Vivek Raghunath Pandit Explained

Vivek Pandit
Birth Name:Vivek Pandit
Birth Date:23/08/1957
Office:Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Constituency:Vasai
Term Start:2009
Term End:2014
Predecessor:Hitendra Thakur
Successor:Hitendra Thakur
Party:Independent

Vivek Raghunath Pandit alias Bhau is an Indian social worker. After completing education he left Mumbai and went to rural areas with his wife Vidyullata. In early stage he started developmental work helping poor people from Dahisar village in Vasai. In1982 he established an organization called Shramajeevi Sanghatana. He released bonded labors. For his excellent work he was awarded by The International Anti-slavery award in 1999. He was also elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Vasai, Maharashtra in the 2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election independent with the support of Shiv Sena. Presently he is addressing President of state level Tribal Area review committee Maharashtra government with the status of state minister.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-supports-shiv-sena-candidate-vivek-pandit-in-vasai-assembly-seat/articleshow/43816258.cms BJP supports Shiv Sena candidate Vivek Pandit in Vasai Assembly seat
  2. http://www.uniindia.com/sena-chief-uddhav-thackeray-to-undertake-vasai-tour-on-tuesday/west/news/1546451.html http://www.uniindia.com/sena-chief-uddhav-thackeray-to-undertake-vasai-tour-on-tuesday/west/news/1546451.html Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to undertake Vasai tour