From Nandurbar roots to Palghar representation — a journey shaped by grassroots activism, ministerial responsibility, parliamentary advocacy, and continued public service.
Akhil Maharashtra Adivasi Vidhyarthi Vikas Sanghatana across Nandurbar, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, and Palghar.
Joined Indian National Congress and built organisational strength across Palghar's tribal belt.
First assembly victory from Palghar — beginning legislative work focused on tribal welfare and district development.
Served as Minister of State for Tribal Development, Labour, and Horticulture; member of Tribal Planning Commission and Tribes Advisory Council.
Won Palghar Lok Sabha by-election — taking tribal issues to the national parliamentary stage.
Re-elected MP; raised tribal scholarships, malnutrition, railway connectivity, and fisheries port issues in Parliament.
Maintained focus on tribal development, forest rights, and district infrastructure through changing political alignments.
Returned to the Maharashtra Assembly — driving Dharti Aaba, PM JANMAN, FRA resolution, and Palghar district development.
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