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Rahul Narain Kanal | |
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| Born | September 25, 1985 |
| Education | St. Stanislaus High School University of Mumbai |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Youth Activist, President of the "I Love Mumbai Foundation", Core Committee Member of Yuva Sena, Education Committee Member of MCGM |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Political party | Shiv Sena |
| Spouse | Dolly Chainani (married 2023–present) |
Rahul Narain Kanal (born September 25, 1985) is an Indian politician, youth activist, and social worker. He is the president of the "I Love Mumbai Foundation" and a core committee member of Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena. Kanal is also associated with various social causes and has connections with prominent figures in Indian cinema and politics.
Early Life and Education
editRahul Narain Kanal was born in Mumbai, India. He attended St. Stanislaus High School. and completed his higher education at the University of Mumbai.
Political Carees
editShiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray Era) Kanal began his political journey with Shiv Sena (UBT) and served as a core committee member of Yuva Sena, the youth wing led by Aaditya Thackeray. His role involved substantial civic responsibilities and public engagement.
Switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on July 1, 2023, Kanal joined the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde due to dissatisfaction with Uddhav Thackeray's leadership.[1] In this faction, he leads social media campaigns and addresses political allegations.[2]
Political Aspirations
editIn 2019, Kanal announced his intention to contest the Maharashtra Assembly Election for the Bandra (West) seat, citing his knowledge of the area and experience in social service.[3][failed verification]
Tributes and Social Work
editSalman Khan Tribute (2015) In 2015, Kanal dedicated his restaurant, 'Bhajans,' to Bollywood actor Salman Khan by offering a 90% discount on dishes.[4] He described this gesture as a tribute to Khan.
Ajmer Sharif Visit (2018) In 2018, Kanal visited Ajmer Sharif with Uddhav Thackeray to offer a chadar during the URS festival. He shared his participation in this event on Twitter.
Eid Assistance (2020) In 2020, Kanal assisted Salman Khan in distributing Eid kits to 6,500 families. He publicly thanked Khan on Twitter for his contributions.[5]
Humanitarian Efforts
editCOVID-19 Relief Work During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanal's NGO, 'I Love Mumbai,' ran a community kitchen providing food for 6,500 people daily, conducted sanitization, and distributed medical supplies.[6] His work during the pandemic was recognized by various organizations, including the Free Press Journal and the Mumbai Achievers Award.[7]
Being Hungry Initiative Kanal has been involved in the "Being Hungry" initiative, which provides food to frontline workers. Supported by Salman Khan, this initiative operates food trucks across Mumbai, distributing rations and kits during the pandemic.[8]
Animal Welfare Initiatives Kanal is also active in animal welfare. His efforts have been praised by Bollywood stars Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli.[9]
Personal Life
editRahul Kanal married Dolly Chainani on January 27, 2023. The wedding was attended by celebrities such as Salman Khan, Arpita Khan Sharma, Atul Agnihotri, and Abdu Rozek.[10]
Awards and Honors
edit- Free Press Journal Appreciation (2020) Honored for his efforts in improving Mumbai during the COVID-19 pandemic, including running a community kitchen and distributing medical supplies.
- Intergovernmental Collaborative Action Fund for Excellence Award (2020) Recognized for his exceptional humanitarian work and contributions to various social causes.
- Mumbai Achievers Award (2020) Awarded Best Humanitarian of the Year for his extensive social service and relief work during crises.
- India Nightlife Convention and Awards (2021) Received recognition for his influence and contributions to the nightlife and social scene in India.[11]
- Royal American University (2021) Honored with an Honorary Doctorate in Social Service for his outstanding achievements and dedication to social welfare.
- Dubai Police (2021) Awarded an Esad card, acknowledging his positive impact and contributions to social causes.
- Iconic Gold Awards (2022) Recognized for his exemplary work and influence in social activism and community service.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Yuva Sena leader Rahul Kanal jumps ship, joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (2023-07-01). "Aaditya Thackeray's Aide And Yuva Sena Leader Rahul Kanal To Join Team Shinde Today". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Results 2019". Elections in India. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "The World Gets its First Salman Khan-Themed Restaurant, Bhaijaanz in Mumbai". NDTV Food. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Report, Staff. "Meet Rahul Kanal, a tireless fighter in Mumbai's war on Covid-19". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Report, Staff. "Meet Rahul Kanal, a tireless fighter in Mumbai's war on Covid-19". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha, Iqbal Mamdani, Rahul Kanal, Brinda Miller declared Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation Achievers*". The Week. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "PeepingMoon Exclusive: Salman Khan's parents sent tiffins to on-duty policemen on his birthdays, now he's taking it forward in COVID times- Rahul Kanal on Being Haangryy". https://www.peepingmoon.com/. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli Give A Big Shoutout To Shiv Sena Leader Rahul N Kanal For His Animal Welfare Work- New Video | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Salman Khan attends Rahul Kanal's wedding in Mumbai, watch video". The Times of India. 2023-01-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Awards (INCA), India Nightlife Convention &. "India Nightlife Convention & Awards (INCA) concludes its 5th Edition in Goa". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Iconic Gold Awards 2022 Winners List: Shamita Shetty, Helly Shah, Sai Ketan Rao-Shivangi Khedkar and others take home the trophies". Bollywood Life. 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
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