarthMandir, Shivaji Nagar,Tal., Dist. ParbhaniOffice.: 0245-2222701

Lonikar BabanraoDattarao BJP, ParturAt and Post Loni(Khurd), Taluka Partur,Dist. Jalna 400032Resi.: 022-3619977/23619988

RRaatthhoodd SSaannjjaayyDDuulliicchhaanndd Shiv Sena, DigrasSwami Samarth Nagar,Natuwadi, Darwha,Dist. YavatmalResi.: 07232-243334

NNaaiikk MMaannoohhaarrRRaajjuussiinngghh NCP, Pusad Naik Banglow, Karla Road, Gandhi Nagar, Pusad,Dist. Yavatmal 445404Office: 07233-246310Resi.: 07233-246822

In theLegislativeAssembly, outof 36 districts,maximumnumbers ofcandidates,36, have beenelected fromMumbaiSuburban.Pune has 21,Thane 18,Nashik 15,Nagpur andAhmednagar12 each,Solapur 11,Mumbai Cityand Kolhapur10 each,Nanded andAurangabad9 each,Amravati,Satara andSangli 8 each,Yavatmal,Raigad andBuldhana7 each,Chandrapur,Palghar, Beedand Latur 6each, Dhule,Akola, Jalnaand Ratnagiri 5each,Nandurbar,Wardha,Gondia,Parbhani andOsmanabad 4each, Washim,Bhandara,Gadchiroli,Hingoli andSindhudurg3 each

The 13thMaharashtra

Assemblyhas total

22 womenmembers. Of

these seven aregraduates,

two are lawgraduates, fourare B.Ed, one is

MBA and twoare Ph.D degree

holders

Bagde HaribhauKisanrao BJP, PhulambriAt and Post ChilePimpalgaon,Dist. Aurangabad431001Phone: 0240-2484966

Sayyed Imtiyaz Jalil All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimin,Aurangabad (Central)House No. 1-12-24,Taher Plaza, ManpaRoad, Juna Bazaar,Aurangabad 431 001.Office: 0240-23371111

Shirsat SanjayPandurang Shiv Sena,Aurangabad (West)(S.C.) A-4, Pride Plaza,Vedant Nagar,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-2324077

Save Atul Moreshwar BJP, Aurangabad(East) Anjali Complex,Khadkeshwar,Sambhaji Nagar,Aurangabad 431001Office: 0243-2331233

BhumreSandeepanraoAsaram Shiv Sena, PaithanAt and Post Pachod(Bu.), Taluka Paithan,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 02431-221381

PPaattiill HHeemmaanntt SShhrriirraamm Shiv Sena,Nanded (South)Tukai, Ravi Rajnagar,Taroda Naka,Nanded 431605Resi.: 02462-262030

PPaattiill--CChhiikkhhaalliikkaarrPPrraattaapprraaoo GGoovviinnddrraaoo Shiv Sena, LohaAt and Post Chikhali,Sai-Subhash,Vasant Nagar, TalukaKandhar, Dist. NandedOffice:02462-286001

CChhaavvaann VVaassaannttrraaooBBaallwwaannttrraaoo INC, Naigaon95-3 Chavan Lane,Naigaon (Ba), Tal.Naigaon (Khai.),Dist. Nanded 431709Res: 02462-253718

SSaabbnnee SSuubbhhaasshhPPiirraajjiirraaoo Shiv Sena, Deglur (SC)A4-A7, YashwantraoChavan GrihnirmanSanstha, AshtvinayakApartment, UdgirRoad, Deglur,Taluka Deglur,Dist. Nanded 431777

SSaawwaanntt DDaattttaattrraayyPPaanndduurraanngg INC, Nanded (North)1-2-176, Aai,Shivajinagar,Taluka and Dist.Nanded 431602Office: 02462-250900Resi.: 02462-234085

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KKeennddrree MMaaddhhuussuuddaannMMaanniikkrraaoo NCP, GangakhedIndraprastha, BhagyaNagar, Gangakhed, Tal. Gangakhed, Dist.Parbhani 431514Office: 02453-222861

PPhhaadd MMoohhaannMMaaddhhaavvrraaooIndependent, PathriMatruchhaya Nivas,Gangakhed Road,Madhavnagar,Parbhani 431401Office: 02452-220591

TTooppee RRaajjeesshhAAnnkkuusshhrraaoo NCP, GhansawangiAjinkya Bungalow,Bhagya Nagar,Old Jalna, Taluka and Dist. Jalna 101101 Office: 02482-225331Resi: 02482-225777

KKuucchhee NNaarraayyaannTTiillaakkcchhaanndd BJP, Badnapur (S.C.)Kuche Nivas, NearLaxmidevi Mandir, Old Mukundwadi,AurangabadResi.: 0240-2483352

DDaannvvee SSaannttoosshhRRaaoossaahheebb BJP, BhokardanMLA Niwas, ShivajiNagar, Bhokardan, Dist. Jalna-431114Office: 02485-240125

SSaattttaarr AAbbdduull NNaabbii INC, Sillod House No. 786, At andPost Snehanagar,Sillod, Taluka Sillod,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 02430-222851

JJaaddhhaavvHHaarrsshhwwaarrddhhaannRRaaiibbhhaann Shiv Sena, KannadAt and Post Pishor,Tal. Kannad,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-26652276

CChhiikkaattggaaoonnkkaarr--PPaattiillBBhhaauussaahheebb NCP, VaijapurAt Chikatgaon,Taluka Vaijapur, Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-2486505

BBhhuujjbbaall PPaannkkaajjCChhhhaaggaann NCP, NandgaonChandrai Bungalow,Bhujbal Farm,New Nashik 422099Office: 02522-243990

SShhaaiikkhh AAssiiff SShhaaiikkhhRRaasshhiidd INC, Malegaon(Central) 747, Hajar Kholi,Malegaon, Dist. NashikOffice: 0255-231009

BBhhuussee DDaaddaajjii DDaaggdduu Shiv Sena, Malegaon(Outer) Shiva, VenkateshNagar, Nav Vasahat,New Colony, Soygaon,Taluka Malegaon,Dist. NashikOffice: 02554-251405

NajardhaneRajendra Wamanrao BJP, Umarkhed (S.C.)At and PostMahagaon (P.S.), Dist. Yavatmal 445205

Jadhav (Naik)Pradeep Hemsingh NCP, KinwatHouse No. 216, At andPost Daheli Tanda, Tal. Kinwat, Dist.NandedOffice: 02460-260555

Patil-AshtikarNagesh Bapurao Shiv Sena, HadgaonAyodhya Nagar,Dongargaon Corner, Tamsa Road, Tal.Hadgaon,Dist. Nanded.Resi.: 02468-222375

Chavan Smt.Ameeta Ashokrao INC, BhokarAnand Nilayam,1/2/162, Shivaji Nagar,Nanded 431602Office: 02462-234081

Bhamble VijayManikrao NCP, JinturAt and Post Savangi(Bhamble), Yeldari Road, Jintur, Tal. Jintur, Dist.ParbhaniOffice: 02457-238019


BBuummbb PPrraasshhaannttBBaannssiillaall BJP, GangapurAt Lasur Station,Taluka Gangapur, Dist. AurangabadResi: 022-22886017



Yerawar MadanMadhukarrao BJP, YavatmalAudhootwadi,Datta Chowk, Dist. YavatmalOffice: 07232-255056

Todsam Raju Narayan BJP, Arni (S.T.)Kattarwar Layout,Pandharkawda, Tal. Kelapur,Dist. YavatmalResi: 07235-228266

BodkurwarSanjivreddy BapuraoBJP, WaniNimodiya Layout,DeshmukhwadRoad, Wani,Dist. Yavatmal 445304Office.: 07239-225733

Dr Uike Ashok Ramaji BJP, Ralegaon (S.T.)Ranapratap Nagar,Aarni Road, RajaraniApartment, I-2,Vadgaon Yavatmal, Dist: YavatmalOffice: 07232 - 255788

KKhhoottkkaarr AArrjjuunnPPaannddiittrraaoo Shiv Sena, JalnaDarshana Bldg.,Bhagya Nagar, Old Jalna.Office and Resi.:02482-231111

Dr MundadaJaiprakash Shankarlal Shiv Sena, BasmatSaraswati Colony,Near old Tehsil,Tal. Vasmat,Dist. Hingoli

Dr Rathod TusharGovindrao BJP, MukhedAt and PostVasantnagar(Kotyangal)Tal. Mukhed, Dist. NandedOffice: 02461-222555

Dr Tarfe SantoshKautika INC, KalamnuriNaiknagar,Opposite Office ofthe Collector, Hingoli,Dist. Hingoli 431513Office: 02456-224888

Mutkule TanhajiSakharamji BJP, HingoliGadipura,Ambika Talkies Road, Hingoli 431513

DDrr PPaattiill RRaahhuullVVeeddpprraakkaasshh Shiv Sena, ParbhaniTorna House No. 138,Opp. Swami SamarthMandir, Shivaji Nagar,Tal., Dist. ParbhaniOffice.: 0245-2222701

LLoonniikkaarr BBaabbaannrraaooDDaattttaarraaoo BJP, ParturAt and Post Loni(Khurd), Taluka Partur,Dist. Jalna 400032Resi.: 022-3619977/23619988

Rathod SanjayDulichand Shiv Sena, DigrasSwami Samarth Nagar,Natuwadi, Darwha,Dist. YavatmalResi.: 07232-243334

Naik ManoharRajusingh NCP, Pusad Naik Banglow, Karla Road, Gandhi Nagar, Pusad,Dist. Yavatmal 445404Office: 07233-246310Resi.: 07233-246822

In theLegislativeAssembly, outof 36 districts,maximumnumbers ofcandidates,36, have beenelected fromMumbaiSuburban.Pune has 21,Thane 18,Nashik 15,Nagpur andAhmednagar12 each,Solapur 11,Mumbai Cityand Kolhapur10 each,Nanded andAurangabad9 each,Amravati,Satara andSangli 8 each,Yavatmal,Raigad andBuldhana7 each,Chandrapur,Palghar, Beedand Latur 6each, Dhule,Akola, Jalnaand Ratnagiri 5each,Nandurbar,Wardha,Gondia,Parbhani andOsmanabad 4each, Washim,Bhandara,Gadchiroli,Hingoli andSindhudurg3 each

The 13thMaharashtra

Assemblyhas total

22 womenmembers. Of

these seven aregraduates,

two are lawgraduates, fourare B.Ed, one is

MBA and twoare Ph.D degree

holders

BBaaggddee HHaarriibbhhaauuKKiissaannrraaoo BJP, PhulambriAt and Post ChilePimpalgaon,Dist. Aurangabad431001Phone: 0240-2484966

SSaayyyyeedd IImmttiiyyaazz JJaalliill All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimin,Aurangabad (Central)House No. 1-12-24,Taher Plaza, ManpaRoad, Juna Bazaar,Aurangabad 431 001.Office: 0240-23371111

SShhiirrssaatt SSaannjjaayyPPaanndduurraanngg Shiv Sena,Aurangabad (West)(S.C.) A-4, Pride Plaza,Vedant Nagar,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 0240-2324077

SSaavvee AAttuull MMoorreesshhwwaarr BJP, Aurangabad(East) Anjali Complex,Khadkeshwar,Sambhaji Nagar,Aurangabad 431001Office: 0243-2331233

BBhhuummrreeSSaannddeeeeppaannrraaooAAssaarraamm Shiv Sena, PaithanAt and Post Pachod(Bu.), Taluka Paithan,Dist. AurangabadOffice: 02431-221381

Patil Hemant Shriram Shiv Sena,Nanded (South)Tukai, Ravi Rajnagar,Taroda Naka,Nanded 431605Resi.: 02462-262030

Patil-ChikhalikarPrataprao Govindrao Shiv Sena, LohaAt and Post Chikhali,Sai-Subhash,Vasant Nagar, TalukaKandhar, Dist. NandedOffice:02462-286001

Chavan VasantraoBalwantrao INC, Naigaon95-3 Chavan Lane,Naigaon (Ba), Tal.Naigaon (Khai.),Dist. Nanded 431709Res: 02462-253718

Sabne SubhashPirajirao Shiv Sena, Deglur (SC)A4-A7, YashwantraoChavan GrihnirmanSanstha, AshtvinayakApartment, UdgirRoad, Deglur,Taluka Deglur,Dist. Nanded 431777

Sawant DattatrayPandurang INC, Nanded (North)1-2-176, Aai,Shivajinagar,Taluka and Dist.Nanded 431602Office: 02462-250900Resi.: 02462-234085

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Mhatre Rupesh Laxman Shiv Sena, Bhiwandi(East)Anant Niwas,House No. 41/1,Bhadwad Gaon, PostDandekar wadi, Tal.Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane.Office: 02522-248840

Pawar NarendraBaburao BJP, Kalyan (West) Bldg. No. 6, R. No. 101,Indraprastha Apartment,Aadharwadi, Kalyan(W.), Dist. Thane 421301Office: 0251-2316423

Dr KinikarBalaji Pralhad Shiv Sena,Ambernath (S.C.) 203, Jain Plaza, 302,2nd Floor, ShivajiChowk, Ambernath(W.), Dist. Thane.Office: 0251-2607770

BBaarroorraa PPaanndduurraannggMMaahhaadduu NCP, Shahapur (S.T.) Paranjpe Nagar,Saikunj, House No. 757, Post Aavre, Tal.Shahapur, Dist. Thane 421601Office: 02527-271555



AAhheerr DDrr RRaahhuullDDaauullaattrraaoo BJP, Chandwad20, Garden HomesSociety, LokmanyaNagar, GangapurRoad, Nashik 422202Office: 0253-2318999

WWaajjee RRaajjaabbhhaauu((PPaarraagg)) PPrraakkaasshh Shiv Sena, SinnarShivbapur,Nashik-Pune Highway,Sinnar, NashikOffice: 02551-223627

CChhaavvaann SSmmtt..DDeeeeppiikkaa SSaannjjaayy NCP, Baglan (S.T.) At Shridattaprasad,Subhash Road No. 3, Satana, TalukaBaglan, Dist. Nashik.Office: 02555-225402/226402

GGaavviitt JJiivvaa PPaanndduu CPI (M), Kalwan (S.T.) At and Post Alangun,Taluka Surgana, Dist. Nashik.Office: 02593-202207Resi.: 02593-202006

TThhaakkuurr KKsshhiittiijjHHiitteennddrraa Bahujan VikasAaghadi, Nalasopara5/6, PratikRow-House, Virar (W.),Taluka Vasai,Dist. PalgharOffice: 0250-2502601

TTaarree VViillaass SSuukkuurr Bahujan VikasAaghadi, Boisar (S.T.)At Ganje, Taluka Palghar, Dist. Thane 401404Office: 0225-659999

TThhaakkuurr HHiitteennddrraaVViisshhnnuu Bahujan VikasAaghadi, VasaiThakur Niwas,Raja ChhatrapatiShivaji Road, Virar (W.), Tal. Vasai,Dist. Palghar 401303Resi: 0250-2503500

MMoorree SShhaannttaarraammTTuukkaarraamm Shiv Sena, BhiwandiRural (S.T.) Masaheb MinataiTakare Complex,At Post Padgha,Tal. Bhiwandi,Dist. Thane 421101

Chaughule MaheshPrabhakar BJP, Bhiwandi (West) Room No. 285, NearDnyaneshwar Mandir, Gouripada,Tal. Bhiwandi,Dist. Thane 421302

Kathore KisanShankar BJP, MurbadDutt Niwas, Badlapur Gaon,Tal. Ambernath,Dist. ThaneOffice: 0251-2674271Resi.: 0251-2665976

BBhhuujjbbaall CChhhhaaggaannCChhaannddrraakkaanntt NCP, Yeola1901, ‘Sukhada’Sir PochkhanwalaRoad, Worli,Mumbai 400018Nashik: 0253-2394352

TheMaharashtraAssemblyhas 21post-graduatemembers,including onewoman. Ofthese, sevenhave M.A.,M.Com. andM.Sc. degrees, five are M.D.and M.S. andnine membersare MBAs

The 13thMaharashtra

Assembly has141 Graduate

members. Itincludes 13

womenmembers.

