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|birth_place = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India  
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'''Chandrakant Damodhar Handore''' (born 13 March 1957) is an Indian politician from [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/social-distancing-defied-at-congress-leader-chandrakant-handore-covid-19-recovery-welcome-2238173|title=Social Distancing Defied At Congress Leader's COVID-19 Recovery Welcome|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He is an [[Indian National Congress]] member and had represented [[Chembur]] in 12th [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] in [[Vilasrao Deshmukh|Vilasrao Deshmukh ministry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/specials/assembly-elections-2014/maharashtra-news/congress-mla-has-no-opponents-in-chembur/articleshow/44526340.cms|title=Congress MLA has ‘no opponents’ in Chembur - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> On 5 February 2021, Handore appointed as a Working President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]].<ref>https://www.tv9marathi.com/politics/congress-former-minister-chandrakant-handore-is-new-executive-president-390200.html</ref>
'''Chandrakant Damodhar Handore''' (born 13 March 1957) is an Indian politician from [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/social-distancing-defied-at-congress-leader-chandrakant-handore-covid-19-recovery-welcome-2238173|title=Social Distancing Defied At Congress Leader's COVID-19 Recovery Welcome|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He is an [[Indian National Congress]] member and had represented [[Chembur]] in 12th [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] in [[Vilasrao Deshmukh|Vilasrao Deshmukh ministry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/specials/assembly-elections-2014/maharashtra-news/congress-mla-has-no-opponents-in-chembur/articleshow/44526340.cms|title=Congress MLA has 'no opponents' in Chembur - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> On 5 February 2021, Handore appointed as a Working President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/politics/congress-former-minister-chandrakant-handore-is-new-executive-president-390200.html|title = ना विधानसभा, ना परिषद, काँग्रेस सोडण्याचा इशारा दिलेल्या माजी मंत्र्याला कार्यकारी अध्यक्षपद|date = 5 February 2021}}</ref>
He is former [[cabinet minister]] for Social Justice of the [[Government of Maharashtra]].
He is former [[cabinet minister]] for Social Justice of the [[Government of Maharashtra]].
He was elected [[Mayor of Mumbai]] for the period 1992 to 1993.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlsagaofmayors?guest_user=english|title=Welcome to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, India|website=portal.mcgm.gov.in}}</ref>
He was elected [[Mayor of Mumbai]] for the period 1992 to 1993.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlsagaofmayors?guest_user=english|title=Welcome to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, India|website=portal.mcgm.gov.in}}</ref>
Handore was a vice President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]] for the period 2014 to 2021. Since 2020, he is also the Incharge of Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee.  Handore is the founder and president of the "Bhim Shakti" (tran: The "Bhim's power" or "[[Ambedkar]]'s power"), an [[Ambedkarite]] and socio-political organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/nashik/former-maharashtra-congress-minister-chandrakant-handore-will-leave-congress-party/articleshow/78984717.cms|title=‘भीमशक्ती’ची फारकत!|website=Maharashtra Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad/20-unians-agree-for-on-dias/articleshow/62448325.cms|title=‘एक विचार एक मंच’ला २० संघटनांचा पाठिंबा|website=Maharashtra Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esakal.com/mumbai/former-social-justice-minister-chandrakant-handore-distressed-congress-366971|title=चंद्रकांत हंडोरे यांची कॉंग्रेसमध्ये घुसमट! पक्षाकडून डावलले जात असल्याची चर्चा &#124; eSakal|website=www.esakal.com}}</ref>
Handore was a vice President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]] for the period 2014 to 2021. Since 2020, he is also the in charge of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee.  Handore is the founder and president of the "Bhim Shakti" (tran: The "Bhim's power" or "[[Ambedkar]]'s power"), an [[Ambedkarite]] and socio-political organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/nashik/former-maharashtra-congress-minister-chandrakant-handore-will-leave-congress-party/articleshow/78984717.cms|title='भीमशक्ती'ची फारकत!|website=Maharashtra Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad/20-unians-agree-for-on-dias/articleshow/62448325.cms|title='एक विचार एक मंच'ला २० संघटनांचा पाठिंबा|website=Maharashtra Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esakal.com/mumbai/former-social-justice-minister-chandrakant-handore-distressed-congress-366971|title=चंद्रकांत हंडोरे यांची कॉंग्रेसमध्ये घुसमट! पक्षाकडून डावलले जात असल्याची चर्चा &#124; eSakal|website=www.esakal.com}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Chandrakant Handore's mother's name is Hausabai  and father's name is Damodhar Handore. He is married to Mrs Sangita Handore, she is the current corporator of 125 Chembur, [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]]. They have four daughters Sonal, Prajyoti, Nikita and Priyanka, and a son Ganesh. Chandrakant Handore's family, inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]], follows [[Buddhism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/894323/bombay-high-courts-dalit-ruling-reflects-the-communitys-loss-of-ideological-cohesion|title=Bombay High Court’s ‘Dalit’ ruling has come in handy for the politics of Hindutva|first=Anand|last=Teltumbde|website=Scroll.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/cabinet-offlimits-for-sons---daughters/538737|title=Cabinet off-limits for sons & daughters - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>
Chandrakant Handore's mother's name is Hausabai  and father's name is Damodhar Handore. He is married to Mrs Sangita Handore, she is the current corporator of 125 Chembur, [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]]. They have four daughters Sonal, Prajyoti, Nikita and Priyanka, and a son Ganesh. Chandrakant Handore's family, inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]], follows [[Buddhism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/894323/bombay-high-courts-dalit-ruling-reflects-the-communitys-loss-of-ideological-cohesion|title=Bombay High Court's 'Dalit' ruling has come in handy for the politics of Hindutva|first=Anand|last=Teltumbde|website=Scroll.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/cabinet-offlimits-for-sons---daughters/538737|title=Cabinet off-limits for sons & daughters - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>


