Ranjit Patil (born 20 January 1964) is a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council, belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party and was State General Secretary Maharashtra Unit.[1] He represents the Amravati graduate constituency. He was appointed Maharashtra's Minister of State in December, 2014 with the portfolio Home (Urban), Urban Development, General Administration, Law and Judiciary and Parliamentary Affairs.[2] Later in the same month, he was also given responsibility of being guardian minister of Akola district and Washim district. He has completed 2 terms as an MLC and is now running for a 3rd consecutive term.[3][4]

Dr.Ranjit Patil
Minister of State Home(Urban), Urban Development, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Law & Judiciary, Parliamentary affairs
Government of Maharashtra
In office
8 December 2014 – 2019
GovernorC. Vidyasagar Rao
Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra
ConstituencyAmravati Graduate
Personal details
Born (1964-01-20) 20 January 1964 (age 60)
Akola, Maharashtra, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Dr Aparna Patil (MBBS, DGO)
ChildrenKashmira (daughter)
Sharva (son)
Parent
  • Vitthalrao Patil (Ex-MLC) Akola (father)
EducationMBBS and MS (Ortho) from Government Medical College Nagpur
OccupationPolitician

Early life

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Patil was born to Sulochanadevi Patil and Vitthalrao Patil, who was then a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council from Akola.[5]

Education and early career

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Patil also has a post-graduate degree in MBBS and MS (Ortho) from Government Medical College, Nagpur. He is a leading Orthopedic surgeon in Akola at Vitthal hospital. He is well known for the same in the neighbouring districts as well.

Family and personal life

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Ranjit Patil is second in age among the four brothers. All his brothers are well qualified. His elder brother Rajendra Patil is principal of a renowned college of Akola, His younger brother Randhir Patil is a prominent business man of Akola, his youngest brother Nitin Patil is one of the most successful farmers of the district.

Political career

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Positions held

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Within BJP

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Legislative

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References

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  1. ^ Jog, Sanjay (5 December 2014). "BJP, Sena go their own ways for picking ministerial candidates". Business Standard. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' team: Portfolios allocated, BJP retains key departments". Daily News and Analysis. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Akola District Official portal". akola.nic.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Guardian Ministers appointed in Maharashtra". Zee News. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Political offices
Preceded by
Minister of State(MoS) for Home, Urban Development, Law and Judiciary; Maharashtra State
2014–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Maharashtra State Guardian Minister for Akola district
2014–present
Incumbent