There are 82members who

hold B.A.,B.Com. and

B.Sc. and otherequivalent

degrees. Elevencandidatesare MBBS,

16 areengineers,25 are law

graduates andseven havedone B.Ed.

Gaikwad Ganpat Kalu Independent, Kalyan(East) Vaibhav Niwas, Kalyan (E.),Dist. Thane 431306Office: 0251-2351001

Chavan RavindraDattatray BJP, DombivaliAsha Park,Pandurangwadi,Manpada Rd., Dombivali (E.),Dist. Thane.

Bhoir Subhash Ganu Shiv Sena, Kalyan(Rural) Chandraratna Villa,Shilphata,Thakurpada, PostPadle, Mumbra,Dist. Thane 421 204.

Mehta NarendraLalchand BJP, MiraBhayander D-6,Shagun Bunglow,Golden Nest Phase-3, Mira Road(E.), Dist. Thane.Office: 022-28105050

ZZiirrwwaall NNaarrhhaarriiSSiittaarraamm NCP, Dindori (S.T.)At Vanare, Post Ware,Taluka Dindori,Dist. Nashik.Office: 0255-7221212

SSaannaapp BBaallaassaahheebbMMaahhaadduu BJP (East) 1, KrishnakunjBungalow,Krishnanagar,Panchwati, Nashik-3Office: 0253-2517717Resi.: 0253-2517917

FFaarraannddee SSmmtt..DDeevvyyaannii SSuuhhaass BJP, Nashik (Central)Ajinkyatara, KalaNagar, Gangapur Road,NashikResi: 0253-2579695

HHiirraayy SSmmtt.. SSeeeemmaaMMaahheesshh BJP, Nashik (West)Tulja Bunglow,Sharada Nagar, Savarkar Nagar,Gangapur Road,Nashik 422013Office: 0253-2572494Resi.: 0253-2344599

KKaaddaamm AAnniill SSaahheebbrraaoo Shiv Sena, NiphadOld Saykheda Road,Kadam Mala, Ozar(Mig), Tal. Niphad,Dist. NashikOffice: 02550-277411

Sarnaik PratapBaburao Shiv Sena,Ovala-Majiwada B/1/2, Vihang Garden,Pokhran Rd. No. 1, Vartak Nagar, Thane(W.) 400 606.Office: 022-25427217/25423100

Shinde EknathSambhaji Shiv Sena,Kopari–Pachpakhadi Shivshakti Bhavan,Kisan Nagar No. 2,Wagle Estate, Thane(W). 400604Office: 022-25346655

Kelkar Sanjay Mukund BJP, Thane604, Laxmi NarayanTower, Vitthal Saynna, Dutta MandirCompound, Navpada, Dist. Thane (W.) 400 601Office: 022-25333850Resi: 022-2534665

Awhad Jitendra Satish NCP, Mumbra–Kalwa C/10, 11,Vishwajit Society,Navpada,Thane (West) 400602Resi.: 022-25448787Office: 022-25348282

GGaavviitt SSmmtt.. NNiirrmmaallaaRRaammeesshh INC, Igatpuri (S.T.)HarshanayanKarmayogi Nagar, New Nashik, Dist. Nashik-8Office: 0253-2471555

DDhhaannaarree PPaasskkaall JJaannyyaa BJP, Dahanu (S.T.)At, Post andTaluka Talasari,Dist. PalgharOffice: 02521-220493

SSaavvrraa VViisshhnnuu RRaammaa BJP, Vikramgad (S.T.) Utkarsha Nagar, At, Post andTaluka Wada,Dist. PalgharResi.: 02526-271415

GGhhooddaa AAmmiitt KKrriisshhnnaa Shiv Sena, Palghar(S.T.)At Post Ranshet,Tal. Dahanu, Dist. Palghar 401602

GGhhoollaapp YYooggeesshhBBaabbaannrraaoo Shiv Sena, Deolali (SC)Shivsphurti Society,Lam Road, Vihingaon,Nashik Road, Talukaand Dist. NashikOffice and Resi: 0253-2473888

Naik Sandeep Ganesh NCP, AiroliD-102, Balaji GardenSociety, Sector-11,Koparkhairane,Navi Mumbai 400709Office: 022-27547777

Kalani Smt.Jyoti Pappu NCP, UlhasnagarFlat No. 274, KalaniMahal, Khemani, Ulhasnagar-2,Tal. Ulhasnagar,Dist. Thane.Office: 9022201224

Tawde Vinod ShridharBJP, BorivaliC-302, MatoshriResidency, Prathana Samaj Road,Vile Parle (E.),Mumbai 400057Office: 022-22027174

ChaudhariSmt. Manisha Ashok BJP, Dahisar 602, Guruvihar,D. N. Mhatre Road, Eksar, Borivali (West),Mumbai 400092Office: 022-65316109

Surve PrakashRajaram Shiv Sena, Magathane101/102,PrathameshleelaCo-op. Hsg. Soc.,New M.H.B., GoraiRoad, Borivali (West),Mumbai 400091Office: 022-28971009

Sardar TarasinghS. Nandrajog BJP, MulundLal Bahadur ShastriRoad, Bhandup (West),Mumbai 400078Office: 022-25668512

MhatreSmt. Manda Vijay BJP, BelapurGourav Bungalow,F-8, Sector-29, Agreli Belapur,Navi Mumbai,Dist. Thane. Office: 022-27572758


SESSIONWINTER2016

MMhhaattrree RRuuppeesshh LLaaxxmmaann Shiv Sena, Bhiwandi(East)Anant Niwas,House No. 41/1,Bhadwad Gaon, PostDandekar wadi, Tal.Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane.Office: 02522-248840

PPaawwaarr NNaarreennddrraaBBaabbuurraaoo BJP, Kalyan (West) Bldg. No. 6, R. No. 101,Indraprastha Apartment,Aadharwadi, Kalyan(W.), Dist. Thane 421301Office: 0251-2316423

DDrr KKiinniikkaarrBBaallaajjii PPrraallhhaadd Shiv Sena,Ambernath (S.C.) 203, Jain Plaza, 302,2nd Floor, ShivajiChowk, Ambernath(W.), Dist. Thane.Office: 0251-2607770

Barora PandurangMahadu NCP, Shahapur (S.T.) Paranjpe Nagar,Saikunj, House No. 757, Post Aavre, Tal.Shahapur, Dist. Thane 421601Office: 02527-271555



Aher Dr RahulDaulatrao BJP, Chandwad20, Garden HomesSociety, LokmanyaNagar, GangapurRoad, Nashik 422202Office: 0253-2318999

Waje Rajabhau(Parag) Prakash Shiv Sena, SinnarShivbapur,Nashik-Pune Highway,Sinnar, NashikOffice: 02551-223627

Chavan Smt.Deepika Sanjay NCP, Baglan (S.T.) At Shridattaprasad,Subhash Road No. 3, Satana, TalukaBaglan, Dist. Nashik.Office: 02555-225402/226402

Gavit Jiva Pandu CPI (M), Kalwan (S.T.) At and Post Alangun,Taluka Surgana, Dist. Nashik.Office: 02593-202207Resi.: 02593-202006

Thakur KshitijHitendra Bahujan VikasAaghadi, Nalasopara5/6, PratikRow-House, Virar (W.),Taluka Vasai,Dist. PalgharOffice: 0250-2502601

Tare Vilas Sukur Bahujan VikasAaghadi, Boisar (S.T.)At Ganje, Taluka Palghar, Dist. Thane 401404Office: 0225-659999

Thakur HitendraVishnu Bahujan VikasAaghadi, VasaiThakur Niwas,Raja ChhatrapatiShivaji Road, Virar (W.), Tal. Vasai,Dist. Palghar 401303Resi: 0250-2503500

More ShantaramTukaram Shiv Sena, BhiwandiRural (S.T.) Masaheb MinataiTakare Complex,At Post Padgha,Tal. Bhiwandi,Dist. Thane 421101

CChhaauugghhuullee MMaahheesshhPPrraabbhhaakkaarr BJP, Bhiwandi (West) Room No. 285, NearDnyaneshwar Mandir, Gouripada,Tal. Bhiwandi,Dist. Thane 421302

KKaatthhoorree KKiissaannSShhaannkkaarr BJP, MurbadDutt Niwas, Badlapur Gaon,Tal. Ambernath,Dist. ThaneOffice: 0251-2674271Resi.: 0251-2665976

Bhujbal ChhaganChandrakant NCP, Yeola1901, ‘Sukhada’Sir PochkhanwalaRoad, Worli,Mumbai 400018Nashik: 0253-2394352

TheMaharashtraAssemblyhas 21post-graduatemembers,including onewoman. Ofthese, sevenhave M.A.,M.Com. andM.Sc. degrees, five are M.D.and M.S. andnine membersare MBAs

The 13thMaharashtra

Assembly has141 Graduate

members. Itincludes 13

womenmembers.

There are 82members who

hold B.A.,B.Com. and

B.Sc. and otherequivalent

degrees. Elevencandidatesare MBBS,

16 areengineers,25 are law

graduates andseven havedone B.Ed.

GGaaiikkwwaadd GGaannppaatt KKaalluu Independent, Kalyan(East) Vaibhav Niwas, Kalyan (E.),Dist. Thane 431306Office: 0251-2351001

CChhaavvaann RRaavviinnddrraaDDaattttaattrraayy BJP, DombivaliAsha Park,Pandurangwadi,Manpada Rd., Dombivali (E.),Dist. Thane.

BBhhooiirr SSuubbhhaasshh GGaannuu Shiv Sena, Kalyan(Rural) Chandraratna Villa,Shilphata,Thakurpada, PostPadle, Mumbra,Dist. Thane 421 204.

MMeehhttaa NNaarreennddrraaLLaallcchhaanndd BJP, MiraBhayander D-6,Shagun Bunglow,Golden Nest Phase-3, Mira Road(E.), Dist. Thane.Office: 022-28105050

Zirwal NarhariSitaram NCP, Dindori (S.T.)At Vanare, Post Ware,Taluka Dindori,Dist. Nashik.Office: 0255-7221212

Sanap BalasahebMahadu BJP (East) 1, KrishnakunjBungalow,Krishnanagar,Panchwati, Nashik-3Office: 0253-2517717Resi.: 0253-2517917

Farande Smt.Devyani Suhas BJP, Nashik (Central)Ajinkyatara, KalaNagar, Gangapur Road,NashikResi: 0253-2579695

Hiray Smt. SeemaMahesh BJP, Nashik (West)Tulja Bunglow,Sharada Nagar, Savarkar Nagar,Gangapur Road,Nashik 422013Office: 0253-2572494Resi.: 0253-2344599

Kadam Anil Sahebrao Shiv Sena, NiphadOld Saykheda Road,Kadam Mala, Ozar(Mig), Tal. Niphad,Dist. NashikOffice: 02550-277411

SSaarrnnaaiikk PPrraattaappBBaabbuurraaoo Shiv Sena,Ovala-Majiwada B/1/2, Vihang Garden,Pokhran Rd. No. 1, Vartak Nagar, Thane(W.) 400 606.Office: 022-25427217/25423100

SShhiinnddee EEkknnaatthhSSaammbbhhaajjii Shiv Sena,Kopari–Pachpakhadi Shivshakti Bhavan,Kisan Nagar No. 2,Wagle Estate, Thane(W). 400604Office: 022-25346655

KKeellkkaarr SSaannjjaayy MMuukkuunndd BJP, Thane604, Laxmi NarayanTower, Vitthal Saynna, Dutta MandirCompound, Navpada, Dist. Thane (W.) 400 601Office: 022-25333850Resi: 022-2534665

AAwwhhaadd JJiitteennddrraa SSaattiisshh NCP, Mumbra–Kalwa C/10, 11,Vishwajit Society,Navpada,Thane (West) 400602Resi.: 022-25448787Office: 022-25348282

Gavit Smt. NirmalaRamesh INC, Igatpuri (S.T.)HarshanayanKarmayogi Nagar, New Nashik, Dist. Nashik-8Office: 0253-2471555

Dhanare Paskal Janya BJP, Dahanu (S.T.)At, Post andTaluka Talasari,Dist. PalgharOffice: 02521-220493

Savra Vishnu Rama BJP, Vikramgad (S.T.) Utkarsha Nagar, At, Post andTaluka Wada,Dist. PalgharResi.: 02526-271415

Ghoda Amit Krishna Shiv Sena, Palghar(S.T.)At Post Ranshet,Tal. Dahanu, Dist. Palghar 401602

Gholap YogeshBabanrao Shiv Sena, Deolali (SC)Shivsphurti Society,Lam Road, Vihingaon,Nashik Road, Talukaand Dist. NashikOffice and Resi: 0253-2473888

NNaaiikk SSaannddeeeepp GGaanneesshh NCP, AiroliD-102, Balaji GardenSociety, Sector-11,Koparkhairane,Navi Mumbai 400709Office: 022-27547777

KKaallaannii SSmmtt..JJyyoottii PPaappppuu NCP, UlhasnagarFlat No. 274, KalaniMahal, Khemani, Ulhasnagar-2,Tal. Ulhasnagar,Dist. Thane.Office: 9022201224

