Rajesh Rathod () is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. He is member of Maharashtra Legislative Council and also served as member of Zilla Parishad. He got elected to the Legislative Council by MLA's unopposed on 24 May 2020, along with 9 others.[1] He is son of former MLA Dhondiram Harinayak Rathod.[2]
Rajesh Rathod | |
|---|---|
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council[1] | |
| Assumed office 14 May 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajesh Dhondiram Rathod 1977 Umerkheda, Mantha, District Jalna, Maharashtra |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Sindhu Rathod |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Dhondiram Harinayak Rathod (father) |
| Alma mater | M. Ed., University of Pune |
Early life
editRathod hails from Umerkheda village in Mantha Taluka of Jalna district, his father Dhondiram Rathod was a MLA from Partur. He's married to Sindhu Rathod having two daughters Riya and Rahi.[3]
Political career
editRathod is a three-time Zila Parishad member and a youth congress worker, working as a secretary at Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. He also serves as NSUI District President and General Secretary of Youth Congress and is also a leader of the Banjara community in the region.[4]
Positions held
edit- Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra 14 May 2020
References
edit- ^ a b "2020". ABP Marathi.
- ^ "MLC Elections: Congress Withdraws Papa Modi's Candidature As Rajesh Rathod Files Nomination". Mumbai Live.
- ^ "Biennial Election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council by MLAs 2020". CEO Maharashtra GOV.
- ^ "MLC Elections: Congress Withdraws Papa Modi's Candidature As Rajesh Rathod Files Nomination". Mumbai Live.