Ram Kadam

Ram Kadam (born 24 January 1972) is an Indian social activist and politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is the elected MLA of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Ghatkopar West Vidhan Sabha constituency.

Not to be confused with Ram Kadam (composer).

Ram Kadam
Born
Ramchandra Shivaji Kadam

(1972-01-24) 24 January 1972
Latur, Maharashtra,
OccupationMember of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra State
Years active2009 – present
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party(BJP)

Political career

Ram Kadam joined MNS in 2009 and was elected as MLA of Ghatkopar West.In 2014, he left MNS and joined Bharatiya Janata Party & fought 2014 Vidhansabha elections of BJP ticket. He secured a handsome victory.[1][2] In June 2019, Ram Kadam said “Devendra Fadnavis would be the next CM of Maharashtra” after rumblings from alliance partner.

The first-time MLA of MNS party was suspended for 4 years from the assembly on its opening day. He opposed Abu Asim Azmi of Samajwadi Party taking the oath in Hindi, and assaulted Azmi.[3] Ram Kadam Left MNS and joined BJP.[4]

Social Service

He started free 'odomos' distribution to watchmen, liftmen working in night shifts in Mumbai.[5] He has also organized pilgrimage tour to Tirupati and driving classes for youngsters registering as first time voters.[6]

Kashi Pilgrimage

He will organize free pilgrimage tour to Kashi for 51000[7] elderly people.[8] In past also, he has organized pilgrimage tours of approximately of 175000 people to Kashi, Ajmer Sharif, Palitana, Nashik Shirdi.[9]

Dahi Handis

He organized Dahi Handis with highest prize in Mumbai. His Dahi Handi events are always visited by bollywood stars like Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal and Neha Dhupia in the past.[10][11]

Jalyukta Shivir

He is instrumental in bringing water trains Jaldoot to Latur during 2015 drought. He undertook several works of Jalyukta Shivir.[12]

Controversies

Nana Patole defection to Congress

Just before 2019 Loksabha Elections, Ram Kadam commented that Nana Patole leaving BJP because he is not going to get ticket.[13] He said that:

Patole has lost his connect with ground workers and party cadre. Knowing that he won't be given a BJP ticket for the next parliamentary elections, he resigned as MP and joined Congress.


2018 Threat to kidnap girls who reject proposals from boys

In September 2018, Kadam made a "threat to kidnap girls that reject proposals from boys". A woman social activist has lodged a police complaint against him and Kadam has been booked under various sections of the law.[14] He clarified later that:

...statement is being quoted out of context. At that event, I said that all youngsters whether it be a boy or girl should take their parents’ in confidence before marrying. If they elope without taking their permission, the parents feel disheartened and it is very wrong to disappoint your parents.

[15]

Fake tweet about Sonali Bendre's death

In September 2018, he posted a false tweet about Sonali Bendre's death. Kadam was criticized for spreading false rumor and faced massive backlash, following which he deleted his tweet and again tweeted for well being of Bendre stating that his tweet was influenced by false rumours.[16][17]

References
  1. Sep 19, TNN | Updated; 2014; Ist, 1:21. "Ram Kadam quits MNS, joins hands with BJP | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. "'Will help boys elope with girls': BJP MLA Ram Kadam sparks controversy". The Indian Express. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "'Will help boys elope with girls': BJP MLA Ram Kadam sparks controversy". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  5. "Distribute 'odomos' to watchmen, liftmen working in night shifts in Mumbai: BJP MLA Ram Kadam - Watch Video". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. "Free pilgrimage tour for youngsters registering as voters: BJP MLA Ram Kadam". Hindustan Times. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  7. Kadam, Ram (17 September 2019). "प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के जन्मदिन पर मैंने 51 हज़ार वृद्ध माता-पिता को काशी यात्रा पर ले जाने का संकल्प लिया है। पूर्व में भी पौने दो लाख माता-पिता को तीर्थ स्थलों पर ले जाने का सौभाग्य मुझे मिला। मैं ईश्वर से प्रधानमंत्री जी के आरोग्य और दीर्घायु की कामना करता हूँ।pic.twitter.com/U4oXauCgdB". @ramkadam (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  8. "Ram Kadam to send 51,000 elders for Kashi pilgrimage". Afternoon Voice. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  9. "Ghatkopar MLA Ram Kadam organises mass pilgrimage for 25,000 people". NewsX. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  10. "Video: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal and Neha Dhupia at Ram Kadam Dahi Handi celebration". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  11. "Dahi handi in Mumbai: Govindas step out, Rs25 lakh highest cash prize on offer". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  12. "Jaldoot: The train that brought BJP to Latur". Rediff. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  13. "Mumbai: Ram Kadam feels this is the reason why Nana Patole defected to Congress". mid-day. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  14. PTI (7 September 2018). "BJP MLA Ram Kadam booked over 'kidnap-the-girl' remark in Maharashtra's Solapur". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  15. "My statement is being quoted out of context: Maharashtra MLA Ram Kadam after 'offer' to kidnap girls". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  16. "BJP MLA Ram Kadam Tweets That Sonali Bendre Died, Later Deletes". Headlines Today. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  17. Kadam, Ram (7 September 2018). "About Sonali Bendre ji It was rumour . Since last two days .. I pray to God for her good health & speedy recovery". @ramkadam. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
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