TTaawwddee VViinnoodd SShhrriiddhhaarrBJP, BorivaliC-302, MatoshriResidency, Prathana Samaj Road,Vile Parle (E.),Mumbai 400057Office: 022-22027174

CChhaauuddhhaarriiSSmmtt.. MMaanniisshhaa AAsshhookk BJP, Dahisar 602, Guruvihar,D. N. Mhatre Road, Eksar, Borivali (West),Mumbai 400092Office: 022-65316109

SSuurrvvee PPrraakkaasshhRRaajjaarraamm Shiv Sena, Magathane101/102,PrathameshleelaCo-op. Hsg. Soc.,New M.H.B., GoraiRoad, Borivali (West),Mumbai 400091Office: 022-28971009

SSaarrddaarr TTaarraassiinngghhSS.. NNaannddrraajjoogg BJP, MulundLal Bahadur ShastriRoad, Bhandup (West),Mumbai 400078Office: 022-25668512

MMhhaattrreeSSmmtt.. MMaannddaa VViijjaayy BJP, BelapurGourav Bungalow,F-8, Sector-29, Agreli Belapur,Navi Mumbai,Dist. Thane. Office: 022-27572758


SESSIONWINTER2016

Adv. Shelar AshishBabaji BJP, Bandra (West)602, High Land Court,C-Wing,. Bazar Road,Bandra (W.), Mumbai 400051Office: 022-69994242

Prof. GaikwadSmt. Varsha Eknath INC,Dharavi (S.C.)Prateeksha Nagar,Sion (E), Mumbai

KolambkarKalidas Nilkanth INC, Wadala5/36, Spring MillsCompound, G. D.Ambekar Road,Naigaon-DadarMumbai 400014Resi.: 022-24154848

Adv. Pathan WarisYusuf AIMIM, Byculla7th Floor, 702,Highcons Residency,26th Road, Bandra(W), Mumbai 400050 Office: 022-23000899

Lodha MangalPrabhat BJP, Malabar HillFlat No. 12,Anupam Apartment,Manav Mandir Road, Napean sea Road,Mumbai 400006

Patil Subhashalias PanditshethPrabhakar Peasants and WorkersParty of India, AlibagAt Ambepur, PostPoinad, Taluka Alibag, Dist. Raigad 402108Office: 02141-224350

Tatkare Avadhoot Anil NCP, Shrivardhan.H 7/8, Parijat Co-op.Housing Society,Raikar Park, Roha,Dist. Raigad 402109Office: 02194-232152

GogawaleBharatsheth Maruti Shiv Sena, MahadAt Dhalkathi(Kharvali),Post Birwadi,Taluka Mahad,Dist. RaigadOffice: 02145-250088

SonavaneSharaddada Bhimaji MNS, JunnarKawlemala,At Chalakwadi, Post Pimpalvandi,Taluka Junnar,Dist. Pune 412412Office: 02132-273001

SShhaaiikkhh AAssllaamm RRaammzzaann AAllii INC, Malad (West) 8, Green Field MarveRoad, Malad (West),Mumbai 400095Office: 022-28832416

TThhaakkuurr SSmmtt.. VViiddyyaaJJaayypprraakkaasshh BJP, Goregaon1101, Kingstan Palace,Chincholi BunderRoad, Malad (W.),Mumbai 400064Office: 022-22843718Resi: 022-22020615

DDrr LLaavveekkaarr SSmmtt..BBhhaarraattii HHeemmaanntt BJP, Versova1504, Bldg. No. 7/A,Fortune, 59, NewMHADA Complex,Andheri (West),Mumbai 400053

SSaattaamm AAmmeeeett BBhhaasskkaarr BJP, Andheri (West) D/48, Yashodhan,Irla Bridge,S. V. Road,Andheri (West),Mumbai 400058Office: 8879997062

PPoottnniiss SSaannjjaayy GGoovviinndd Shiv Sena, KalinaG-1, PushpmangalApartment, RajendraKamble Road,Yashwant Nagar,Vakola, Santacruz (E),Mumbai 400055Office: 022-26666300


Patil DhairyasheelMohan Peasants and WorkersParty of India, PenSnehsagar Niwas,At Vakrulphata, Post Kamarli, TalukaPen, Dist. Raigad.Office: 02143-253949



WWaayykkaarr RRaavviinnddrraaDDaattttaarraamm Shiv Sena, Jogeshwari(East) 2C/161,Kalpataru Estate,Jogeshwari-VikhroliLink Road, Andheri (E.),Mumbai 400093Office: 022-28254400

BBhhaattkkhhaallkkaarrAAttuull DDaattttaattrraayy BJP, Kandivali (East) B-7/1/2, DoodhsagarSociety, Siba Road,Goregaon (E.), Mumbai 400065Office: 022-69996101

RRaauutt SSuunniill RRaajjaarraamm Shiv Sena, VikhroliMaitri Bungalow,Friends Colony,Bhandup (E.), Mumbai400042Office: 022-25665052Resi.: 022-25666917

PPaattiill AAsshhookk DDhhaarrmmaarraajjShiv Sena, Bhandup(West) R. No. 6, PatilEstate, Near JijamataVidyamandir, Bhandup(W.), Mumbai 400078Office: 022-25940100

SarvankarSadanand Shankar Shiv Sena, Mahim82, Devkunj, 2nd Floor, KeluskarMarg (South),Shivaji Park, Dadar,Mumbai 400028Resi.: 022-24444499

KKaattee TTuukkaarraammRRaammkkrriisshhnnaa Shiv Sena, AnushaktiNagar Amar Nagar, Opp.Dukes Company,Waman Tukaram PatilRoad, Chembur,Mumbai 400071Office: 022-65672172

AAzzmmii AAbbuu AAssiimm Samajwadi Party,Mankhurd-ShivajiNagar Haji Niyaz Ahmed AzmiRoad, Colaba,Mumbai 400005Office: 022-22831766

PPhhaatteerrppeekkaarrPPrraakkaasshh VVaaiikkuunntthh Shiv Sena, ChemburPlot No. 533, Aapla-4,First Floor,12th Road, Chembur,Mumbai 400071Resi.: 022-25211173

KKuuddaallkkaarrMMaannggeesshh AAnnaanntt Shiv Sena, Kurla (S.C.) 12/408, Dignity Co-op.Housing Society, Nehru Nagar, Kurla(East), Mumbai 400024Office: 022-25278925

Sawant Smt. TriptiPrakash Vandre Shiv Sena,Vandre (East)2531, Building No. 55,Maharashtra HousingSociety Board, VasantGandhi Nagar, Bandra(East) Mumbai-51Resi.: 022-26518583

Captain Selvan R. Tamil BJP, Sion-KoliwadaAvantika Co-operativeHousing Society Ltd.,S. M. Road, Antop Hill,Mumbai 400037

PPrraabbhhuu SSuunniill VVaammaann Shiv Sena, Dindoshi 603, Sai Abhishek,Yashodham,Goregaon (E.),Mumbai 400063Office: 022-29277074Resi.: 022-29277084

SSaaggaarr YYooggeesshh AAmmrruuttllaallBJP, Charkop7, 8, Shree Sai Zaroka, Bhailal BhaiZhaveribhai PatelRoad, Malad (W.),Mumbai 400064Office: 022-28013201

TheMaharashtraLegislativeAssembly has142 membersin the agegroup of 26 to50 years, 142are in the agegroup of 51to 75 years,and the restfour are above75 years

Sevenmembers of

the StateLegislative

Assembly arePh.D. and one

is M.Phil.

Chaudhari AjayVinayak Shiv Sena, Seweri64-A, Vinayak Bunglow,Bhagwantrao,Paralkar Road,Paralgaon,Mumbai 400012Office: 022-24122354

Shinde Sunil Govind Shiv Sena, WorliFlat No. 601/ A Wing,Chirau C.H.S.,Senapati Bapat Road,Lower Parel,Mumbai 400013Office: 022-24966543

Adv. Purohit RajKhangarji BJP, Colaba88, Rajhans Building,IInd Floor, G. Road, Marine Drive, Mumbai 400002Office: 022-22012288

Thakur PrashantRamseth BJP, Panvel Shri Sadan, NearPurohit Hospital,Panvel, Taluka Panvel,Dist. Raigad 410206Office: 022-27458134

Lad SureshbhauNarayan NCP, KarjatAt, Dahivali, N. Need(Patil Aali) Post, Taluka Karjat,Dist. RaigadOffice: 02148-220149

Bhoir ManoharGajanan Shiv Sena, UranShri Ganesh KripaBangalow, Near VimalaTalao, Taluka Uran,Dist. Raigad 400702Office: 022-27222660

AAddvv.. AAllaavvaannii PPaarraaggMMaaddhhuussuuddaann BJP, Vile ParleShrividya Vihar, HappyHome Society, NehruRoad, Vile Parle (East),Mumbai 400057Office: 022-26136513,

KKhhaann NNaassiimmMMoohhaammmmaadd AArriiff INC, Chandivali301, Flat No. 201, A-wing, D-2, Rani Plaza, Shamshuddin Nagar,Jarimari, Kurla-Andheri Road, SakiNaka, Mumbai 400072Office: 022-28516127

KKaaddaamm RRaamm SShhiivvaajjiiBJP, Ghatkopar (West) 1504, PresidentialTower, L. B. S. Road,Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai 400086

MMeehhttaa PPrraakkaasshhMMaanncchhuubbhhaaii BJP, Ghatkopar (East) D/1401, KukrejaPalace, VallabhbaugLane (Extension),Vallabh Park,Ghatkopar (East),Mumbai 400077Office: 022-21021490

LLaattkkee RRaammeesshhKKoonnddiirraamm Shiv Sena, Andheri(East) 401, SiddhivinayakApartment, Sir M. V.Road, Andheri (East),Mumbai 400069Office: 022-32628777Resi.: 022-26834777

Patel Amin Amir AliINC, MumbadeviHouse No. 2/11, Aga AliManor, Old NesbitRoad, New SardarBalwant Road,Mumbai 400010Office: 022-23735100


SESSIONWINTER2016

AAddvv.. SShheellaarr AAsshhiisshhBBaabbaajjii BJP, Bandra (West)602, High Land Court,C-Wing,. Bazar Road,Bandra (W.), Mumbai 400051Office: 022-69994242

PPrrooff.. GGaaiikkwwaaddSSmmtt.. VVaarrsshhaa EEkknnaatthh INC,Dharavi (S.C.)Prateeksha Nagar,Sion (E), Mumbai

KKoollaammbbkkaarrKKaalliiddaass NNiillkkaanntthh INC, Wadala5/36, Spring MillsCompound, G. D.Ambekar Road,Naigaon-DadarMumbai 400014Resi.: 022-24154848

AAddvv.. PPaatthhaann WWaarriissYYuussuuff AIMIM, Byculla7th Floor, 702,Highcons Residency,26th Road, Bandra(W), Mumbai 400050 Office: 022-23000899

LLooddhhaa MMaannggaallPPrraabbhhaatt BJP, Malabar HillFlat No. 12,Anupam Apartment,Manav Mandir Road, Napean sea Road,Mumbai 400006

PPaattiill SSuubbhhaasshhaalliiaass PPaannddiittsshheetthhPPrraabbhhaakkaarr Peasants and WorkersParty of India, AlibagAt Ambepur, PostPoinad, Taluka Alibag, Dist. Raigad 402108Office: 02141-224350

TTaattkkaarree AAvvaaddhhoooott AAnniill NCP, Shrivardhan.H 7/8, Parijat Co-op.Housing Society,Raikar Park, Roha,Dist. Raigad 402109Office: 02194-232152

GGooggaawwaalleeBBhhaarraattsshheetthh MMaarruuttii Shiv Sena, MahadAt Dhalkathi(Kharvali),Post Birwadi,Taluka Mahad,Dist. RaigadOffice: 02145-250088

SSoonnaavvaanneeSShhaarraaddddaaddaa BBhhiimmaajjii MNS, JunnarKawlemala,At Chalakwadi, Post Pimpalvandi,Taluka Junnar,Dist. Pune 412412Office: 02132-273001

Shaikh Aslam Ramzan Ali INC, Malad (West) 8, Green Field MarveRoad, Malad (West),Mumbai 400095Office: 022-28832416

Thakur Smt. VidyaJayprakash BJP, Goregaon1101, Kingstan Palace,Chincholi BunderRoad, Malad (W.),Mumbai 400064Office: 022-22843718Resi: 022-22020615

Dr Lavekar Smt.Bharati Hemant BJP, Versova1504, Bldg. No. 7/A,Fortune, 59, NewMHADA Complex,Andheri (West),Mumbai 400053

Satam Ameet Bhaskar BJP, Andheri (West) D/48, Yashodhan,Irla Bridge,S. V. Road,Andheri (West),Mumbai 400058Office: 8879997062

Potnis Sanjay Govind Shiv Sena, KalinaG-1, PushpmangalApartment, RajendraKamble Road,Yashwant Nagar,Vakola, Santacruz (E),Mumbai 400055Office: 022-26666300


PPaattiill DDhhaaiirryyaasshheeeellMMoohhaann Peasants and WorkersParty of India, PenSnehsagar Niwas,At Vakrulphata, Post Kamarli, TalukaPen, Dist. Raigad.Office: 02143-253949



Waykar RavindraDattaram Shiv Sena, Jogeshwari(East) 2C/161,Kalpataru Estate,Jogeshwari-VikhroliLink Road, Andheri (E.),Mumbai 400093Office: 022-28254400

BhatkhalkarAtul Dattatray BJP, Kandivali (East) B-7/1/2, DoodhsagarSociety, Siba Road,Goregaon (E.), Mumbai 400065Office: 022-69996101

Raut Sunil Rajaram Shiv Sena, VikhroliMaitri Bungalow,Friends Colony,Bhandup (E.), Mumbai400042Office: 022-25665052Resi.: 022-25666917

Patil Ashok DharmarajShiv Sena, Bhandup(West) R. No. 6, PatilEstate, Near JijamataVidyamandir, Bhandup(W.), Mumbai 400078Office: 022-25940100

SSaarrvvaannkkaarrSSaaddaannaanndd SShhaannkkaarr Shiv Sena, Mahim82, Devkunj, 2nd Floor, KeluskarMarg (South),Shivaji Park, Dadar,Mumbai 400028Resi.: 022-24444499

Kate TukaramRamkrishna Shiv Sena, AnushaktiNagar Amar Nagar, Opp.Dukes Company,Waman Tukaram PatilRoad, Chembur,Mumbai 400071Office: 022-65672172

Azmi Abu Asim Samajwadi Party,Mankhurd-ShivajiNagar Haji Niyaz Ahmed AzmiRoad, Colaba,Mumbai 400005Office: 022-22831766

PhaterpekarPrakash Vaikunth Shiv Sena, ChemburPlot No. 533, Aapla-4,First Floor,12th Road, Chembur,Mumbai 400071Resi.: 022-25211173

KudalkarMangesh Anant Shiv Sena, Kurla (S.C.) 12/408, Dignity Co-op.Housing Society, Nehru Nagar, Kurla(East), Mumbai 400024Office: 022-25278925

SSaawwaanntt SSmmtt.. TTrriippttiiPPrraakkaasshh VVaannddrree Shiv Sena,Vandre (East)2531, Building No. 55,Maharashtra HousingSociety Board, VasantGandhi Nagar, Bandra(East) Mumbai-51Resi.: 022-26518583

CCaappttaaiinn SSeellvvaann RR.. TTaammiill BJP, Sion-KoliwadaAvantika Co-operativeHousing Society Ltd.,S. M. Road, Antop Hill,Mumbai 400037

Prabhu Sunil Vaman Shiv Sena, Dindoshi 603, Sai Abhishek,Yashodham,Goregaon (E.),Mumbai 400063Office: 022-29277074Resi.: 022-29277084

Sagar Yogesh AmrutlalBJP, Charkop7, 8, Shree Sai Zaroka, Bhailal BhaiZhaveribhai PatelRoad, Malad (W.),Mumbai 400064Office: 022-28013201

TheMaharashtraLegislativeAssembly has142 membersin the agegroup of 26 to50 years, 142are in the agegroup of 51to 75 years,and the restfour are above75 years

Sevenmembers of

the StateLegislative

Assembly arePh.D. and one

is M.Phil.

