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Sanjay Rathod
Shiv Sena
DOB
30 Jun 1971
Age
54 years
profession
Politician
Sanjay Rathod biography
Sanjay Rathod is a prominent politician from Maharashtra, known for his association with the Shiv Sena (now the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction). Born into a political family, Rathod belongs to the Banjara community, a significant vote bank in Maharashtra, particularly in the Vidarbha region. Over the years, Rathod has built a strong political base, representing the Digras constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly multiple times.
Rathod's career has been marked by his consistent electoral success and his role within Shiv Sena. He has held important portfolios in the Maharashtra government, including being the Minister for Forests and Environment in the Uddhav Thackeray-led government. Known for his grassroots connections, he enjoys significant support from his community, which has helped him maintain a solid political standing.
In 2021, Rathod was embroiled in a controversy following the death of a young woman, Pooja Chavan, leading to public outrage. Allegations surfaced about his involvement in the case, prompting him to resign from his ministerial position. While the incident brought a period of political turbulence, Rathod has since attempted to restore his image within the party and among his supporters.
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Sanjay Rathod personal life
Education
M.A., Ph.D. (Hindi)
SANJAY RATHOD NEWS
Bombay HC disposes of BJP leader’s PIL on Pune woman’s death ‘linked to Maharashtra minister Sanjay Rathod’
January 23, 2025 5:53 pm
The Bombay High Court on Thursday disposed of a PIL by BJP leader Chitra Wagh seeking registration of an FIR into the death of a woman in Pune in 2021 citing a police closure report and a magistrate’s order.
How Maharashtra minister got land meant for OBCs, allotted to trust he headed
September 02, 2024 6:04 pm
Documents reviewed by The Indian Express reveal that after Cidco identified three land parcel options, Minister Rathod, a Sena MLA from Yavatmal, who belongs to the Banjara community, took the lead in reviewing these, and shortlisted one land parcel for AIBSS.
Committee formed in 2013 to address complaints, discontinued a year later
April 25, 2023 10:07 am
Speaking to The Indian Express, Navandar said that each and every allegation was true and the minister should initiate a probe at his level. “We have nothing to gain by pressuring anyone,” he said.
Chemists and Druggists Association writes to CM, claims minister’s staff asking for money
April 20, 2023 1:53 pm
The Association said chemists and druggists across the state will launch a protest and call for a strike if there is no inquiry into their complaints over the alleged demand for money by Rathod’s staff.
No FIR or complaint, had to resign as minister to ensure probe wasn’t influenced: Sanjay Rathod
August 11, 2022 12:08 pm
Speaking to the media, Rathod said his name was cleared by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis after the police gave him clean chit in the alleged suicide case.
Maharashtra: Opposition slams induction of Sanjay Rathod, lack of woman ministers in Cabinet
August 10, 2022 12:56 am
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant hit out at the induction of Sanjay Rathod, who had to resign from the Maha Vikas Aghadi government over the suicide of a woman, and Abdul Sattar, whose daughters have been named in connection with alleged malpractices in the teacher eligibility test.
Why BJP’s U-turn on Sanjay Rathod for minister: Need for a Vidarbha face
August 09, 2022 7:20 pm
The BJP had held a series of rallies when the Uddhav Thackeray Sena was in power, demanding Sanjay Rathod's expulsion from then government, over alleged links with the suicide of a 22-year-old woman in Pune.
Maha CM Eknath Shinde defends inclusion of Sanjay Rathod in cabinet
August 09, 2022 2:51 pm
Rathod, who was a minister in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, had resigned last year after his name was linked to the death of a woman in Pune.
SIT clean chit to ex-Maha minister after woman claims she didn’t write letter accusing him of sexual harassment
August 22, 2021 8:54 am
Yavatmal police had received a letter on August 11, which accused Rathod of demanding sexual favours from the wife of a former teacher at a school run by him, in lieu of getting her husband reinstated at his job.
Pooja Chavan suicide case: Pune police say ‘no denying’ audio clips on woman’s phone belong to ex-Maharashtra minister Sanjay Rathod
August 04, 2021 12:12 pm
Pune police sources also confirmed Monday for the first time that the voices on a dozen audio clips circulated publicly after Pooja Chavan’s suicide, had been forensically “matched with the voice samples of Sanjay Rathod, his aide Arun Rathod and Chavan”.
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