Madhukar Kashinath Pichad[1] is an Indian politician, social worker and former cabinet minister in Government of Maharashtra.[2] Pichad was staunch member of Nationalist Congress Party since he started his political career [3] but in 2019 he joined Bharatiya Janata Party along with his son Vaibhav Pichad.[4] Madhukar Pichad also served as state president of Nationalist Congress party in Maharashtra.[5]
Madhukar Kashinath Pichad | |
|---|---|
मधुकर काशिनाथ पिचड | |
| MLA for Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Akole & Nagar Akole | |
| In office 1980–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Vaibhav Madhukar Pichad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madhukar Kashinath Pichad 1941 Akole, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Domestic partner | Sharad Pawar |
| Children | Vaibhav Madhukar Pichad (son) |
| Parent | Kashinath Bhikaji Pichad |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Pichad Bhau |
Early life edit
Madhukar Pichad was born in a Koli family of Maharashtra to Kashinath Pichad of Akole in 1941 during British Raj in India.[6]
Political career edit
- 1980 - 85, Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Nagar Akole constituency
- 1985 - 90, 2nd term as MLA for Nagar Akole
- 1990 - 95, 3rd term as MLA for Nagar Akole
- 25 June 1991 - 3 November 1992, cabinet minister for Ministry of Tribal Development (Maharashtra)
- 6 March 1993 - 14 March 1995, 2nd term as cabinet minister for Ministry of Tribal Development (Maharashtra), Ministry of Dairy Development, Ministry of Travel Development and Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
- 1995 - 2000, 4th term as MLA for Nagar Akole
- 27 October 1999 - 16 January 2003, 3rd term as cabinet minister for Ministry of Tribal Development (Maharashtra)
- 2000 - 2005, 5th term as MLA for Nagar Akole
- 2009 - 2014, 6th term as MLA for Akole assembly constituency
- 11 June 2013 - 26 September 2014, 4th term as cabinet minister for Ministry of Tribal Development (Maharashtra), Ministry of Nomadic Tribes (Maharashtra) and Other Backward Class welfare
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Vaibhav Pichad confirms his entry in BJP". The Asian Age. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "Mumbai News: Sharad Pawar Blames Eknath Shinde's Govt For Jalna Lathi Charge". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "Ahmednagar: Veteran BJP leader Madhukar Pichad, son Vaibhav lose in Agasthi sugar factory election". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "NCP, Congress leaders including Sandeep Naik, Chitra Wagh, Vaibhav Pichad, Madhukar Pichad join BJP". Mumbai Mirror. July 31, 2019. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "NCP MLA Vaibhav Pichad to join BJP". Hindustan Times. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (2017-01-03). "मधुकर पिचड हे आदिवासीच : सर्वोच्च न्यायालय". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 2024-04-28.