CChhaauuddhhaarrii AAjjaayyVViinnaayyaakk Shiv Sena, Seweri64-A, Vinayak Bunglow,Bhagwantrao,Paralkar Road,Paralgaon,Mumbai 400012Office: 022-24122354

SShhiinnddee SSuunniill GGoovviinndd Shiv Sena, WorliFlat No. 601/ A Wing,Chirau C.H.S.,Senapati Bapat Road,Lower Parel,Mumbai 400013Office: 022-24966543

AAddvv.. PPuurroohhiitt RRaajjKKhhaannggaarrjjii BJP, Colaba88, Rajhans Building,IInd Floor, G. Road, Marine Drive, Mumbai 400002Office: 022-22012288

TThhaakkuurr PPrraasshhaannttRRaammsseetthh BJP, Panvel Shri Sadan, NearPurohit Hospital,Panvel, Taluka Panvel,Dist. Raigad 410206Office: 022-27458134

LLaadd SSuurreesshhbbhhaauuNNaarraayyaann NCP, KarjatAt, Dahivali, N. Need(Patil Aali) Post, Taluka Karjat,Dist. RaigadOffice: 02148-220149

BBhhooiirr MMaannoohhaarrGGaajjaannaann Shiv Sena, UranShri Ganesh KripaBangalow, Near VimalaTalao, Taluka Uran,Dist. Raigad 400702Office: 022-27222660

Adv. Alavani ParagMadhusudan BJP, Vile ParleShrividya Vihar, HappyHome Society, NehruRoad, Vile Parle (East),Mumbai 400057Office: 022-26136513,

Khan NasimMohammad Arif INC, Chandivali301, Flat No. 201, A-wing, D-2, Rani Plaza, Shamshuddin Nagar,Jarimari, Kurla-Andheri Road, SakiNaka, Mumbai 400072Office: 022-28516127

Kadam Ram ShivajiBJP, Ghatkopar (West) 1504, PresidentialTower, L. B. S. Road,Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai 400086

Mehta PrakashManchubhai BJP, Ghatkopar (East) D/1401, KukrejaPalace, VallabhbaugLane (Extension),Vallabh Park,Ghatkopar (East),Mumbai 400077Office: 022-21021490

Latke RameshKondiram Shiv Sena, Andheri(East) 401, SiddhivinayakApartment, Sir M. V.Road, Andheri (East),Mumbai 400069Office: 022-32628777Resi.: 022-26834777

PPaatteell AAmmiinn AAmmiirr AAlliiINC, MumbadeviHouse No. 2/11, Aga AliManor, Old NesbitRoad, New SardarBalwant Road,Mumbai 400010Office: 022-23735100


SESSIONWINTER2016

Rajale Smt.Monica Rajiv BJP, ShevgaonAt and Post Kasar,Pimpalgaon, Tal.Pathrdi, Dist.Ahmednagar.Office: 02429-222550Res: 0241-2424547

Kardile ShivajiraoBhanudas BJP, RahuriAt and Post BurahanNagar, Tal. andDist. AhmednagarResi: 0241-2326211Office: 0241-2450646,2322117

Auti VijayraoBhaskarrao Shiv Sena, ParnerAt, Post and TalukaParner, Dist.Ahmednagar 414302Office: 02488-222001

Jagtap SangramArunkaka NCP, Ahmednagar City BalvatsalyaBhavaninagar, Ahmednagar 414001 Res: 0241-2419501

Munde Smt. Pankaja GopinathBJP, ParliAryaman Group,402, 4th Floor,City tower, Dhole Patil Road,Pune 411001Office: 022-22025051

Bhise TrimbakraoShrirangrao INC, Latur (Rural) At and PostBhekramba, Taluka Renapur,Dist. Latur

DeshmukhAmit Vilasrao INC, Latur City, Purna Building,WorlisagarCooperative HousingSociety, SirPochkhanwala Rd.,Worli, Mumbai 400018Office: 022-24972222

SShhiivvttaarree VViijjaayySSooppaannrraaoo Shiv Sena, PurandarPurandareshwara4373, Sopan NagarRoad, Saswad, Taluka Purandar,Dist. Pune 412301Office: 02115-223099

TThhooppttee SSaannggrraammAAnnaannttrraaoo INC, BhorShivprerna,Pandharpur-MahadRoad, Bhor, TalukaBhor, Dist. Pune 412206Office: 02113-222927

BBhheeggaaddee SSaannjjaayy aalliiaassVViisshhwwaannaatthhrraaoo BBaallaa BJP, MavalRes. RamkrishnaNiwas, 279/5,Shanivar Peth, TalukaMaval, Pune 410506Office: 02114-224950

JJaaggttaapp LLaaxxmmaannPPaanndduurraanngg BJP, ChinchwadJagtap Patil Complex,Shivaji Chowk, Pimple Gurav,Dist. Pune 411061Office: 020-27285200

MMiissaall SSmmtt..MMaaddhhuurrii SSaattiisshh BJP, Parvati2, Fair Road., NearJagtap Nursery, Pune Cantonment,Pune 411040Office: 020-24231844

TTiilleekkaarr YYooggeesshhKKuunnddaalliikk BJP, HadapsarShraddha Niwas,Shivaji Chowk, Kondhwa Bk., Pune-48Office: 020-6693344

KKaammbbllee DDiilliipp DDnnyyaannddeeoo BJP, Pune (S.C.)Cantonment 54, H. P. 855, LohiyaNagar, Ganj Peth, Pune 411030Office: 022-22023165

BBaappaatt GGiirriisshhBBhhaallcchhaannddrraa BJP, Kasbapeth212, Shanivarpeth,Amey Apartment,Pune 411030Office: 020-24574554Resi: 020-24455030


PPaawwaarr AAjjiitt AAnnaannttrraaoo NCP, BaramatiAt & Post Katewadi,Taluka Baramati, Dist. PuneOffice: 022-22821597/22027399


Thorat Vijay aliasBalasaheb Bhausaheb INC, SangamnerSudarshan, 7,Shivaji Nagar, Sangamner, Tal.Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar

Vikhe-PatilRadhakrishnaEknathrao INC, ShirdiAt and Post Loni Bk., Taluka Rahata, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02422-273651/ 022-22024262

PPaacchhaarrnnee BBaabbuurraaooKKaasshhiinnaatthh BJP, ShirurAt & Post TardobachiWadi, Taluka Shirur,Dist. Pune.Resi: 020-26165964

BBhhaarrnneeDDaattttaattrraayy VViitthhoobbaa NCP, IndapurAt Bharnewadi,Post Anthurne, Tal. Indapur,Dist. Pune.Office: 02118-272238

WWaallssee PPaattiillDDiilliipprraaoo DDaattttaattrraayy NCP, Ambegaon301, Amdar Niwas, OldVidhanbhvan, Colaba,Mumbai 400039Dist. Pune Office (Manchar):02133-223359

GGoorree SSuurreesshh NNaammddeeoo Shiv Sena, Khed-AlandiAt & Post Chakan(Namdeo Sadan), Ambethan Road,Taluka Khed,Dist. Pune 410501

AAddvv.. KKuull RRaahhuullSSuubbhhaasshh Rashtriya SamajPaksha, DaundAt Post Rahu, Tal.Dound, Dist.Pune 412207 Office: 02117-222129/30/32

TTaappkkiirr BBhhiimmrraaoo ((AAnnnnaa))DDhhoonnddiibbaa BJP, KhadakwasalaMatrukrupa Niwas, Dhanakwadi,Pune 411043Office: 020-24369696

Pichad VaibhavMadhukarrao NCP, Akole (S.T.) At Post Rajur, Taluka Akole, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02424-221000/9403965352Resi: 02424-251046

Kolhe Smt.Snehalata Bipindada BJP, KopargaonAt and Post Yesgaon,Taluka Kopargaon, Dist. Ahmednagar.Office: 02423-227421

Kamble BhausahebMalhari INC, Shrirampur (S.C.) Gondhvani,Shrirampur, Taluka Shrirampur,Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02422-222909

Murkute DadasahebDamodhar aliasBalasaheb BJP, NevasaAt and Post Deogaon,Tal. Nevasa, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02427-211313

Dhonde BhimraoAnandrao BJP, AshtiAt and Post. Rui NalkolTaluka Ashti, Dist. Beed 414203Office: 02441-282511

Prof. ThombreSmt. SangeetaVijayprakash BJP, Kaij (SC) C/o VijayprakashThombre, MangalvarPeth, Kaij, Dist. BeedOffice: 02445-252627


Fromthe StateLegislativeAssembly'sconstituenciesreserved forScheduledTribes (STs),25 candidatesare elected

Fromthe State

LegislativeCouncil’s

constituenciesreserved for

ScheduledCastes (SCs),

29 candidatesare elected

Jagtap RahulKundalikraoNCP, ShrigondaAt and PostPimpalgaon, Pisa Taluka Shrigonda, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02487-254295

Pawar LaxmanMadhavrao BJP, GeoraiBhagwati Niwas,Kolher Road, Taluka Georai, Dist. Beed 431127Office: 02447-263999Resi: 02447-262073

Deshmukh R. T. BJP, MajalgaonAt and PostParali-Vaijnath,Vidya Nagar, Taluka Parali, Dist. BeedResi: 02446-222867

Kshirsagar JaidattSonajirao NCP, BeedNagar Road, Beed,Taluka and Dist. BeedOffice: 02442-222081,222068, 222910

LLaannddggee MMaahheesshh((DDaaddaa)) KKiissaann Independent, BhosariFlat No. 102, Bldg. No.S, ShitlalbaugComplex, Bhosari,Pune 411039Office: 7720043861

MMuulliikk JJaaggddiisshhTTuukkaarraamm BJP, Vadgaon-SheriSurvey No. 13, NearTrimbakeshwar Society, Muliknagar,Vadgaonsheri,Pune-14Office: 9623445555

KKaallee VViijjaayy JJaayywwaanntt BJP, ShivajinagarCanal Road, ModelColony, Shivajinagar,218, Shanivar Peth,Pune-30. Office: 020-24433555

PPrrooff.. KKuullkkaarrnnii SSmmtt..MMeeddhhaa VViisshhrraamm BJP, Kothrud5, NandanvanDahanukar Colony, Galli No. 8, Kothrud,Pune 411038Resi: 020-93559

CChhaabbuukksswwaarrAAddvv.. GGaauuttaamm SSuukkhhddeeoo Shiv Sena, Pimpri(S.C.) AshwathBungalow, Survey No. 11,Plot No. 3, NearMrunol Lawn,Pimpri, Pune 411039

Prof. Shinde Ram Shankar BJP, Karjat JamkhedAt and Post Chondi,Taluka Jamkhed,Dist. Ahmednagar413205Office: 02421-222422

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SESSIONWINTER2016

RRaajjaallee SSmmtt..MMoonniiccaa RRaajjiivv BJP, ShevgaonAt and Post Kasar,Pimpalgaon, Tal.Pathrdi, Dist.Ahmednagar.Office: 02429-222550Res: 0241-2424547

KKaarrddiillee SShhiivvaajjiirraaooBBhhaannuuddaass BJP, RahuriAt and Post BurahanNagar, Tal. andDist. AhmednagarResi: 0241-2326211Office: 0241-2450646,2322117

AAuuttii VViijjaayyrraaooBBhhaasskkaarrrraaoo Shiv Sena, ParnerAt, Post and TalukaParner, Dist.Ahmednagar 414302Office: 02488-222001

JJaaggttaapp SSaannggrraammAArruunnkkaakkaa NCP, Ahmednagar City BalvatsalyaBhavaninagar, Ahmednagar 414001 Res: 0241-2419501

MMuunnddee SSmmtt.. PPaannkkaajjaa GGooppiinnaatthhBJP, ParliAryaman Group,402, 4th Floor,City tower, Dhole Patil Road,Pune 411001Office: 022-22025051

BBhhiissee TTrriimmbbaakkrraaooSShhrriirraannggrraaoo INC, Latur (Rural) At and PostBhekramba, Taluka Renapur,Dist. Latur

DDeesshhmmuukkhhAAmmiitt VViillaassrraaoo INC, Latur City, Purna Building,WorlisagarCooperative HousingSociety, SirPochkhanwala Rd.,Worli, Mumbai 400018Office: 022-24972222

Shivtare VijaySopanrao Shiv Sena, PurandarPurandareshwara4373, Sopan NagarRoad, Saswad, Taluka Purandar,Dist. Pune 412301Office: 02115-223099

Thopte SangramAnantrao INC, BhorShivprerna,Pandharpur-MahadRoad, Bhor, TalukaBhor, Dist. Pune 412206Office: 02113-222927

Bhegade Sanjay aliasVishwanathrao Bala BJP, MavalRes. RamkrishnaNiwas, 279/5,Shanivar Peth, TalukaMaval, Pune 410506Office: 02114-224950

Jagtap LaxmanPandurang BJP, ChinchwadJagtap Patil Complex,Shivaji Chowk, Pimple Gurav,Dist. Pune 411061Office: 020-27285200

Misal Smt.Madhuri Satish BJP, Parvati2, Fair Road., NearJagtap Nursery, Pune Cantonment,Pune 411040Office: 020-24231844

