Raosaheb Danve

Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve
MP, BJP State President, Maharashtra
MOS Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
In office
26 May 2014 – 05 March 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by K.V.Thomas
Member of Parliament
Constituency Jalna
BJP Maharashtra State President
Assumed office
2014
Preceded by Devendra Fadnavis
Personal details
Born (1955-03-18) 18 March 1955
Jalna, Maharashtra
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Nirmala Tai Danve
Children Santosh Danve
Residence Bhokardan, Jalna
Religion Hinduism

Raosaheb Patil Danve (born 18 March 1955). He represents Bhartiya Janata Party in 16th Lok Sabha[1] & currently Maharashtra President Bhartiya Janata Party.[2] During the general elections that were held in May 2014, Raosaheb Danve-Patil won the Jalna constituency for the fourth time. Immediately afterwards, he was sworn in by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Minister of State for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the position he held till March 2015.[3]

Meanwhile, Maharashtra assembly elections were held in October 2014 under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis. "Mahayuti" stormed to power and Devendra Fadnavis became first BJP Chief minister of Maharashtra. However, as per the BJP culture, one person only holds one post a time, and hence Devendra Fadnavis resigned as the President of Maharashtra BJP and the search for a new leader commenced. Raosaheb Danve indicated to the party leadership that he was willing to resign as a minister[4] and in January 2015 he was appointed as the President of Maharashtra BJP by Amit Shah, the national President of BJP. Raosaheb Danve is only the second person in Maharashtra BJP to hold this prestigious office while also being a Member of Parliament. Earlier, late Suryabhan Vahadane-Patil had successfully carried the dual responsibility.

Early life

Raosaheb was born to Kesharabai Danve and Dada-rao Danve in March 18, 1955.[5]

Family & Personal Life

Raosaheb Danve married Nirmala Tai. They have 3 daughters & Son Santosh Danve[6] MLA from Legislative Constituency Bhokardan belongs to Bhartiya Janata Party.

Political career

In the last 30 years, from a Sarpanch to a MP and later a Minister of State, Raosaheb has been on various positions. Earlier, he has been a general secretary of Maharashtra BJP, and twice the vice president. Danve has been renowned as a leader with rural roots. He started his journey as a Sarpanch, and later became a first time MLA in 1990[7] & in 1995 Second Term MLA[8] from Bhokardan assembly constituency and 4 time Consecutive Member of parliament[9] since 1999, 2004, 2009 & May 2014.

Positions held

Within BJP

  • President, Bharatiya Janata Party BJP, Distt. Jalna, Maharashtra
  • Vice-President, BJP Maharashtra
  • President, BJP Maharashtra (2014)[10]

Legislative


  • 27 May 2014 to 5 March 2015 Union Minister of State, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • 1990-95 Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (First Terms)[7]
  • 1995-99 Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Two Terms)[8]
  • 1990-99 Chairman, Panchayati Raj Committee
  • 1990-99 Chairman, Assurances Committee[1]
  • 1999-2000 Member, Committee on Commerce
  • 2000-2004 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development
  • 2000-2004 Member, Committee on Finance
  • 2000-2004 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
  • 5 Aug. 2007 Member, Committee on Agriculture
  • 31 Aug. 2009 Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • 31 Aug. 2009 Member, Committee on Commerce
  • 15 July 2015 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Information Technology[11]

References

  1. 1 2 http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=316
  2. ↑ http://mahabjp.org/Eng/BjpBadal/RajyastariyaAdhyaksha.aspx
  3. ↑ "Raosaheb Danve: Minister of State (Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution)". NDTV.com. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Maharasthra BJP president Raosaheb Dadarao Danve resigns as Union Minister". The Indian Express. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Team 'Modi'fication: Who is MoS Raosaheb Dadarao Danve?". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bhokardan (Maharashtra) Election Results 2014, Current and Previous MLA". elections.in. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Maharashtra Assembly Election Results in 1990". elections.in. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Maharashtra Assembly Election Results in 1995". elections.in. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Jalna(Maharashtra) Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 with Sitting MP and Party Name". elections.in. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Bharatiya Janata Party - Maharashtra". mahabjp.org. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  11. ↑ http://115.254.101.27/Loksabha/Committee/CommitteeInformation.aspx?comm_code=18&tab=0

External links

Preceded by
Uttamsigh Pawar		 Member of Lok Sabha
for Jalna
1999- 		Incumbent


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