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'''Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh''' (born 21 March 1976) is an Indian Politician from [[Indian National Congress]]. He is the son of veteran congress leader [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]]. He is a three term Member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Latur City (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Latur City]] constituency. He is the National Secretary of the [[All India Congress Committee]] and is also the guardian minister of [[Latur district]]. In 2014, he was appointed | '''Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh''' (born 21 March 1976) is an Indian Politician from [[Indian National Congress]]. He is the son of veteran congress leader [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]]. He is a three term Member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Latur City (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Latur City]] constituency. He is the National Secretary of the [[All India Congress Committee]] and is also the guardian minister of [[Latur district]]. In 2014, he was appointed Minister of State for Tourism, Food & Drugs Administration, Excise, and New Renewable Energy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/the-son-rises-in-latur/ |title= The son rises in Latur | date= 2 October 2009| publisher=[[Indian Express]]|access-date=13 February 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elections.in/maharashtra/assembly-constituencies/latur-city.html |title= Latur City (Maharashtra) Assembly Constituency Elections | date=15 October 2014|publisher=[[Elections]]|access-date=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
Son of a politician, Amit Deshmukh entered the Maharashtra | Son of a politician, Amit Deshmukh entered the Maharashtra political scene at a young age. Working from the grassroots, he actively participated in the 1997 Latur Nagar Parishad elections at the age of 21, and was involved in the campaigning for [[Shivraj Patil]] in the 1999 [[Lok Sabha]] elections.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140602/nation-politics/article/congress-ncp-ministry-maharashtra-expanded-two-inducted |title= Congress-NCP ministry in Maharashtra expanded; two inducted| date=10 January 2016| publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]| accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vilasrao-deshmukh-son-amit-cabinet-berth-chavan-government/1/213227.html| title= Deshmukhs son Amit may get Cabinet berth in Chavan government |date=14 August 2012 | publisher=[[India Today]]| accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120817/jsp/nation/story_15863815.jsp| title= Party tribute: Vilasrao son set to join ministry; Induction with ally bond hope |date=17 August 2012 |publisher=[[Telegraph India]]|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120817/jsp/nation/story_15863815.jsp| title= Party tribute: Vilasrao son set to join ministry; Induction with ally bond hope |date=17 August 2012 |publisher=[[Telegraph India]]|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | ||
He has been the Vice-President of the Youth Congress in the years 2002 and 2008. In 2009, Amit Deshmukh contested from Latur city on a Congress ticket and defeated Kayyum Khan Mohammad Khan Pathan of [[Bahujan Samaj Party]], and Shripad Kulkarni of [[Shiv Sena]] by a margin of 89,480 votes. It was the fourth largest victory in [[Maharashtra]] | He has been the Vice-President of the Youth Congress in the years 2002 and 2008. In 2009, Amit Deshmukh contested from Latur city on a Congress ticket and defeated Kayyum Khan Mohammad Khan Pathan of [[Bahujan Samaj Party]], and Shripad Kulkarni of [[Shiv Sena]] by a margin of 89,480 votes. It was the fourth largest victory in [[Maharashtra]]. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/amit-deshmukh-to-step-into-his-father-s-shoes/story-eEKxjDiWpoGDpjwKTUImON.html | title=Amit Deshmukh to step into his father's shoes |date=14 August 2012|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/amit-deshmukh-to-step-into-his-father-s-shoes/story-eEKxjDiWpoGDpjwKTUImON.html | title=Amit Deshmukh to step into his father's shoes |date=14 August 2012|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/maharashtra-haryana-poll-heavyweights-who-wins-who-loses/20141019.html | title=Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses|date=19 October 2014|publisher=Rediff India|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/maharashtra-haryana-poll-heavyweights-who-wins-who-loses/20141019.html | title=Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses|date=19 October 2014|publisher=Rediff India|accessdate=13 February 2017 }}</ref> | ||
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Amit Mahesh Deshmukh | |
|---|---|
 Amit Deshmukh in 2021 | |
| Cabinet Minister Government of Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 30 December 2019 | |
| Minister | |
| Governor | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