Tilekar YogeshKundalik BJP, HadapsarShraddha Niwas,Shivaji Chowk, Kondhwa Bk., Pune-48Office: 020-6693344

Kamble Dilip Dnyandeo BJP, Pune (S.C.)Cantonment 54, H. P. 855, LohiyaNagar, Ganj Peth, Pune 411030Office: 022-22023165

Bapat GirishBhalchandra BJP, Kasbapeth212, Shanivarpeth,Amey Apartment,Pune 411030Office: 020-24574554Resi: 020-24455030


Pawar Ajit Anantrao NCP, BaramatiAt & Post Katewadi,Taluka Baramati, Dist. PuneOffice: 022-22821597/22027399


TThhoorraatt VViijjaayy aalliiaassBBaallaassaahheebb BBhhaauussaahheebb INC, SangamnerSudarshan, 7,Shivaji Nagar, Sangamner, Tal.Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar

VViikkhhee--PPaattiillRRaaddhhaakkrriisshhnnaaEEkknnaatthhrraaoo INC, ShirdiAt and Post Loni Bk., Taluka Rahata, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02422-273651/ 022-22024262

Pacharne BaburaoKashinath BJP, ShirurAt & Post TardobachiWadi, Taluka Shirur,Dist. Pune.Resi: 020-26165964

BharneDattatray Vithoba NCP, IndapurAt Bharnewadi,Post Anthurne, Tal. Indapur,Dist. Pune.Office: 02118-272238

Walse PatilDiliprao Dattatray NCP, Ambegaon301, Amdar Niwas, OldVidhanbhvan, Colaba,Mumbai 400039Dist. Pune Office (Manchar):02133-223359

Gore Suresh Namdeo Shiv Sena, Khed-AlandiAt & Post Chakan(Namdeo Sadan), Ambethan Road,Taluka Khed,Dist. Pune 410501

Adv. Kul RahulSubhash Rashtriya SamajPaksha, DaundAt Post Rahu, Tal.Dound, Dist.Pune 412207 Office: 02117-222129/30/32

Tapkir Bhimrao (Anna)Dhondiba BJP, KhadakwasalaMatrukrupa Niwas, Dhanakwadi,Pune 411043Office: 020-24369696

PPiicchhaadd VVaaiibbhhaavvMMaaddhhuukkaarrrraaoo NCP, Akole (S.T.) At Post Rajur, Taluka Akole, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02424-221000/9403965352Resi: 02424-251046

KKoollhhee SSmmtt..SSnneehhaallaattaa BBiippiinnddaaddaa BJP, KopargaonAt and Post Yesgaon,Taluka Kopargaon, Dist. Ahmednagar.Office: 02423-227421

KKaammbbllee BBhhaauussaahheebbMMaallhhaarrii INC, Shrirampur (S.C.) Gondhvani,Shrirampur, Taluka Shrirampur,Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02422-222909

MMuurrkkuuttee DDaaddaassaahheebbDDaammooddhhaarr aalliiaassBBaallaassaahheebb BJP, NevasaAt and Post Deogaon,Tal. Nevasa, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02427-211313

DDhhoonnddee BBhhiimmrraaooAAnnaannddrraaoo BJP, AshtiAt and Post. Rui NalkolTaluka Ashti, Dist. Beed 414203Office: 02441-282511

PPrrooff.. TThhoommbbrreeSSmmtt.. SSaannggeeeettaaVViijjaayypprraakkaasshh BJP, Kaij (SC) C/o VijayprakashThombre, MangalvarPeth, Kaij, Dist. BeedOffice: 02445-252627


Fromthe StateLegislativeAssembly'sconstituenciesreserved forScheduledTribes (STs),25 candidatesare elected

Fromthe State

LegislativeCouncil’s

constituenciesreserved for

ScheduledCastes (SCs),

29 candidatesare elected

JJaaggttaapp RRaahhuullKKuunnddaalliikkrraaooNCP, ShrigondaAt and PostPimpalgaon, Pisa Taluka Shrigonda, Dist. AhmednagarOffice: 02487-254295

PPaawwaarr LLaaxxmmaannMMaaddhhaavvrraaoo BJP, GeoraiBhagwati Niwas,Kolher Road, Taluka Georai, Dist. Beed 431127Office: 02447-263999Resi: 02447-262073

DDeesshhmmuukkhh RR.. TT.. BJP, MajalgaonAt and PostParali-Vaijnath,Vidya Nagar, Taluka Parali, Dist. BeedResi: 02446-222867

KKsshhiirrssaaggaarr JJaaiiddaattttSSoonnaajjiirraaoo NCP, BeedNagar Road, Beed,Taluka and Dist. BeedOffice: 02442-222081,222068, 222910

Landge Mahesh(Dada) Kisan Independent, BhosariFlat No. 102, Bldg. No.S, ShitlalbaugComplex, Bhosari,Pune 411039Office: 7720043861

Mulik JagdishTukaram BJP, Vadgaon-SheriSurvey No. 13, NearTrimbakeshwar Society, Muliknagar,Vadgaonsheri,Pune-14Office: 9623445555

Kale Vijay Jaywant BJP, ShivajinagarCanal Road, ModelColony, Shivajinagar,218, Shanivar Peth,Pune-30. Office: 020-24433555

Prof. Kulkarni Smt.Medha Vishram BJP, Kothrud5, NandanvanDahanukar Colony, Galli No. 8, Kothrud,Pune 411038Resi: 020-93559

ChabukswarAdv. Gautam Sukhdeo Shiv Sena, Pimpri(S.C.) AshwathBungalow, Survey No. 11,Plot No. 3, NearMrunol Lawn,Pimpri, Pune 411039

PPrrooff.. SShhiinnddee RRaamm SShhaannkkaarr BJP, Karjat JamkhedAt and Post Chondi,Taluka Jamkhed,Dist. Ahmednagar413205Office: 02421-222422


SESSIONWINTER2016

Shinde ShashikantJayawantrao NCP, KoregaonAt and Post Lhasurne, Taluka Koregaon, Dist. SataraOffice: 02163-222121Resi.: 02163-222711/022-27896506

Chavan PrithvirajDajisaheb INC, Karad (South)House No. 243, D-7,Patan Colony,Karad, Taluka Karad,Dist. SataraOffice: 02164-220222/220950

BhosaleShivendrasinhAbhaysinh NCP, Satara118, Suruchi Bangalow, Shukrawar Peth,Satara 415002Office: 02162-282234

Kadam Sanjay Vasant NCP, DapoliAt and PostChinchghar(Prabhuwadi), Taluka Khed, Dist. Ratnagiri 415709

Jadhav BhaskarBhaurao NCP, GuhagarSuvarnabhaskar,Joshi Ali, Pag, Chiplun, Tal. Chiplun,Dist. RatnagiriOffice: 02355-252729Resi.: 02355-253271

Chavan SadanandNarayan Shiv Sena, ChiplunMatoshri, At Sati-Chinchghari, PostPimpli (Khurd)Tal. Chiplun, Dist.Ratnagiri 415605Office: 02355-256643Resi.: 02355-257798

Abitkar PrakashAnandrao Shiv Sena,Radhanagari1666, Anand Niwas,Gargoti,Taluka Bhudargad,Dist. Kolhapur 416206Office: 02324-221400

Mushrif Hasan Miyalal NCP, Kagal311/A Ward, MujawarGalli, Taluka Kagal,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02325-244344

Mahadik AmalMahadeo BJP, Kolhapur(South) Suswaam,Shiroli (Pulachi), Tal. Hatkanangale,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0231-2657152Resi.: 0230-2462727

Narke ChandradeepShashikant Shiv Sena, KarvirKrishichandra,1187, A-Ward, ShivajiPeth, KolhapurOffice: 0231-2623975Resi.: 0231-26239373

PPaattiill RRaannaajjaaggjjiittssiinnhhaaPPaaddmmaassiinnhhaa NCP, OsmanabadAt & Post Ter, Taluka Bhoom, Dist. Osmanabad Office: 02472-226191

MMoottee RRaahhuullMMaahhaarruuddrraa NCP, ParandaAt and Post Girvali,Taluka Bhoom, Dist.Osmanabad 413526Office: 02478-273777Resi.: 02476-202777

PPaattiill NNaarraayyaannGGoovviinnddrraaoo Shiv Sena, KarmalaDigvijay, Vidyanagar,At and Post Jeur,Taluka Karmala,Dist. Solapur 413202

SShhiinnddee BBaabbaannrraaooVViitttthhaallrraaoo NCP, MadhaAt and Post Nimgaon,Taluka Madha, Dist. Solapur 413210Office: 02183-233076/233500Resi.: 02183-233051

CChhaavvaann DDiippaakk PPrraallhhaadd NCP, Phaltan (S.C.)At and PostTaradgaon, Taluka Phaltan,Dist. Satara.Resi.: 0260-243443


NNiillaannggeekkaarr--PPaattiillSSaammbbhhaajjii DDeeeelliipprraaoo BJP, NilangaL.I.C. Colony,Ring Road,Dist. Latur.Office: 02382-226999

CChhoouugguullee DDnnyyaannrraajjDDhhoonnddiirraamm Shiv Sena, Umarga (S.C.) Girija Niwas, GautamNagar, Umarga,House No. 101/1,Taluka Umarga, Dist.Osmanabad 413606Office: 02475-250444

Desai ShambhurajShivajirao Shiv Sena, PatanAt and Post Marali,(Daulat Nagar), Taluka Patan, Dist. Satara Office: 02372-268025

PPaattiill BBaassaavvrraajjMMaaddhhaavvrraaoo INC, AusaParimal Society, NearKumar Swami Math, Ausa, Dist. LaturOffice: 02383-220444Resi.: 02383-222544

CChhaavvaann MMaaddhhuukkaarrrraaooDDeeoorraaoo INC, TuljapurAt and Post Andur, Taluka Tuljapur, Dist.Osmanabad 413602Office: 02471-242121Resi.: 02471-246024

BBhhaallaakkee BBhhaarraattTTuukkaarraamm INC, PandharpurSangola Road, Tal.Pandharpur, SolapurOffice: 02186-223309/02186-249502

DDeesshhmmuukkhh SSuubbhhaasshhSSuurreesshhcchhaannddrraa BJP, Solapur (South)13-A, Sahyadri Nagar,Hotgi Road,Dist. SolapurOffice: 0217-2735503

DDeesshhmmuukkhh GGaannppaattrraaooAAnnnnaassaahheebb Peasants and WorkersParty, SangolaMunicipal HouseNo.1582, Pai StationRoad, Sangola, Taluka Sangola, Dist. Solapur 413307Resi.: 02187-220115

DDoollaass HHaannuummaannttJJaaggaannnnaatthh NCP, Malshiras (S.C.)Kalawati Niwas, Dasur,Post Bondle, Taluka Malshiras, Dist. Solapur 413113Office: 02185-265051

Jadhav-PatilMakarand Laxmanrao NCP, WaiAt Bopegaon, PostPande, Taluka Wai, Dist. SataraResi.: 02162-244125,244245

BBhhaalleerraaoo SSuuddhhaakkaarrSSaannggrraamm BJP, Udgir (S.C.) Sangram Niwas, At and PostSomnathpur,Taluka Udgir, Dist. Latur 413517Resi.: 02385-255169

JJaaddhhaavv--PPaattiillVViinnaayyaakkrraaoo KKiisshhaannrraaooIndependent,AhmedpurAt Kalegaon, Post Ahmedpur,Taluka Ahmedpur,Dist. Latur 413315

Patil Shamrao aliasBalasaheb Pandurang NCP, Karad (North)Final Plot No. 260,Mangalwar Peth,Taluka Karad,Dist. Satara 415110 Office: 02164-661500

Gore JaykumarBhagwanrao INC, ManAt Boratwadi,Post Bidal, Taluka Man,Dist. SataraResi.: 02165-220599

Desai-Kupekar SandhyadeviKrishnarao NCP, Chandgad At and PostKanadewadi, Tal. Gadhinglag,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02327-272222


TheMaharashtraStateLegislaturehas 289members.These areelectedthroughgeneralelections.Under Article333 of theIndianConstitution,one memberis elected fromthe AngloIndiancommunity bythe HonourableGovernor.Presently it isvacant

The seniormost member

of the StateLegislative

Assembly isGanpatrao

AnnasahebDeshmukh. He

has beenelected tothe State

LegislativeAssembly since 1962

Salvi Rajan Prabhakar Shiv Sena, Rajapur1274, Ashirwad,Tali Ali, Taluka andDist. Ratnagiri 415612Office: 02352-220425Resi.: 02352-223225

Rane NiteshNarayanrao INC, Kankavali, NathPai Nagar, Tal. Kankavali, Dist. SindhudurgOffice: 022-26053263Res: 022-26609777

Naik Vaibhav Vijay Shiv Sena, KudalSujata Bangalow (Bijli Nagar), NearHighway, Kankavali,Dist. Sindhudurg.Office: 02367-233135

Kesarkar DeepakVasantrao Shiv Sena, SawantwadiH. No. B-37, ShivramRane Road, Vaishyawada,Sawantwadi, Dist.Sindhudurg 416510Office: 02363-273712

SSooppaall DDiilliipp GGaannggaaddhhaarrNCP, BarshiSopal Bunglow,Aagalgaon Rd., Barshi, Taluka Barshi, Dist. Solapur 413210Office: 02184-223263Resi.: 02183-233051

KKaaddaamm RRaammeesshhNNaaggnnaatthhNCP, Mohol (S.C.) 1606, Bhumi Flora,Raheja Complex, Kulupwadi, Borivali(E.), Mumbai 400066Office: 02189-234171

DDeesshhmmuukkhh VViijjaayykkuummaarrSSiiddrraammaappppaa Bharatiya JanataParty, Solapur City(North) Kaljapur Temple,Dist. Solapur.Office: 0217-2620291

SShhiinnddee KKuummaarriiPPrraanniittii SSuusshhiillkkuummaarr INC, Solapur City(Central) JanvatsalyaVinayak Nagar, SarRasta, Dist. Solapur413003Office: 0217-2311755

MMhheettrree SSiiddddhhaarraammSSaattlliinnggaappppaa INC, Akkalkot178/11, Laxmi Niwas,Jod Bhavi Peth, In front of NewVyapari Bank, SolapurOffice: 02181-222277

Samant UdayRavindra Shiv Sena, RatnagiriShantisadan,At and Post Pali, Taluka and Dist.Ratnagiri 415803Office: 02352-271998Resi.: 02352-249241


SESSIONWINTER2016

SShhiinnddee SShhaasshhiikkaannttJJaayyaawwaannttrraaoo NCP, KoregaonAt and Post Lhasurne, Taluka Koregaon, Dist. SataraOffice: 02163-222121Resi.: 02163-222711/022-27896506

