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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = | | name = Anil Deshmukh | ||
| image = Anil Deshmukh HM.jpg | | image = Anil Deshmukh HM.jpg | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|5|9|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|5|9|df=y}} | ||
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==Early life and family== | ==Early life and family== | ||
Deshmukh hails from the village of Vad Vihira near [[Katol]] in [[Nagpur district]]. He attended Katol High school. Later, he attended The College of Agriculture, Nagpur and received a master of science degree in Agriculture awarded by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://220.225.73.214/pdff/results.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122084331/http://220.225.73.214/pdff/results.pdf |archivedate=2009-11-22 }}</ref> {{#tag:ref|The College of Agriculture has now shifted affiliation to Dr.[[Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth]] (Agricultural University), [[Akola]]. ||group=note}} | Deshmukh hails from the village of Vad Vihira near [[Katol]] in [[Nagpur district]]. He attended Katol High school. Later, he attended The College of Agriculture, Nagpur and received a master of science degree in Agriculture awarded by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://220.225.73.214/pdff/results.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122084331/http://220.225.73.214/pdff/results.pdf |archivedate=2009-11-22 }}</ref> {{#tag:ref|The College of Agriculture has now shifted affiliation to Dr.[[Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth]] (Agricultural University), [[Akola]]. ||group=note}} | ||
He adopted Varsha, an orphan girl from ‘Shri Shankar Baba Papalkar's ashram’ and performed kanyadaan ritual during her wedding. <ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/maharashtra-minister-anil-deshmukh-to-do-kanyadaan-of-orphan-disabled-bride-927890.html</ref> | He adopted Varsha, an orphan girl from ‘Shri Shankar Baba Papalkar's ashram’ and performed kanyadaan ritual during her wedding.<ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/maharashtra-minister-anil-deshmukh-to-do-kanyadaan-of-orphan-disabled-bride-927890.html</ref> | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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===From 2004 to 2008=== | ===From 2004 to 2008=== | ||
* '''Minister for Public Works (Public Undertakings), Maharashtra State''' | * '''Minister for Public Works (Public Undertakings), Maharashtra State''' | ||
The project of BANDRA WORLI SEA LINK- It is a 4.7 km long, twin 4-lane carriageway built using state-of-the-art segmental technology. This project has single-handedly expanded the realm of infrastructural possibilities in India. It is possibly the most ambitious infrastructure project in the country. | The project of BANDRA WORLI SEA LINK- It is a 4.7 km long, twin 4-lane carriageway built using state-of-the-art segmental technology. This project has single-handedly expanded the realm of infrastructural possibilities in India. It is possibly the most ambitious infrastructure project in the country. | ||
As a PWD minister, he has contributed yet another world-class landmark to the country. | As a PWD minister, he has contributed yet another world-class landmark to the country. | ||
===From 2019=== | ===From 2019=== | ||
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As a minister of Home Affairs, he proposed the establishment of a specialized covid19 center for the police personnel infected with covid19.<ref>https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/the-maharashtra-shakti-bill-on-crimes-against-women-children-why-its-called-draconian/567660/</ref> | As a minister of Home Affairs, he proposed the establishment of a specialized covid19 center for the police personnel infected with covid19.<ref>https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/the-maharashtra-shakti-bill-on-crimes-against-women-children-why-its-called-draconian/567660/</ref> | ||
===Dec 2019 - Present=== | ===Dec 2019 - Present=== | ||
'''Minister of Home Affairs, Maharashtra State''' | '''Minister of Home Affairs, Maharashtra State''' | ||
* As a home minister, he tabled the proposed ‘Shakti Act’ bill to curb violence against women and children in the Legislative Assembly on the 1st day of the Winter Session. He also took a decision to ask for feedback from Women’s rights organizations, legal experts, and citizens before the implementation of the Shakti Act Bill.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/citizen-feedback-sought-on-draft-maharashtra-shakti-bill/articleshow/80089498.cms</ref> | * As a home minister, he tabled the proposed ‘Shakti Act’ bill to curb violence against women and children in the Legislative Assembly on the 1st day of the Winter Session. He also took a decision to ask for feedback from Women’s rights organizations, legal experts, and citizens before the implementation of the Shakti Act Bill.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/citizen-feedback-sought-on-draft-maharashtra-shakti-bill/articleshow/80089498.cms</ref> | ||
* As a Home Minister, he introduced the ‘Self Balancing Electric Scooters’ (#[[Segway]]) for [[Mumbai police]] personnel that would help them while on patrolling duty.<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-police-get-segway-electric-scooters-for-patrolling-akshay-kumar-attends-inaugural-ceremony/702156</ref> | * As a Home Minister, he introduced the ‘Self Balancing Electric Scooters’ (#[[Segway]]) for [[Mumbai police]] personnel that would help them while on patrolling duty.<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-police-get-segway-electric-scooters-for-patrolling-akshay-kumar-attends-inaugural-ceremony/702156</ref> | ||
