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Rajani Ashokrao Patil

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Rajani Ashokrao Patil
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 September 2021
President
Chairman
Preceded byRajeev Satav
ConstituencyMaharashtra
In office
10 January 2013 – 2 April 2018
President
Chairman
Preceded byVilasrao Deshmukh
ConstituencyMaharashtra
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1996–1998
Preceded byKesharbai Kshirsagar
Succeeded byJaisingrao Gaikwad Patil
ConstituencyBeed, Maharashtra
Personal details
Born (1958-12-05) 5 December 1958 (age 66)
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseAshokrao Patil
ProfessionPolitician
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Rajani Ashokrao Patil (born 5 December 1958) is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress Party,[1] she is the All India Congress Committee In-charge for Jammu & Kashmir.[2] She is a Member of Parliament, representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha the upper house of Indian Parliament.[3][4][5] She was awarded the Best debut Parliamentarian award for her performance in the Rajya Sabha.[6] She was earlier elected to the Lok Sabha from Beed in the 11th Lok Sabha.[7][8] In 2005, she was elected as the Chairperson of the Central Social Welfare Board.[9] She represented India at the 49th session of the UN Commission on the status of women at the UN headquarters in New York.[10] She was a student political leader in college in the National Students Union of India (NSUI). She started her career in electoral politics by getting elected to the Zilla Parishad unopposed in 1992.[11]

Early life and education

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Rajani Ashokrao Patil was born on December 5, 1958, in Maharashtra, India. She grew up with a deep interest in politics and social issues, particularly women's rights. She was an active member of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) during her college years, which laid the foundation for her future political career.

Political career

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Rajani Patil is a senior member of the Indian National Congress (INC) party. Her political journey began in the 1990s when she was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha (1991–1996) from the Beed constituency in Maharashtra. She continued her political journey by becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.[12][13][14]

Over the years, Patil has been a key figure in the INC, particularly in her advocacy for women's rights and social justice. She was awarded the Best Debut Parliamentarian[15] award for her early work in the Rajya Sabha[16][17]

Public service and leadership roles

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Rajani Patil has held several prominent leadership positions. Notably, she served as the Chairperson of the Central Social Welfare Board in 2005, where she worked to advance women's welfare programs. Additionally, she represented India at the United Nations 49th session on the Status of Women, reflecting her influence on national and global platforms regarding gender equality.

Her work as a leader also extended to the Congress party, where she was appointed In-charge for Jammu & Kashmir.[18][19][20] She has consistently advocated for social welfare, and her contributions have made her an influential figure in Indian politics.[21]

Controversies and suspension

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In February 2023, Rajani Patil was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for allegedly violating procedural rules. It was reported that she had recorded and shared footage of House proceedings on social media, which is against the Rajya Sabha's norms. However, after an inquiry and a recommendation from the Committee of Privileges, her suspension was revoked in August 2023.[22][23][24][25]

Legacy and influence

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Rajani Patil's legacy in Indian politics is marked by her active participation in issues concerning women's empowerment, her leadership in the Congress party, and her service to her Kaij constituency. Her efforts to address social inequalities and contribute to national policymaking continue to influence Indian politics.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ रापतवार, सुदर्शन (15 November 2024). सहज सुचलं म्हणून..! (in Marathi). Madhyam Publication's. ISBN 978-81-902787-8-2.
  2. ^ "Rajani Patil is Congress in-charge for Himachal Pradesh". Hindustan Times. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Rajni Patil wins RS bypoll from Maharashtra". Zee News. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Maharashtra: Rajni Patil is Cong's Pick for RS By-Poll". Outlook. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Congress leader Rajani Patil wins Rajya Sabha bypoll". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Lokmat Parliamentary Awards 2017 honours distinguished LS and RS members of India - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Rajni Patil may be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha". Business Standard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  8. ^ "Sonia Gandhi made the day for outgoing Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil". Mohua Chatterjee. The Times of India. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Girija Vyas new chairperson of NCW, Rajni Patil heads CSWB". Outlook (India). Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  10. ^ "Rajani Patil to represent India at UN session on women". Zee News. 1 March 2005. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Rajani Patil | National Portal of India". india.gov.in. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  12. ^ "What Led To Congress Debacle In Himachal? Party Lists Out Factors - Exclusive". Times Now. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Parliament starts today, first salvo from Cong: Suspended MP, Gandhi family loyalist, Rajani Patil, made chief whip". The Indian Express. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  14. ^ KNS (11 August 2022). "75th Years of Independence reflects great contributions, selfless services of Congress Party to the Nation: Patil". KNS. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Rajani Patil | PRSIndia". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  16. ^ Press Trust of India, Chennai (19 January 2019). "MPs honoured for "outstanding performance" in Parliament". business-standard. p. 1. Retrieved 26 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Pramod Tiwari is deputy leader of Cong in Rajya Sabha, Rajani Patil made whip". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  18. ^ Bashir, Badar (23 December 2023). "Congress in Jammu and Kashmir in a free fall?". The Sunday Guardian Live. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  19. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (7 May 2022). "J&K Delimitation panel report biased, politically motivated: Congress leader Rajni Patil". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  20. ^ NETWORK, GK NEWS (7 May 2022). "Rajni Patil discusses political situation with Congress leaders". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  21. ^ Staff Reporter (20 September 2021). "Congress nominates Rajani Patil to Rajya Sabha bypoll from Maharashtra". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  22. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (7 August 2023). "Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil's suspension revoked". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  23. ^ "Congress MP Rajani Patil suspended from Rajya Sabha for the current session". The Economic Times. 10 February 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Rajya Sabha revokes Congress MP Rajani Patil's suspension". India Today. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Rajya Sabha Chairman revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from House". ANI News. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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