CChhaavvaann PPrriitthhvviirraajjDDaajjiissaahheebb INC, Karad (South)House No. 243, D-7,Patan Colony,Karad, Taluka Karad,Dist. SataraOffice: 02164-220222/220950

BBhhoossaalleeSShhiivveennddrraassiinnhhAAbbhhaayyssiinnhh NCP, Satara118, Suruchi Bangalow, Shukrawar Peth,Satara 415002Office: 02162-282234

KKaaddaamm SSaannjjaayy VVaassaanntt NCP, DapoliAt and PostChinchghar(Prabhuwadi), Taluka Khed, Dist. Ratnagiri 415709

JJaaddhhaavv BBhhaasskkaarrBBhhaauurraaoo NCP, GuhagarSuvarnabhaskar,Joshi Ali, Pag, Chiplun, Tal. Chiplun,Dist. RatnagiriOffice: 02355-252729Resi.: 02355-253271

CChhaavvaann SSaaddaannaannddNNaarraayyaann Shiv Sena, ChiplunMatoshri, At Sati-Chinchghari, PostPimpli (Khurd)Tal. Chiplun, Dist.Ratnagiri 415605Office: 02355-256643Resi.: 02355-257798

AAbbiittkkaarr PPrraakkaasshhAAnnaannddrraaoo Shiv Sena,Radhanagari1666, Anand Niwas,Gargoti,Taluka Bhudargad,Dist. Kolhapur 416206Office: 02324-221400

MMuusshhrriiff HHaassaann MMiiyyaallaall NCP, Kagal311/A Ward, MujawarGalli, Taluka Kagal,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02325-244344

MMaahhaaddiikk AAmmaallMMaahhaaddeeoo BJP, Kolhapur(South) Suswaam,Shiroli (Pulachi), Tal. Hatkanangale,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0231-2657152Resi.: 0230-2462727

NNaarrkkee CChhaannddrraaddeeeeppSShhaasshhiikkaanntt Shiv Sena, KarvirKrishichandra,1187, A-Ward, ShivajiPeth, KolhapurOffice: 0231-2623975Resi.: 0231-26239373

Patil RanajagjitsinhaPadmasinha NCP, OsmanabadAt & Post Ter, Taluka Bhoom, Dist. Osmanabad Office: 02472-226191

Mote RahulMaharudra NCP, ParandaAt and Post Girvali,Taluka Bhoom, Dist.Osmanabad 413526Office: 02478-273777Resi.: 02476-202777

Patil NarayanGovindrao Shiv Sena, KarmalaDigvijay, Vidyanagar,At and Post Jeur,Taluka Karmala,Dist. Solapur 413202

Shinde BabanraoVitthalrao NCP, MadhaAt and Post Nimgaon,Taluka Madha, Dist. Solapur 413210Office: 02183-233076/233500Resi.: 02183-233051

Chavan Dipak Pralhad NCP, Phaltan (S.C.)At and PostTaradgaon, Taluka Phaltan,Dist. Satara.Resi.: 0260-243443


Nilangekar-PatilSambhaji Deeliprao BJP, NilangaL.I.C. Colony,Ring Road,Dist. Latur.Office: 02382-226999

Chougule DnyanrajDhondiram Shiv Sena, Umarga (S.C.) Girija Niwas, GautamNagar, Umarga,House No. 101/1,Taluka Umarga, Dist.Osmanabad 413606Office: 02475-250444

DDeessaaii SShhaammbbhhuurraajjSShhiivvaajjiirraaoo Shiv Sena, PatanAt and Post Marali,(Daulat Nagar), Taluka Patan, Dist. Satara Office: 02372-268025

Patil BasavrajMadhavrao INC, AusaParimal Society, NearKumar Swami Math, Ausa, Dist. LaturOffice: 02383-220444Resi.: 02383-222544

Chavan MadhukarraoDeorao INC, TuljapurAt and Post Andur, Taluka Tuljapur, Dist.Osmanabad 413602Office: 02471-242121Resi.: 02471-246024

Bhalake BharatTukaram INC, PandharpurSangola Road, Tal.Pandharpur, SolapurOffice: 02186-223309/02186-249502

Deshmukh SubhashSureshchandra BJP, Solapur (South)13-A, Sahyadri Nagar,Hotgi Road,Dist. SolapurOffice: 0217-2735503

Deshmukh GanpatraoAnnasaheb Peasants and WorkersParty, SangolaMunicipal HouseNo.1582, Pai StationRoad, Sangola, Taluka Sangola, Dist. Solapur 413307Resi.: 02187-220115

Dolas HanumantJagannath NCP, Malshiras (S.C.)Kalawati Niwas, Dasur,Post Bondle, Taluka Malshiras, Dist. Solapur 413113Office: 02185-265051

JJaaddhhaavv--PPaattiillMMaakkaarraanndd LLaaxxmmaannrraaoo NCP, WaiAt Bopegaon, PostPande, Taluka Wai, Dist. SataraResi.: 02162-244125,244245

Bhalerao SudhakarSangram BJP, Udgir (S.C.) Sangram Niwas, At and PostSomnathpur,Taluka Udgir, Dist. Latur 413517Resi.: 02385-255169

Jadhav-PatilVinayakrao KishanraoIndependent,AhmedpurAt Kalegaon, Post Ahmedpur,Taluka Ahmedpur,Dist. Latur 413315

PPaattiill SShhaammrraaoo aalliiaassBBaallaassaahheebb PPaanndduurraanngg NCP, Karad (North)Final Plot No. 260,Mangalwar Peth,Taluka Karad,Dist. Satara 415110 Office: 02164-661500

GGoorree JJaayykkuummaarrBBhhaaggwwaannrraaoo INC, ManAt Boratwadi,Post Bidal, Taluka Man,Dist. SataraResi.: 02165-220599

DDeessaaii--KKuuppeekkaarr SSaannddhhyyaaddeevviiKKrriisshhnnaarraaoo NCP, Chandgad At and PostKanadewadi, Tal. Gadhinglag,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02327-272222


TheMaharashtraStateLegislaturehas 289members.These areelectedthroughgeneralelections.Under Article333 of theIndianConstitution,one memberis elected fromthe AngloIndiancommunity bythe HonourableGovernor.Presently it isvacant

The seniormost member

of the StateLegislative

Assembly isGanpatrao

AnnasahebDeshmukh. He

has beenelected tothe State

LegislativeAssembly since 1962

SSaallvvii RRaajjaann PPrraabbhhaakkaarr Shiv Sena, Rajapur1274, Ashirwad,Tali Ali, Taluka andDist. Ratnagiri 415612Office: 02352-220425Resi.: 02352-223225

RRaannee NNiitteesshhNNaarraayyaannrraaoo INC, Kankavali, NathPai Nagar, Tal. Kankavali, Dist. SindhudurgOffice: 022-26053263Res: 022-26609777

NNaaiikk VVaaiibbhhaavv VViijjaayy Shiv Sena, KudalSujata Bangalow (Bijli Nagar), NearHighway, Kankavali,Dist. Sindhudurg.Office: 02367-233135

KKeessaarrkkaarr DDeeeeppaakkVVaassaannttrraaoo Shiv Sena, SawantwadiH. No. B-37, ShivramRane Road, Vaishyawada,Sawantwadi, Dist.Sindhudurg 416510Office: 02363-273712

Sopal Dilip GangadharNCP, BarshiSopal Bunglow,Aagalgaon Rd., Barshi, Taluka Barshi, Dist. Solapur 413210Office: 02184-223263Resi.: 02183-233051

Kadam RameshNagnathNCP, Mohol (S.C.) 1606, Bhumi Flora,Raheja Complex, Kulupwadi, Borivali(E.), Mumbai 400066Office: 02189-234171

Deshmukh VijaykumarSidramappa Bharatiya JanataParty, Solapur City(North) Kaljapur Temple,Dist. Solapur.Office: 0217-2620291

Shinde KumariPraniti Sushilkumar INC, Solapur City(Central) JanvatsalyaVinayak Nagar, SarRasta, Dist. Solapur413003Office: 0217-2311755

Mhetre SiddharamSatlingappa INC, Akkalkot178/11, Laxmi Niwas,Jod Bhavi Peth, In front of NewVyapari Bank, SolapurOffice: 02181-222277

SSaammaanntt UUddaayyRRaavviinnddrraa Shiv Sena, RatnagiriShantisadan,At and Post Pali, Taluka and Dist.Ratnagiri 415803Office: 02352-271998Resi.: 02352-249241


SESSIONWINTER2016

Takle HemantPrabhakarNCP, Tenure till 24-4-2020Eshan Building,King Circle, Matunga,Mumbai Office: 022-30235555

Thakur AnandRajendra NCPTenure till 24-4-2020Shri Shivniwas,At and Post Wangaon, Ta. Dahanu, Dist. Palghar,Office: 02528-244834

RaghuvanshiChandrakant BatesingINCTenure till 24-4-2020Ram Palace,Near Police Line,Baherpura, At and post, Talukaand Dist. Nandurbar

Ranpise SharadNamdev INCTenure till 27-7-2018C/2, Vrindavan Park, Narangi Baug Road, Boat Club Area,Pune

Rathod HarisingNasru INCTenure till 24-4-2020Ashwin Tower,Darwah Road, YavatmalOffice: 07232-256010

Khot SadashivRamchandra BJPTenure till 7-7-2022At Maralnathpur,Post Rethredharan,Taluka Walwa, Dist. Sangli

Girkar Vijay alias BhaiVitthalBJPTenure till 27-7-2018Kandivali (West), Mumbai Office: 022-28066264

GGaaddggiill DDhhaannaannjjaayy aalliiaassSSuuddhhiirr HHaarrii BJP, SangliT-I-2-3, Ganraj PrasadApartment, Rajwada Vasahat, Dist. Sangli 416416Office: 0233-6067400

PPaattiill JJaayyaanntt RRaajjaarraamm NCP, IslampurAt Rajaramnagar,Post Sakhrale, Tal. Walwa, Dist. SangliOffice: 02342-220861Res.: 02342-220865

NNaaiikk SShhiivvaajjiirraaooYYaasshhwwaannttrraaoo BJP, ShiralaAt and Post Chikhali,Taluka Shirala, Dist. Sangli 415408Office: 02345-272818

KKaaddaamm DDrr PPaattaannggrraaooSShhrriippaattrraaoo INC, Palus-KadegaonAt Sonsal, PostShirasgoian, Tal. Kadegaon, Dist. SangliOffice: 020-25656797Resi.: 020-25655188

PPaattiill SSuummaann RRaaoossaahheebb NCP, Tasgaon-KavatheMahankal, At and Post Anjani, Taluka Tasgaon, Dist. SangliOffice: 02346-240500

JJaaggttaapp VViillaassrraaooNNaarraayyaann BJP, JathAt Post 411/3B, AnantNiwas, Vijapur Road,Taluka Jat, Dist. Sangli.Office: 02344-248282Resi.: 02344-247980


Rane Narayan TatuINCTenure till 7-7-2022House No. 179,Phansewadi,Phanasnagar,Taluka Kankawli,Dist. Sindhudurg


Patil NarendraAnnasahebNCPTenure till 27-7-2018,Progressive Highness,Sanpada (East),Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai, Office: 022-23441265

Adv. Gaikwad Jaidev NCPTenure till 27-7-2018A-3/402, KumarPinnacle,Tadiwala Road,Pune – 411001Office: 020-24430756

Tatkare SunilDattatrey NCP Tenure till 27-7-2018Sutarwadi,Post Jamgaon, Taluka Roha,Dist. Raigad

KKhhaaddee DDrr.. SSuurreesshh((BBhhaauu)) DDaaggaadduu BJP, Miraj (S.C)18, Pralhad Apts,Bramhanpuri, Miraj,Tal. Miraj, Dist. Sangli.Office: 0233-2222424

BBaabbaarr AAnniill KKaallaajjeerraaoo Shiv Sena, KhanapurAt. Post Gardi, Taluka Khanapur,Dist. SangliOffice: 02347-272199Resi.: 02347-258118


DETAILED NAMES OF PARTIESBJP – Bharatiya Janata Party

INC – Indian National Congress (I)

NCP – Nationalist Congress Party

AIMIM – All India Majlis-e-IttehadulMuslimeen

MNS – Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

CPI (M) – Communist Party ofIndia (Marxist)

The members of the Legislative Council get elected from variousconstituencies including Assembly Constituency, Graduates Constituency,the Teachers Constituency, and Local Authorities Constituency evenas the rest get nominated by the Governor of the State

KNOW THE MEMBERS OFLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

DDrr MMiinncchheekkaarrSSuujjiitt VVaassaannttrraaoo Shiv Sena,Hatkanangle (S.C.) At and Post Minche,Sangli-Kolhapur Road,Taluka Hatkangale,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0230-2483666

PPaattiill UUllhhaass SSaammbbhhaajjii Shiv Sena, ShirolWard No. 1, OldKurundwad Road, At and Post Shirol,Tal. Shirol, Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02322-236251

KKsshhiirrssaaggaarr RRaajjeesshhVViinnaayyaakkrraaoo Shiv Sena, Kolhapur(North) 2400, C Ward, Shaniwar Peth,KolhapurOffice: 0231-2549099

PPaattiill SSaattyyaajjeeeettBBaabbaassaahheebb Shiv Sena, Shahuwadi At and Post Sarud, Taluka Shahuwadi,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02329-244509

HHaallvvaannkkaarr SSuurreesshhGGaannppaattii BJP, IchalkaranjiDattakrupa Niwas,Lingade Mala, Jawahar Nagar, Tal. Hatkangale, Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0230-2436667

Naik-NimbalkarRamraje Pratapsinh NCPTenure till 7-7-2022Laxmi Vilas,Laxminagar,At Post Phaltan,Dist: Satara

Pawaskar KiranJagannath NCPTenure till 24-4-2020L Building, Andheri(East), Mumbai Office: 022-26841550

Pandit AmarsinghShivajirao NCPTenure till 27-7-2018ChhatrapatiComplex, Beed,Dist. Beed Office: 02442-222390

Munde DhananjayPanditrao NCPTenure till 7-7-2022At Nathra, PostKauthali, Taluka. Parli(Vaijnath), Dist. Beed

Thakare ManikraoGovindrao INCTenure till 27-7-2018At and Post Haru, Taluka DarwahDist. Yavatmal

Dutt SanjaySatishchandra INCTenure till 27-7-2018Dutt Niwas,Rambaug Lane, Rambaug(Chikenghar) Kalyan (West)

Deshmukh ShivajiraoBapusahebINCTenure till 24-4-2020Kokrud,Taluka Shirala, Dist. Sangli,Office: 02345-272455