== Positions held ==
== Positions held ==
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* 2009 – 2014: Member of [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] (2nd term)<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/>
* 2009 – 2014: Member of [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] (2nd term)<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/>
* 2014 - 2021 : vice president of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]]
* 2014 - 2021 : vice president of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]]
* December 2020 - current : Incharge of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress
* December 2020 - current : In charge of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress
*Former General Secretary Of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
*Former General Secretary Of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
*Former General Secretary Of Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee
*Former General Secretary Of Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee
*05 February 2021- Current : Working President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]]
*5 February 2021- Current : Working President of the [[Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:16, 12 December 2021


Chandrakant Handore
File:Chandrakant Handore.jpg
President of the Bhim Shakti
Assumed office
28 November 2001
Working President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
Assumed office
5 February 2021
In charge of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee
Assumed office
2020
Vice-President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
In office
2014–2021
Social Justice Minister of the Government of Maharashtra
In office
2004–2009
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
In office
2004–2014
Preceded byPramod Shirwalkar
Succeeded byPrakash Phaterpekar
ConstituencyChembur
Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District
In office
2004–2009
Mayor of Mumbai
In office
1992–1993
Preceded byDiwakar Raote
Succeeded byR. R. Singh
Personal details
Born (1957-03-13) 13 March 1957 (age 68)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Political party
EducationB.A.
OccupationLegislator, social activist

Chandrakant Damodhar Handore (born 13 March 1957) is an Indian politician from Maharashtra.[1] He is an Indian National Congress member and had represented Chembur in 12th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Vilasrao Deshmukh ministry.[2] On 5 February 2021, Handore appointed as a Working President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.[3] He is former cabinet minister for Social Justice of the Government of Maharashtra. He was elected Mayor of Mumbai for the period 1992 to 1993.[4] Handore was a vice President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee for the period 2014 to 2021. Since 2020, he is also the in charge of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee. Handore is the founder and president of the "Bhim Shakti" (tran: The "Bhim's power" or "Ambedkar's power"), an Ambedkarite and socio-political organization.[5][6][7]

Personal life[edit]

Chandrakant Handore's mother's name is Hausabai and father's name is Damodhar Handore. He is married to Mrs Sangita Handore, she is the current corporator of 125 Chembur, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. They have four daughters Sonal, Prajyoti, Nikita and Priyanka, and a son Ganesh. Chandrakant Handore's family, inspired by B. R. Ambedkar, follows Buddhism.[8][9]

Positions held[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Social Distancing Defied At Congress Leader's COVID-19 Recovery Welcome". NDTV.com.
  2. ↑ "Congress MLA has 'no opponents' in Chembur - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "ना विधानसभा, ना परिषद, काँग्रेस सोडण्याचा इशारा दिलेल्या माजी मंत्र्याला कार्यकारी अध्यक्षपद". 5 February 2021.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Welcome to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, India". portal.mcgm.gov.in.
  5. ↑ "'भीमशक्ती'ची फारकत!". Maharashtra Times.
  6. ↑ "'एक विचार एक मंच'ला २० संघटनांचा पाठिंबा". Maharashtra Times.
  7. ↑ "चंद्रकांत हंडोरे यांची कॉंग्रेसमध्ये घुसमट! पक्षाकडून डावलले जात असल्याची चर्चा | eSakal". www.esakal.com.
  8. ↑ Teltumbde, Anand. "Bombay High Court's 'Dalit' ruling has come in handy for the politics of Hindutva". Scroll.in.
  9. ↑ "Cabinet off-limits for sons & daughters - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Chandrakant Damodhar Handore".
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019, Chembur profile: Shiv Sena's Prakash Phateparkar to battle Congress' Chandrakant Handore - Politics News , Firstpost". Firstpost. October 17, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Lokatantra - vidhansabhacandidates". www.lokatantra.in.


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