Pratap Sarnaik Explained

Pratap Sarnaik
Birth Name:Pratap Baburao Sarnaik
Office:Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Constituency1:Ovala-Majiwada
Term Start:2009
Predecessor:constituency established
Residence:Thane
Party:Shivsena
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:Pendharkar College, Dombivli
University of Mumbai
Profession:Real Estate Developer
Occupation:Politician, Chairman of Vihang Group
Spouse:Parisha Sarnaik
Children:Vihang Sarnaik
Purvesh Sarnaik
Website:www.pratapsarnaik.com

Pratap Sarnaik is a politician from Thane, Maharashtra, India. At present he is Member of the Legislative AssemblyOvala-Majiwada (Vidhan Sabha constituency), Communication Leader- Mira Bhayander, Shivsena, Chairman- Vihang Group of companies, Founder & President- Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan.[1]

Biography and political life

Pratap Sarnaik was born in Maharashtra middle-class family in 1964 at Wardha to Indirabai & Baburao Sarnaik. His father Sri Baburao Sarnaik migrated to Mumbai. Pratap Sarnaik attended the Pendharkar College in Dombivli. A liking for social service made him join the Students Movement during his college days. Pratap Sarnaik started his political career with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). He left the NCP in November 2008 and joined the Shiv Sena.[2]

He won the General elections, from Ovala-Majiwada (Vidhan Sabha constituency) as Shiv Sena candidate with 52,373 votes.His 2 sons, Vihang and Purvesh are key members of Yuva Sena. Younger son Purvesh Sarnaik is Secretary of Yuva Sena and actively involved in its activities and campaigns. His wife Mrs. Parisha Sarnaik too is a local corporator in Thane Municipal Corporation representing Ward 29.[3] [4]

Social Activities

Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan, headed by Pratap Sarnaik organizes Dahi Handi at Vartak Nagar, Thane for the past many years. Various Dahi Handi teams from all over Mumbai-Thane flocked to compete for the Rs 25 lakh Handi in August 2011.

Business

Real Estate

As Chairman of Vihang Group of companies, he is involved in many real estate projects in Thane City since 1989. Few of residential/ commercial projects executed are Vihang Shantivan, Vihang Garden, Srushti Complex, Vihang Residency, Vihang Tower, Vihang Vihar, Vihang Park, Raunak Tower, Vihang Arcade & Raunak Arcade.[5]

Hospitality

Pratap Sarnaik owns Hotel Vihang's Inn – a 3-Star business hotel at Thane. The group also owns Vihang's Palm club which offers swimming pool, health club, jacuzzi and squash.

Positions held

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Notes and References

  1. News: Articles About Pratap Sarnaik. https://archive.today/20130727162155/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/pratap-sarnaik. dead. 27 July 2013. The Times of India. 27 July 2013.
  2. Web site: Ex-NCP man Pratap Sarnaik joins Shiv Sena. OneIndia. 27 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Youngest and oldest corporators from Sena. DNA India. 27 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Polls are a family affair. DNA India. 27 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Perks of power?. https://web.archive.org/web/20130619012127/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/india/39474817_1_former-union-minister-s-jagathrakshakan-ksk-company/2. dead. 19 June 2013. The Times of India. 27 July 2013.
  6. News: Sitting and previous MLAs from Ovala – Majiwada Assembly Constituency.
  7. Web site: Ovala – Majiwada Election Results 2019 Live Updates (ओवळा-माजीवडा): Pratap Baburao Sarnaik of Shiv Sena Wins. News18. 28 October 2019.