REFERENCE LIST: Members of the13th MaharashtraLegislative Assembly2014 at a glance


SESSIONWINTER2016

TTaakkllee HHeemmaannttPPrraabbhhaakkaarrNCP, Tenure till 24-4-2020Eshan Building,King Circle, Matunga,Mumbai Office: 022-30235555

TThhaakkuurr AAnnaannddRRaajjeennddrraa NCPTenure till 24-4-2020Shri Shivniwas,At and Post Wangaon, Ta. Dahanu, Dist. Palghar,Office: 02528-244834

RRaagghhuuvvaannsshhiiCChhaannddrraakkaanntt BBaatteessiinnggINCTenure till 24-4-2020Ram Palace,Near Police Line,Baherpura, At and post, Talukaand Dist. Nandurbar

RRaannppiissee SShhaarraaddNNaammddeevv INCTenure till 27-7-2018C/2, Vrindavan Park, Narangi Baug Road, Boat Club Area,Pune

RRaatthhoodd HHaarriissiinnggNNaassrruu INCTenure till 24-4-2020Ashwin Tower,Darwah Road, YavatmalOffice: 07232-256010

KKhhoott SSaaddaasshhiivvRRaammcchhaannddrraa BJPTenure till 7-7-2022At Maralnathpur,Post Rethredharan,Taluka Walwa, Dist. Sangli

GGiirrkkaarr VViijjaayy aalliiaass BBhhaaiiVViitttthhaallBJPTenure till 27-7-2018Kandivali (West), Mumbai Office: 022-28066264

Gadgil Dhananjay aliasSudhir Hari BJP, SangliT-I-2-3, Ganraj PrasadApartment, Rajwada Vasahat, Dist. Sangli 416416Office: 0233-6067400

Patil Jayant Rajaram NCP, IslampurAt Rajaramnagar,Post Sakhrale, Tal. Walwa, Dist. SangliOffice: 02342-220861Res.: 02342-220865

Naik ShivajiraoYashwantrao BJP, ShiralaAt and Post Chikhali,Taluka Shirala, Dist. Sangli 415408Office: 02345-272818

Kadam Dr PatangraoShripatrao INC, Palus-KadegaonAt Sonsal, PostShirasgoian, Tal. Kadegaon, Dist. SangliOffice: 020-25656797Resi.: 020-25655188

Patil Suman Raosaheb NCP, Tasgaon-KavatheMahankal, At and Post Anjani, Taluka Tasgaon, Dist. SangliOffice: 02346-240500

Jagtap VilasraoNarayan BJP, JathAt Post 411/3B, AnantNiwas, Vijapur Road,Taluka Jat, Dist. Sangli.Office: 02344-248282Resi.: 02344-247980


RRaannee NNaarraayyaann TTaattuuINCTenure till 7-7-2022House No. 179,Phansewadi,Phanasnagar,Taluka Kankawli,Dist. Sindhudurg


PPaattiill NNaarreennddrraaAAnnnnaassaahheebbNCPTenure till 27-7-2018,Progressive Highness,Sanpada (East),Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai, Office: 022-23441265

AAddvv.. GGaaiikkwwaadd JJaaiiddeevv NCPTenure till 27-7-2018A-3/402, KumarPinnacle,Tadiwala Road,Pune – 411001Office: 020-24430756

TTaattkkaarree SSuunniillDDaattttaattrreeyy NCP Tenure till 27-7-2018Sutarwadi,Post Jamgaon, Taluka Roha,Dist. Raigad

Khade Dr. Suresh(Bhau) Dagadu BJP, Miraj (S.C)18, Pralhad Apts,Bramhanpuri, Miraj,Tal. Miraj, Dist. Sangli.Office: 0233-2222424

Babar Anil Kalajerao Shiv Sena, KhanapurAt. Post Gardi, Taluka Khanapur,Dist. SangliOffice: 02347-272199Resi.: 02347-258118


DETAILED NAMES OF PARTIESBJP – Bharatiya Janata Party

INC – Indian National Congress (I)

NCP – Nationalist Congress Party

AIMIM – All India Majlis-e-IttehadulMuslimeen

MNS – Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

CPI (M) – Communist Party ofIndia (Marxist)

The members of the Legislative Council get elected from variousconstituencies including Assembly Constituency, Graduates Constituency,the Teachers Constituency, and Local Authorities Constituency evenas the rest get nominated by the Governor of the State

KNOW THE MEMBERS OFLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Dr MinchekarSujit Vasantrao Shiv Sena,Hatkanangle (S.C.) At and Post Minche,Sangli-Kolhapur Road,Taluka Hatkangale,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0230-2483666

Patil Ulhas Sambhaji Shiv Sena, ShirolWard No. 1, OldKurundwad Road, At and Post Shirol,Tal. Shirol, Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02322-236251

Kshirsagar RajeshVinayakrao Shiv Sena, Kolhapur(North) 2400, C Ward, Shaniwar Peth,KolhapurOffice: 0231-2549099

Patil SatyajeetBabasaheb Shiv Sena, Shahuwadi At and Post Sarud, Taluka Shahuwadi,Dist. KolhapurOffice: 02329-244509

Halvankar SureshGanpati BJP, IchalkaranjiDattakrupa Niwas,Lingade Mala, Jawahar Nagar, Tal. Hatkangale, Dist. KolhapurOffice: 0230-2436667

NNaaiikk--NNiimmbbaallkkaarrRRaammrraajjee PPrraattaappssiinnhh NCPTenure till 7-7-2022Laxmi Vilas,Laxminagar,At Post Phaltan,Dist: Satara

PPaawwaasskkaarr KKiirraannJJaaggaannnnaatthh NCPTenure till 24-4-2020L Building, Andheri(East), Mumbai Office: 022-26841550

PPaannddiitt AAmmaarrssiinngghhSShhiivvaajjiirraaoo NCPTenure till 27-7-2018ChhatrapatiComplex, Beed,Dist. Beed Office: 02442-222390

MMuunnddee DDhhaannaannjjaayyPPaannddiittrraaoo NCPTenure till 7-7-2022At Nathra, PostKauthali, Taluka. Parli(Vaijnath), Dist. Beed

TThhaakkaarree MMaanniikkrraaooGGoovviinnddrraaoo INCTenure till 27-7-2018At and Post Haru, Taluka DarwahDist. Yavatmal

DDuutttt SSaannjjaayySSaattiisshhcchhaannddrraa INCTenure till 27-7-2018Dutt Niwas,Rambaug Lane, Rambaug(Chikenghar) Kalyan (West)

DDeesshhmmuukkhh SShhiivvaajjiirraaooBBaappuussaahheebbINCTenure till 24-4-2020Kokrud,Taluka Shirala, Dist. Sangli,Office: 02345-272455

REFERENCE LIST: Members of the13th MaharashtraLegislative Assembly2014 at a glance


SESSIONWINTER2016

DavkhareNiranjan Vasant NCP, (Konkan)Tenure till 7-7-2018201, Gautam DeepBuilding, Vishnu Nagar, Naupada,Thane (West) Office: 022-25422233

Patil Chandrakant(Dada) Bachchu BJP, PuneTenure till 19-7-2020ChahatrapatiSambhaji Park,Sambhajinagar Stand,Kolhapur

Dr Sawant DeepakRamchand Shiv Sena, (Mumbai)Tenure till 7-7-2018Pushpvatika,Poddar SaibabaRoad Junction, Santa Cruz (West),Mumbai

Patil KapilHarishchandLokbharti, (Mumbai)Tenure till 7-7-201818/19 Unnat Nagar No. 2, Goregaon (West),MumbaiOffice: 022-24150576

DDrr PPhhuukkee PPaarriinnaayyBJP(Bhandara- Gondia) Tenure till 6-12-202213, AmbazhariHill Top, Ramnagar,Nagpur-33

TTaattkkaarree AAnniill DDaattttaattrryyaaNCP(Raigad/Ratnagiri/Sindhudurg)Tenure till 31-5-2018Raikar Park,At and Post Taluka Roha,Dist. RaigadResi: 02194-232152

Sole Anil Madhukar BJP, (Nagpur)Tenure till 19-7-2020Gangotri Apartment,Siddh Ganesh Mandir,Laxminagar, NagpurResi.:0712-2245659

PPrrooff.. SSaawwaanntt TTaannaajjii Shiv Sena, (Yavatmal) Tenure till 6-12-2022At and Post Mugao,Tal: Paranda, Dist: Osmanabad

DDuurrrraannii AAbbdduullllaa KKhhaannAA.. LLaattiiff KKhhaann aalliiaassBBaabbaa JJaannii NCP(Parbhani/Hingoli) Tenure till 21-6-2018At and Post Taluka Pathri,Dist. ParbhaniOffice: 02451-255335

BBhhoossllee AAnniill NCP (Pune) Tenure till 6-12-2022Sangita Smruti,94 Narveer Tanajiwadi, Shivaji Nagar, Pune



Thetenure ofLegislativeAssemblymembers is offive years,whereas thetenure ofLegislativeCouncilmembers is ofsix years. One-third membersof the Councilretire everytwo years. Thishouse is neverdissolved

In India,only seven

StateAssemblies

have twohouses known

as VidhanSabha and

VidhanParishad.These are

Maharashtra,Karnataka,

Uttar Pradesh,Bihar, Jammuand Kashmir,

AndhraPradesh and

Telangana

Patel AmrishbhaiRasiklal INC,(Dhule/Nandurbar)Tenure till 1-1-2022At and Post Shirpur,Dist. DhuleOffice: 02563-255300

Patil Satej aliasBanti D INC, (Kolhapur) Tenure till 1-1-20222126, E-Ward,Ajinkayatara,Tarabai Park,Dist. Kolhapur

Jhaband SubhashManakchand INC(Aurangabad/Jalna) Tenure till 29-8-2019CIDCO, Aurangabad Off: 0240-2489411

MMeettee VViinnaayyaakkTTuukkaarraamm BJPTenure till 7-7-2022At and Post Rajegaon, Taluka Kej,Dist. Beed

DDaarreekkaarr PPrraavveeeennYYaasshhwwaanntt BJP Tenure till 7-7-2022Shree KrishnaComplex, Borivali (East),Mumbai

PPhhuunnddkkaarr PPaanndduurraannggPPuunnddaalliikk BJP Tenure till 24-4-2020Vasundhra, MadhavNagar, Khamgaon, Taluka: Khamgaon, Dist: Buldhana Office: 07263-255222

Jagtap Ashok aliasBhai Arjunrao INC (Mumbai) Tenure till 1-1-2022Khar (W),Mumbai

Deshmukh DilipraoDagdoji INC, (Osmanabad-Beed-Latur)Tenure till 21-6-2018 Saraswati Colony,Dist. LaturOffice: 02382-243003

JJaannkkaarr MMaahhaaddeevvJJaaggaannnnaatthh BJPTenure till 27-7-2018At and Post Palsavde,Taluka Maan,Dist. Satara

TThhaakkuurr SSuujjiittssiinnhhMMaannssiinnhh BJPTenure till 7-7-2022Sanwad,Rajapura Gali, At, Post and Taluka Paranda, Dist: Osmanabad

Patel ChandulalVishrambhai BJP, Jalgaon, Tenure till 6-12-202278, Shivramnagar,Jalgaon

Bhangdiya MiteshGotulalji BJP(Wardha/ChandrapurGadchiroli)Tenure till 21-6-2018Dhantoli, NagpurOffice: 0712-2460120

Vyas GirishchandBachchraj BJP (Nagpur)Tenure till 1-1-2022Bachchraj VyasChowk,Mahal, Nagpur

DDeessaaii SSuubbhhaasshhRRaajjaarraamm Shiv Sena Tenure till 7-7-20221, Vidyutt Society,Goregaon (W), MumbaiOff: 022-28722630

PPaarraabb AAnniill DDaattttaattrryyaa Shiv Sena Tenure till 27-7-2018Ravikiran Co-op,Hsg. Socy. ,Gandhinagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai

SSiinnhh RRaammnniiwwaassSSaattyyaannaarraayyaann BJPTenure till- 7-7-2022A-704/705,Lotus Building, HiranandaniGardens, Powai, Mumbai

Pote-Patil Pravin BJP, AmravatiTenure till 21-6-2018Rathinagar,At, post, Taluka andDist. AmravatiOffice: 0721-2664973

Rajurkar AmarnathAnantrao INC (Nanded),Tenure till 6-12-2022Devashish,Shivajinagar,NandedOffice: 02462-235774

WWaagghh SSmmtt.. SSmmiittaa UUddaayy BJPTenure till 24-4-2020At and Post DangarBudruk, Taluka Amalner, Dist. Jalgaon - 425 401

DDrr GGoohhrree NNeeeellaammDDiivvaakkaarr Shiv Sena Tenure till 24-4-2020Silver Rocks,Shivaji Nagar,PuneOffice: 9520-25652172

Kadam RamdasGangaram Shiv Sena, (Mumbai)Tenure till 1-1-2022Thakur Complex,Kandivali (West) MumbaiOffice: 022-28704598

Paricharak PrashantPrabhakarIndependent, SolapurTenure till 1-1-2022Plot No. 3235 Vijapur Gali,Pandharpur, Solapur

Phatak RavindraSadanandShiv Sena (Thane)Tenure till 8-6-2022 1001-02 Carlyle,RahejaGarden L.B.S Marg,Thane

Bajoria GopikisanRadhakisan Shiv Sena,(Akola/Washim/Buldhana)Tenure till 1-1-2022At, Post and Dist. AkolaOffice: 0724-2430757

Chavan SatishBhanudasrao NCP, (Aurangabad)Tenure till 19-7-2020Sahkarnagar,AurangabadOffice: 0240-2362277

RRaaoottee DDiiwwaakkaarrNNaarraayyaann Shiv Sena Tenure till 7-7-2022Gyansagar Building,S K Bole Marg, Dadar, Mumbai Office: 022-24333760

PPaattiill JJaayyaannttPPrraabbhhaakkaarr Shetkari KamgarParty Tenure till 27-7-2018At: Ambepur-Pejhari,Post Poyand, TalukaAlibaug, Dist. Raigad, Office: 02141-224556

JJaaggttaapp AArruunnkkaakkaaBBaallbbhhiimmrraaoo NCP (Ahmednagar) Tenure till 1-1-2022Bhavni Nagar, AhmednagarOffice: 0241-2326237

JJaaddhhaavv JJaayyaannttrraaooPPuunnddaalliikkrraaoo NCP (Nashik) Tenure till 21-6-2018Bhujbal Farm,New Nashik, Office: 0253-2394351