* He became the first home minister to attend the complaint calls at the [[Pune city]] control room on Midnight of | * He became the first home minister to attend the complaint calls at the [[Pune city]] control room on Midnight of 31 December & also celebrated New Year with police personnel and acknowledged their work.<ref>https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/others/maharashtra-home-minister-anil-deshmukh-takes-public-complaints-at-pune-police-control-room/articleshow/80063525.cms</ref> | ||
* As a home minister, he declared Rs 50 lakh ex gratia to the families of police personnel who lost their lives in the fight against coronavirus.<ref>https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/others/rs-50-lakh-aid-for-kin-of-cops-who-succumb-to-covid-19/articleshow/74969142.cms</ref> | * As a home minister, he declared Rs 50 lakh ex gratia to the families of police personnel who lost their lives in the fight against coronavirus.<ref>https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/others/rs-50-lakh-aid-for-kin-of-cops-who-succumb-to-covid-19/articleshow/74969142.cms</ref> | ||
* During the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government regime, he also proffered one-rank promotion for the fourteen police officers for their historic valor and courageous act of capturing terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/mar/04/14-police-officers-to-get-one-rank-promotion-for-capturing-2611-mumbai-terror-attacks-convict-kasab-2112134.html</ref> | * During the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government regime, he also proffered one-rank promotion for the fourteen police officers for their historic valor and courageous act of capturing terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/mar/04/14-police-officers-to-get-one-rank-promotion-for-capturing-2611-mumbai-terror-attacks-convict-kasab-2112134.html</ref> | ||
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==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
Accusations by ex-police commissioner of Mumbai [[Param Bir Singh]] were leveled, stating in a letter in March 2021 that [[Sachin Vaze]] was asked by Anil Deshmukh to collect Rs 100 crores per month from hoteliers and bar owners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-home-minister-anil-deshmukh-asked-waze-to-collect-rs-100-crore-a-month-ex-mumbai-police-commissioner-7237480/|title=‘Rs 100 crore a month’: Ex-Mumbai Police chief raises graft charges against Anil Deshmukh; Minister denies claims}} </ref> The former Mumbai police commissioner M N Singh has commented on letter saying "from the contents of the letter, it appears that our police personnel have become robbers and extortionists in uniform."<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-polices-image-dented-ex-top-cops/articleshow/81609368.cms Times Of India, Prafulla Marpakwar, Mar 21, 2021]</ref> | Accusations by ex-police commissioner of Mumbai [[Param Bir Singh]] were leveled, stating in a letter in March 2021 that [[Sachin Vaze]] was asked by Anil Deshmukh to collect Rs 100 crores per month from hoteliers and bar owners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-home-minister-anil-deshmukh-asked-waze-to-collect-rs-100-crore-a-month-ex-mumbai-police-commissioner-7237480/|title=‘Rs 100 crore a month’: Ex-Mumbai Police chief raises graft charges against Anil Deshmukh; Minister denies claims}}</ref> The former Mumbai police commissioner M N Singh has commented on letter saying "from the contents of the letter, it appears that our police personnel have become robbers and extortionists in uniform."<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-polices-image-dented-ex-top-cops/articleshow/81609368.cms Times Of India, Prafulla Marpakwar, Mar 21, 2021]</ref> | ||
Rashmi Shukla, the Commissioner of State Intelligence (COI) has written a letter to the Maharashtra DGP, Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, on August 25, 2020, claiming a network of brokers involved in transferring police officers in exchange for money.<ref>[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/cbi-probe-into-police-postings-racket-can-spell-more-trouble-for-maharashtra-cm-deshmukh-229359 CBI probe into police postings racket can spell more trouble for Maharashtra CM, Deshmukh, Tribune India, March 23]</ref> The Maharashtra NCP housing minister Jitendra Ahwad has claimed that Rashmi Shukla had tapped phones illegally.<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/then-acs-has-confirmed-ncp-reiterates-rashmi-shukla-illegally-tapped-phones-101616603882988.html ‘Then ACS has confirmed’: NCP reiterates Rashmi Shukla 'illegally' tapped phones, Karan Manral, MAR 24, 2021]</ref> | Rashmi Shukla, the Commissioner of State Intelligence (COI) has written a letter to the Maharashtra DGP, Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, on August 25, 2020, claiming a network of brokers involved in transferring police officers in exchange for money.<ref>[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/cbi-probe-into-police-postings-racket-can-spell-more-trouble-for-maharashtra-cm-deshmukh-229359 CBI probe into police postings racket can spell more trouble for Maharashtra CM, Deshmukh, Tribune India, March 23]</ref> The Maharashtra NCP housing minister Jitendra Ahwad has claimed that Rashmi Shukla had tapped phones illegally.<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/then-acs-has-confirmed-ncp-reiterates-rashmi-shukla-illegally-tapped-phones-101616603882988.html ‘Then ACS has confirmed’: NCP reiterates Rashmi Shukla 'illegally' tapped phones, Karan Manral, MAR 24, 2021]</ref> | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Sachin Vaze#2021 Mukesh Ambani/Antilia bomb scare case|2021 Mukesh Ambani/Antilia bomb scare case]] | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||