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Meghana Deepak Sakore-Bordikar is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2019, winning Jintur assembly constituency in Parbhani.[1][2][3] She defeated Vijay Manikrao Bhamale of the Nationalist Congress Party.[4][5][6]
Meghana Bordikar | |
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| Minister of state Government of Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2024 | |
| Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
| Department | Public Works (Public Undertakings) Energy Health Woman & Child Development Water Supply & Sanitation |
| Guardian minister | Parbhani district |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Vijay Manikrao Bhamale |
| Constituency | Jintur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1980 Parbhani, Maharashtra |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Deepak Sakore |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Profession | Politician |
| Website | www |
Early Life and Background
Meghna Deepak Sakore-Bordikar, commonly known as Meghna Didi, hails from a prominent political family in Marathwada, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of Shri Ramprasad Bordikar, a five-term Member of the Legislative Assembly. Although her initial career aspirations did not include politics, her commitment to public service and her understanding of political dynamics led her to enter the political arena. Didi began her political journey by contesting local body elections, where she was elected as the group leader of the Zilla Parishad. She is married to Mr. Deepak Sakore, an IPS officer, and they have two children.
Political Career
Meghna Bordikar was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the 2019 elections, representing the Jintur constituency in Parbhani. She won the seat by a margin of 3,717 votes, establishing herself as one of the strongest women politicians in the region.
As a member of the Parbhani Zilla Parishad, she implemented various initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers, including subsidized loans and maintaining fertilizer reserves. Her focus on agricultural development has led to significant improvements in the water sector, sustainable irrigation practices, and the distribution of fertilizers and seeds.
Major Contributions
Throughout her term, Meghna Bordikar has been actively involved in grassroots initiatives. She has visited every village in her constituency, often residing among the people to better understand their challenges. Her contributions include:
- Facilitating the construction of public toilets.
- Promoting the Kranti Jyoti Jagaran Abhiyan to encourage cleanliness since 2011.
- Advocating for water conservation and environmental sustainability.
- Addressing addiction issues and unemployment through educational initiatives.
- Championing women and youth empowerment.
Known as 'Jal Mitra' for her dedication to environmental conservation, Meghna Didi is also an avid environmentalist with a passion for tree planting. She views politics as a platform for public service, stating, “Rajniti janseva ka ek madhyam hai, aur mai sadev janseva ke liye pratibadh rahungi” (Politics is a means of serving the people, and I will always be committed to public service).
References
edit- ^ The New Indian Express (24 October 2019). "Maharashtra now has seven more women members in assembly". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ The Times of India (26 October 2019). "Meet Maharashtra's 24 women MLAs". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (24 October 2019). "Only 19 of 235 women contestants taste victory in Maharashtra". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Meet Maharashtra's 24 women MLAs". The Times of India. 26 October 2019.