KKaaddaamm MMoohhaannrraaooSShhrreeeeppaattii INC (Sangli-Satara) Tenure till 6-12-2022At Post Chichni(Ambak), Taluka Kadegaon,Dist. Sangli,Office: 02347-235801


SESSIONWINTER2016

DDaavvkkhhaarreeNNiirraannjjaann VVaassaanntt NCP, (Konkan)Tenure till 7-7-2018201, Gautam DeepBuilding, Vishnu Nagar, Naupada,Thane (West) Office: 022-25422233

PPaattiill CChhaannddrraakkaanntt((DDaaddaa)) BBaacchhcchhuu BJP, PuneTenure till 19-7-2020ChahatrapatiSambhaji Park,Sambhajinagar Stand,Kolhapur

DDrr SSaawwaanntt DDeeeeppaakkRRaammcchhaanndd Shiv Sena, (Mumbai)Tenure till 7-7-2018Pushpvatika,Poddar SaibabaRoad Junction, Santa Cruz (West),Mumbai

PPaattiill KKaappiillHHaarriisshhcchhaannddLokbharti, (Mumbai)Tenure till 7-7-201818/19 Unnat Nagar No. 2, Goregaon (West),MumbaiOffice: 022-24150576

Dr Phuke ParinayBJP(Bhandara- Gondia) Tenure till 6-12-202213, AmbazhariHill Top, Ramnagar,Nagpur-33

Tatkare Anil DattatryaNCP(Raigad/Ratnagiri/Sindhudurg)Tenure till 31-5-2018Raikar Park,At and Post Taluka Roha,Dist. RaigadResi: 02194-232152

SSoollee AAnniill MMaaddhhuukkaarr BJP, (Nagpur)Tenure till 19-7-2020Gangotri Apartment,Siddh Ganesh Mandir,Laxminagar, NagpurResi.:0712-2245659

Prof. Sawant Tanaji Shiv Sena, (Yavatmal) Tenure till 6-12-2022At and Post Mugao,Tal: Paranda, Dist: Osmanabad

Durrani Abdulla KhanA. Latif Khan aliasBaba Jani NCP(Parbhani/Hingoli) Tenure till 21-6-2018At and Post Taluka Pathri,Dist. ParbhaniOffice: 02451-255335

Bhosle Anil NCP (Pune) Tenure till 6-12-2022Sangita Smruti,94 Narveer Tanajiwadi, Shivaji Nagar, Pune



Thetenure ofLegislativeAssemblymembers is offive years,whereas thetenure ofLegislativeCouncilmembers is ofsix years. One-third membersof the Councilretire everytwo years. Thishouse is neverdissolved

In India,only seven

StateAssemblies

have twohouses known

as VidhanSabha and

VidhanParishad.These are

Maharashtra,Karnataka,

Uttar Pradesh,Bihar, Jammuand Kashmir,

AndhraPradesh and

Telangana

PPaatteell AAmmrriisshhbbhhaaiiRRaassiikkllaall INC,(Dhule/Nandurbar)Tenure till 1-1-2022At and Post Shirpur,Dist. DhuleOffice: 02563-255300

PPaattiill SSaatteejj aalliiaassBBaannttii DD INC, (Kolhapur) Tenure till 1-1-20222126, E-Ward,Ajinkayatara,Tarabai Park,Dist. Kolhapur

JJhhaabbaanndd SSuubbhhaasshhMMaannaakkcchhaanndd INC(Aurangabad/Jalna) Tenure till 29-8-2019CIDCO, Aurangabad Off: 0240-2489411

Mete VinayakTukaram BJPTenure till 7-7-2022At and Post Rajegaon, Taluka Kej,Dist. Beed

Darekar PraveenYashwant BJP Tenure till 7-7-2022Shree KrishnaComplex, Borivali (East),Mumbai

Phundkar PandurangPundalik BJP Tenure till 24-4-2020Vasundhra, MadhavNagar, Khamgaon, Taluka: Khamgaon, Dist: Buldhana Office: 07263-255222

JJaaggttaapp AAsshhookk aalliiaassBBhhaaii AArrjjuunnrraaoo INC (Mumbai) Tenure till 1-1-2022Khar (W),Mumbai

DDeesshhmmuukkhh DDiilliipprraaooDDaaggddoojjii INC, (Osmanabad-Beed-Latur)Tenure till 21-6-2018 Saraswati Colony,Dist. LaturOffice: 02382-243003

Jankar MahadevJagannath BJPTenure till 27-7-2018At and Post Palsavde,Taluka Maan,Dist. Satara

Thakur SujitsinhMansinh BJPTenure till 7-7-2022Sanwad,Rajapura Gali, At, Post and Taluka Paranda, Dist: Osmanabad

PPaatteell CChhaanndduullaallVViisshhrraammbbhhaaii BJP, Jalgaon, Tenure till 6-12-202278, Shivramnagar,Jalgaon

BBhhaannggddiiyyaa MMiitteesshhGGoottuullaalljjii BJP(Wardha/ChandrapurGadchiroli)Tenure till 21-6-2018Dhantoli, NagpurOffice: 0712-2460120

VVyyaass GGiirriisshhcchhaannddBBaacchhcchhrraajj BJP (Nagpur)Tenure till 1-1-2022Bachchraj VyasChowk,Mahal, Nagpur

Desai SubhashRajaram Shiv Sena Tenure till 7-7-20221, Vidyutt Society,Goregaon (W), MumbaiOff: 022-28722630

Parab Anil Dattatrya Shiv Sena Tenure till 27-7-2018Ravikiran Co-op,Hsg. Socy. ,Gandhinagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai

Sinh RamniwasSatyanarayan BJPTenure till- 7-7-2022A-704/705,Lotus Building, HiranandaniGardens, Powai, Mumbai

PPoottee--PPaattiill PPrraavviinn BJP, AmravatiTenure till 21-6-2018Rathinagar,At, post, Taluka andDist. AmravatiOffice: 0721-2664973

RRaajjuurrkkaarr AAmmaarrnnaatthhAAnnaannttrraaoo INC (Nanded),Tenure till 6-12-2022Devashish,Shivajinagar,NandedOffice: 02462-235774

Wagh Smt. Smita Uday BJPTenure till 24-4-2020At and Post DangarBudruk, Taluka Amalner, Dist. Jalgaon - 425 401

Dr Gohre NeelamDivakar Shiv Sena Tenure till 24-4-2020Silver Rocks,Shivaji Nagar,PuneOffice: 9520-25652172

KKaaddaamm RRaammddaassGGaannggaarraamm Shiv Sena, (Mumbai)Tenure till 1-1-2022Thakur Complex,Kandivali (West) MumbaiOffice: 022-28704598

PPaarriicchhaarraakk PPrraasshhaannttPPrraabbhhaakkaarrIndependent, SolapurTenure till 1-1-2022Plot No. 3235 Vijapur Gali,Pandharpur, Solapur

PPhhaattaakk RRaavviinnddrraaSSaaddaannaannddShiv Sena (Thane)Tenure till 8-6-2022 1001-02 Carlyle,RahejaGarden L.B.S Marg,Thane

BBaajjoorriiaa GGooppiikkiissaannRRaaddhhaakkiissaann Shiv Sena,(Akola/Washim/Buldhana)Tenure till 1-1-2022At, Post and Dist. AkolaOffice: 0724-2430757

CChhaavvaann SSaattiisshhBBhhaannuuddaassrraaoo NCP, (Aurangabad)Tenure till 19-7-2020Sahkarnagar,AurangabadOffice: 0240-2362277

Raote DiwakarNarayan Shiv Sena Tenure till 7-7-2022Gyansagar Building,S K Bole Marg, Dadar, Mumbai Office: 022-24333760

Patil JayantPrabhakar Shetkari KamgarParty Tenure till 27-7-2018At: Ambepur-Pejhari,Post Poyand, TalukaAlibaug, Dist. Raigad, Office: 02141-224556

Jagtap ArunkakaBalbhimrao NCP (Ahmednagar) Tenure till 1-1-2022Bhavni Nagar, AhmednagarOffice: 0241-2326237

Jadhav JayantraoPundalikrao NCP (Nashik) Tenure till 21-6-2018Bhujbal Farm,New Nashik, Office: 0253-2394351

Kadam MohanraoShreepati INC (Sangli-Satara) Tenure till 6-12-2022At Post Chichni(Ambak), Taluka Kadegaon,Dist. Sangli,Office: 02347-235801


GGaaddggiill AAnnaanntt VViitttthhaall Tenure till 15-6-2020(Governor nominated)419, ShanivarPeth, Kakaso GadgilMarg, PuneOffice-022-24111818

CChhaanndduurrkkaarrJJaannaarrddhhaannCChhaannddrraappppaa Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Samata Co-operativeHousing Society, ModelTown, 7 Bungalow,Andheri (W), Mumbai

RRooooppnnaavvaarr RRaammhhaarriiGGoovviinnddrraaooTenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)At and Post Natepute(Palkhi Maidan)Taluka Malshiras,Dist. SolapurOffice: 02185-262626

KKaavvaaddee PPrrooff..JJooggeennddrraa LLaakksshhmmaarraaoo Tenure till 15-6-2020(Governor nominated)Abhinav SmritiApartment,Lakshminagar, NagpurOffice: 0712-2561488

KKaallee VViikkrraammVVaassaannttrraaoo NCP, AurangabadDivision TeachersConstituency, VasantVihar, MaharashtraHousing Society,Barshi Road, LaturResi.: 02382-220393

MMoottee RRaammnnaatthh DDaaddaa IndependentKonkan DivisionTeachersConstituency, DuttNivas, Gandhi Road,Ulhasnagar-5,Dist. ThaneResi.: 0251-2530560

CChhaavvaann SSmmtt.. VViiddyyaa AAjjiitt Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Sai DarshanParanjape Scheme,B-3, Hanuman Road,Ville Parle (East),Mumbai

DDrr HHiirraayy AAppoooorrvvaaPPrraasshhaanntt Independent,(Nashik)Tenure till 7-7-2018Saptshringi Chowk,Pawan Nagar,Navin NashikOffice: 0253-2399221

GGaajjbbhhiiyyee PPrraakkaasshhSSuurryyaabbhhaann Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Saipraphu Apartment, Ravi Nagar Chowk,NagpurOffice: 0712-2555599

PPaattiill DDrr RRaannjjiittVViitttthhaallrraaooBJP, AmravatiDivision Graduates’Constituency,Vitthal Hospital,Kedia Plot,Jatthar PethRoad, Akola

DDrr TTaammbbee SSuuddhhiirrBBhhaasskkaarr INC, Nashik DivisionGraduates’ConstituencyPrabha Indiranagar,Taluka Sangamner,Dist. AhmednagarResi.: 02425-221033

GGaannaarr NNaaggoo PPuunnddaalliikk Independent,Nagpur DivisionTeachersConstituencySiraspeth,Opp. Lokanchi Shala,Nagpur

PPaattiill AAnnaannddrraaoo RRaagghhoojjiiTenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Banpurikar Colony,Shanivar Peth,Karad, Dist. SataraOffice: 02164-221700Resi.: 02164-221700



T H E F O L LO W I N G M E M B E R S W I L L R E T I R E O N D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 6

REFERENCE: List of Members ofMaharashtraLegislative Council(From MaharashtraLegislatureSecretariat)

The StateLegislature should haverepresentativesfrom everysector ofsociety. Themembers of theCouncil areelected fromLegislativeAssembly, localauthorities,graduates and teachersconstituencies.Also, eminentpersons fromscience, artsand socialwork from theState arenominated forthe LegislativeCouncil byHonourableGovernor

DDeesshhppaannddeeSShhrriikkaanntt GGoovviinndd Independent(Amravati)Tenure till 19-7-20209, Subhash Colony,Amravati

SSaawwaanntt DDaattttaattrreeyyAAcchhyyuuttrraaoo Independent, (Pune)Tenure till 19-7-2020At and Post Ambe,Taluka PandharpurDist. SolapurOffice: 02186-227475

SShhiinnddee JJaaggaannnnaatthhSSaakkhhaarraamm Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Shinde Bldg, MarathaKolsewadi, Kalyan (E)Dist. ThaneResi:. 022-61452980

KKhhaalliiffee HHuussnnbbaannooNNiizzaammuuddddiinnTenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Jawahar Chowk,At and post and TalukaRajapur, RatnagiriOffice: 02353-222065

BBaaiigg KKhhwwaajjaa Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Harsat Manzil,Prabhag-3,Arni,Dist. Yavatmal

AAddvv.. NNaarrvveekkaarrRRaahhuull SSuurreesshhTenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)304, Dolly Chambers,Strand Cinema Com -pound, Colaba, Mumbai Office: 022-22876365

VVaaddkkuuttee RRaammrraaooSSaakkhhaarraamm Tenure till 6-6-2020(Governor nominated)Govind Nivas,Kalyan Nagar,Parbhani


• Maharashtra has tenbroadband subscribersper 100 people and 37public IT parks• It has four rural bankbranches for every100,000 people, twice thenational average• Out of 10 townsdeclared ‘open defecationfree’ by the Centre, fiveare in Maharashtra.• Almost 18 per cent ofhouseholds have LPGconnections, with thenational average at16 per cent. • India’s 33 per centsugar factories are inMaharashtra. • The State leads ineducation, with 21 newdeemed universities andthree new privateuniversities. • There are 233 newambulances withadvanced life supportsystems and704 equipped with basiclife support.

PROGRESSIVE, INCLUSIVE, DIGITAL Among all Indian States, Maharashtra excels in economy, inclusive development, infrastructure and

e-governance, says a survey done by India Today magazine

Did you know that Nagpur isthe first district in India todigitally connect all Gram

Panchayats—a total of 770? Or,the fact that Maharashtra has28,000 Panchayats providing e-services, again the highest in thecountry to do so? These and manynew achievements led the Stateto the top slot in four categoriesof the India Today State of

the States awards. Maharashtra is investing more

than `5,000 crore under e-governance and digital services.Exactly 370 public services arebeing provided online. A total of4,600 CCTV cameras have beenplaced in Mumbai along withinnovative projects such as DigitalLocker and Maharashtra Net.

Apart from taking a lead in

basic infrastructure facilities,Maharashtra has also taken a leadin the area of inclusivedevelopment. It has activated anetwork of four rural banks per 1lakh citizens. Ten people out of100 are using the broadbandnetwork as on today. Recently, tencities from the country weredeclared open defecation free outof which five cities are

from Maharashtra. The India Today survey has

also declared Maharashtra as theBest Economy State for annualGDP. The number of permissionsrequired for setting up an industryin Maharashtra has been reducedfrom 75 to 23. During 2014, thetotal investment in Maharashtrawas pegged at `6.024 crore. Itsoared to `18,854 crore in 2015.

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