Ashish Deshmukh
Ashish Ranjeet Deshmukh (born 11 December 1974) is an Indian social worker, activist, philanthropist, and was the member of the 13th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. In May 2020, he helped the Maharashtra Government by mobilising relief fund of rupees seventy four hundred thousand (74 lakh) for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. He represented the Katol Assembly Constituency. He resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] Deshmukh is the son of former president of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee and former Maharashtra minister Ranjeet Deshmukh.[2] In December 2013, Deshmukh had undertaken an indefinite fast to press for formation of a separate Vidarbha state.[3] He has been consistently involved from the last 25 years in upliftment of people at large from the backward regions of Vidarbha on various crucial political, social and economic issues raised by tribals, dalits, farmers, labourers, women, and youngsters. To name a few-conducting workshops/agitations/water conservation projects for farmers, mass marriages for tribals, free healthcare facilities for the poor, job fairs for the unemployed, anti-tobacco campaigns, de-addiction and cancer treatment, self employment activities for women, as well as providing quality education to children. He has also been greatly instrumental in the promotion of sports, arts, and cultural activities.
Dr. Ashish Deshmukh | |
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 Dr. Ashish Deshmukh | |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Katol | |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Anil Deshmukh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 December 1974 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Ayushree Deshmukh |
| Children | Hriday & Jigrr |
| Parents | Ranjeet Deshmukh Roopa Deshmukh |
| Alma mater | Ramdev Baba College of Engineering |
| Occupation | Business and Agriculture |
Early life
Dr. Ashish Deshmukh was born to Roopa Deshmukh and Ranjeet Deshmukh, an Ex-Cabinet Minister Maharashtra and MLA from Ramtek belongs to Party Indian National Congress.
Deshmukh has authored a book titled Gramvikasacha Password[4] in December 2015.
Education
Deshmukh also has a post-graduate degree of Engineer in Industrial Specialisation. MBA Finance & also completed his PhD
Family and personal life
Deshmukh married Ayushree. They have two sons, Hriday and Jigrr.
Political career
He was member of 13th legislative assembly, Maharashtra [M.L.A.] He strongly contested assembly elections in 2019 against the then chief minister. Recently, he became a part of the Indian National Congress.
Associated With
- Chairman, No Tobacco Organization
- Founder, YOUTH for INDIA
- Founder Member, Vidarbha Progressive Farmers Association
- Chairman, Arvind Sahakari Bank Ltd.
- Treasurer, Lata Mangeshkar Hospital Trust, Nagpur, Lata Mangeshkar Hospital
- Working president, VSPM Academy of Higher Education, Nagpur
- Treasurer, Madhuribai Deshmukh Seva Pratisthan, Vadvihira, District : Nagpur
- President, Woodball Association of India
- Chairman, International Council for Sports Promotion & Research
- Vice President, Asian woodball association
- Working president, Arvindbabu Deshmukh Pratishthan Journalism Awards
Positions held
Legislative
Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly - 2014 to 2019
References
- "Results of Maharashtra Assembly polls 2014". India Today. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- "Ex-Maharashtra Congress president Ranjit Deshmukh quits". Indian Express. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- "Youth leader Deshmukh's fast for separate Vidarbha state enters sixth day". Indian Express. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- http://www.bookganga.com/eBooks/Books?AID=5267112208304053478
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