Ram Naik
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Ram Naik is an India
n politician.
He was born in Atpadi
, in Sangli district , Maharashtra
, in a middle class deshastha family. He married Kunda Naik on May 17, 1960 and has 2 daughters. His elder daughter nishigandha naik is a scientist and his younger daughter vishakha who is his personal assistant, is married to chandrashekhar kulkarni and has a son called shardool . He is a commerce and law graduate; i.e., B.Com., L.Lb..
He defeated dreaded disease cancer in 1993.He was part of the central cabinet during the NDA rule and held the Oil and Natural Gas portfolio.
He is instrumental in introducing Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.
He is known as a true railway commuters activist. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation was formed when he was Minister of State for Railways.
He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) and was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha
(1999-2004). He was the BJP candidate for elections to the 14th Lok Sabha representing Mumbai North
, but lost to Govinda Arun Ahuja
a INC candidate from Virar.
currently he is Chairman of All India Disciplinary Committee of BJP
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n politician.
He was born in Atpadi
Atpadi
Atpadi is an administrative town of Atpadi Taluka of Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Atpadi is located north-east of Sangali District and borders adjacent Solapur and Satara Districts. Atpadi is a town which have Taluka administrative office, Panchayat Samiti, Court, Police...
, in Sangli district , Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, in a middle class deshastha family. He married Kunda Naik on May 17, 1960 and has 2 daughters. His elder daughter nishigandha naik is a scientist and his younger daughter vishakha who is his personal assistant, is married to chandrashekhar kulkarni and has a son called shardool . He is a commerce and law graduate; i.e., B.Com., L.Lb..
He defeated dreaded disease cancer in 1993.He was part of the central cabinet during the NDA rule and held the Oil and Natural Gas portfolio.
He is instrumental in introducing Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.
He is known as a true railway commuters activist. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation was formed when he was Minister of State for Railways.
He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP) and was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
(1999-2004). He was the BJP candidate for elections to the 14th Lok Sabha representing Mumbai North
Mumbai North (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India.-Assembly segments:...
, but lost to Govinda Arun Ahuja
Govinda (actor)
Govinda is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films...
a INC candidate from Virar.
Positions held
- 1969-1977 - Organising Secretary, Bharatiya Jan Sangh, MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
- 1977-78 - General Secretary, Janata PartyJanata PartyThe Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
, Mumbai - 1978-1989 - Member, Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra (3 terms)
- 1979-1980 - President, Janata PartyJanata PartyThe Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
, Mumbai - 1980-1986 - President, BJP, Mumbai
- 1986-1989 - Vice President, BJP, Maharashtra
- 1989 - Elected to 9th Lok Sabha
- 1991 - Elected to 10th Lok Sabha
- 1999 - Elected to 13th Lok Sabha
- 1999-2004 - Union Cabinet Minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas
- since 2004 - President, All India Disciplinary Committee of BJP
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currently he is Chairman of All India Disciplinary Committee of BJP