Dhiraj Deshmukh
Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 6 April 1980) is an Indian politician and an MLA of Indian National Congress, and son of Vilasrao Deshmukh. He was elected from the Latur Rural (Vidhan Sabha constituency) to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2019 as a member of the Indian National Congress.[1] He won by a margin of 121482 which is third largest in terms of votes in 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election.
Dhiraj Deshmukh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 28 November 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Trimbakrao Shrirangrao Bhise |
| Constituency | Latur Rural, Maharashtra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh 6 April 1980 Latur, Maharashtra, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Deepshikha Deshmukh |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Vilasrao Deshmukh (father) Vaishali Deshmukh (mother) |
| Relatives | See Deshmukh family |
| Residence(s) | Babhalgaon, Latur |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
He was born as third & youngest son of Vilasrao Deshmukh. He's also the younger brother of Minister Amit Deshmukh & actor Riteish Deshmukh.
Political career
- District President- Indian Youth Congress
- 2017-2019: Member, Latur Zilla Parishad
- 2019-Present: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Personal life
He is married to Deepshikha Deshmukh.[2] The couple has two children.[3]
Positions held
- 2014 : President, Youth Congress, Latur District
- 2017-2019: Member, Latur Zilla Parishad
- 2019-Present: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- 2020 : Member, Maharashtra State Wildlife Board
- 2020 : Member, Marathi Language Committee of Maharashtra State Government
- 2020 : Member, State Government Estimates Committee
- 2020 : Member, State Government Private Hospital Inspection Committee (Charity funds)
- 2021 : General Secretary, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress committee
- 2021-Present : Chairman, The Latur District Central Co-Op Bank Ltd. Latur
See also
- Vilasrao Deshmukh
- Amit Deshmukh
- Latur rural constituency
References
- "Actor Riteish Deshmukh raises poll fever, turns crowd puller for this Brothers in Latur". The Times of India. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- "Dheeraj Deshmukh and Deepshikha Wedding Ceremony Photos - FilmiBeat". Filmibeat. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Dhiraj V Deshmukh and Honey Bhagnani with their children during Aaradhya Bachchan's birthday party held at Pratiksha in Mumbai - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. 17 November 2015. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
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