Ajit Gopchade
Ajit Gopchade | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Narayan Rane |
| Constituency | Maharashtra |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence | Nanded |
| Education | M.B.B.S., M.D. |
Ajit Gopchade is an Indian politician and activist from Maharashra, Residence: Nanded, Maharashtra, India, who is serving as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra state since 2024.[1] He is representing Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]
Early career
[edit]He pursued his undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Medical College, Ambajogai. In 1992, Gopchade has finished his study on MBBS and joined with a group of over 300 Hindutva youth activists to Ayodhya for "karseva," or serving Lord Ram.[3] He admitted that he was in the widely shared 6 December 1992, picture of a group of young people gleefully standing atop one of the Babri Masjit's three domes.[4]
Dr. Gopchade was actively involved with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his student years. While pursuing his medical degree, he came into contact with senior BJP leader Gopinathrao Munde, which marked the beginning of his association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During his tenure as a student leader, he served as the Secretary of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD). In this capacity, Dr. Gopchade led several significant movements advocating for the rights of postgraduate medical students, gaining recognition for his leadership abilities.
Political career.
[edit]Dr. Ajit Gopchade officially entered politics under the mentorship of Gopinathrao Munde. His early contributions to the party and his leadership capabilities earned him the role of BJP District President for Nanded[5]. He has since been a prominent figure in Nanded's political landscape. In the recent legislative assembly elections, Dr. Gopchade emerged as a strong contender for the Nanded constituency, representing the BJP. Currently, he holds the position of State Coordinator for the BJP's Medical Cell in Maharashtra. Because of his capacity to organize and his proactive involvement in setting up medical camps during COVID-19, the BJP has suggested that he run for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections in May 2020. But at the last moment, his name was omitted.[6]
Rajya Sabha member (2024 - present)
[edit]In 2024, he was nominated to Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra by BJP along with his colleagues Medha Kulkarni and Ashok Chavan.[7]
Role in Legislative Council Elections
[edit]As of November 2024, Dr. Gopchade's name has been prominently discussed as a candidate for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections scheduled for the 21st of the month. The BJP is expected to contest four seats, and Dr. Gopchade is regarded as a leading candidate from the Marathwada region. His candidacy aligns with the BJP's strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. Other notable names considered for these elections include Gopichand Padalkar, Vijaysingh Mohite Patil, and Pravin Datke. Dr. Gopchade’s consistent commitment to the BJP and his significant contributions to both the medical and political fields underscore his growing influence within the party.
References
[edit]- ^ "Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: Full list of winners in polls to 56 Upper House seats". Financialexpress. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ ANI (15 February 2024). ""Didn't expect my candidature": BJP's Ajit Gopchade on RS nomination from Maharashtra". ANI News. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Photos Of BJP's Ajeet Gopchade Atop Babri Masjid During 1992 Demolition Go Viral After His Rajya Sabha Nomination". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "A karsevak part of Babri demolition, a Congress turncoat and a woman professor: BJP's RS choices from Maharashtra". The Indian Express. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Londhe, Shrikant Ashok. "Rajya Sabha : कोण आहेत अजित गोपछडे व मेधा कुलकर्णी? ज्यांना भाजपकडून राज्यसभेची उमेदवारी". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Yadav, J. P. (17 February 2024). "Rajya Sabha poll ticket for 'proud' Ram Janmabhoomi karsevak Ajit Gopchade". The Telegraph. India. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Kulkarni, Dhaval S. (17 February 2024). "Why BJP cleared Congress path in Rajya Sabha polls in Maharashtra". India Today. Retrieved 3 July 2024.