| Chief Minister | Uddhav Thackeray |
| Preceded by | Girish Dattatray Mahajan Vinod Tawde |
| Guardian minister of Latur District Government of Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 09 January 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Pankaja Munde |
| Constituency | Latur City |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Vilasrao Deshmukh |
| Constituency | Latur City |
| Minister of State for Tourism | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 26 September 2014 | |
| Minister |
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| Chief Minister | Prithviraj Chavan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh 21 March 1976 Latur, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Riteish Deshmukh (brother) Dhiraj Deshmukh (brother) Genelia D' Souza (sister-in-law) Deepshikha Deshmukh (sister-in-law) |
| Residence | Latur |
| Website | www |
Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 21 March 1976) is an Indian Politician from Indian National Congress. He is the son of veteran congress leader Vilasrao Deshmukh. He is a three term Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Latur City constituency. He is the National Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and is also the guardian minister of Latur district. In 2014, he was appointed Minister of State for Tourism, Food & Drugs Administration, Excise, and New Renewable Energy.[3][4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Deshmukh was born on 21 March 1976 to Vilasrao Deshmukh. He is also the elder brother of actor Ritesh Deshmukh and Dhiraj Deshmukh.[2][5]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Son of a politician, Amit Deshmukh entered the Maharashtra political scene at a young age. Working from the grassroots, he actively participated in the 1997 Latur Nagar Parishad elections at the age of 21, and was involved in the campaigning for Shivraj Patil in the 1999 Lok Sabha elections.[6][7] [8]
He has been the Vice-President of the Youth Congress in the years 2002 and 2008. In 2009, Amit Deshmukh contested from Latur city on a Congress ticket and defeated Kayyum Khan Mohammad Khan Pathan of Bahujan Samaj Party, and Shripad Kulkarni of Shiv Sena by a margin of 89,480 votes. It was the fourth largest victory in Maharashtra. [9] [10]
In December 2019, Deshmukh took oath as a cabinet minister in the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.[11]
He is the guardian minister of Latur district.[12]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He is married to actress Aditi Pratap.[2]
Positions held[edit | edit source]
- 2009– present - Member of Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra.
- 2014- 2014 - Minister of State, Govt of Maharashtra
- 2014– present - National Secretary of the All India Congress Committee
- 2019–present - Cabinet Minister, Govt of Maharashtra
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra". Retrieved 22 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Proud parents". The Indian Express. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ↑ "The son rises in Latur". Indian Express. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Latur City (Maharashtra) Assembly Constituency Elections". Elections. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Amit Deshmukh: Congress leader who is more than Riteish Deshmukh's brother". Mid-Day. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ↑ "Congress-NCP ministry in Maharashtra expanded; two inducted". Deccan Chronicle. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Deshmukhs son Amit may get Cabinet berth in Chavan government". India Today. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Party tribute: Vilasrao son set to join ministry; Induction with ally bond hope". Telegraph India. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Amit Deshmukh to step into his father's shoes". Hindustan Times. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses". Rediff India. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ PTI (30 December 2019). "Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ashok Chavan, Amit Deshmukh among 10 Congress MLAs to take oath today, claim sources". Firstpost. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ↑ "Maharashtra Congress minister trying to divert central project: Sena MP hits out at MVA ally". The New Indian Express. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
| Preceded by Vilasrao Deshmukh |
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Latur City 22 October 2009 – Present |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by |
Minister of State Tourism, Food & Drugs Administration, Excise, and New Renewable Energy, Maharashtra State December 2014–2014 |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Girish Mahajan |
Cabinet Minister for Medical Education & Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra State December 2019–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar |
Maharashtra State Guardian Minister for Latur district December 2019–present |
Incumbent |