Returned as a clubbed reference in this representative’s official member register. The main question names another member; this entry does not establish individual authorship.
Parliamentary question: (clubbed) Action on CJIs view regarding shortage of judges This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.
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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK
Early life & upbringing
The cited biography records Ramdas Bandu Athawale’s date of birth as 25 December 1959. The birthplace is recorded as Agalgaon, Distt. Sangli (Maharashtra).
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: Under Graduate Educated at Siddharth College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The professional background is listed as Political and Social Worker, Industrial Worker/Trade Unionist, Journalist/Writer, Publisher and Sportsperson.
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 1990 - 1996: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council. A later recorded entry is April 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term). This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
Was Editor, Bhumika (weekly magazine), Mumbai; Publisher, Parivartan Publications; Founder Member, Parivartan Sahitya Mahamandal; President, (i) Parivartan Kala Mahasangha, (ii) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Foundation and (iii) Buddhist Kalawant Academy; Founder President, Budh Dhamma Parishad; works for upliftment of the divyang, dalit, poor and weaker sections; played title role in a Marathi film ‘Anya Yacha Pratikar’ and a small role in another Marathi film ‘Joshi ki Kamble’; played a role in a Marathi drama ‘Ekach Pyala’ and other Marathi dramas
Was President, (i) Republican Party of India, 1998, (ii) Republican Employees Federation and (iii) Municipal Majdur Sangh; Founder, Chairman and President, Republican Party of India (Athawale)
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Year
Questions
Proceedings
2014
144
0
2015
154
0
2016
76
0
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Republican Party of India (ATHAWALE)
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374 source records
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(clubbed) Action on CJIs view regarding shortage of judges
Returned as a clubbed reference in this representative’s official member register. The main question names another member; this entry does not establish individual authorship.
Original source
Storage of foodgrains
UNSTARRED · CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2335 · Session 239
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Returned as a clubbed reference in this representative’s official member register. The main question names another member; this entry does not establish individual authorship.
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(clubbed) Launching of National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer
UNSTARRED · HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 1891 · Session 239
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Attribution note Clubbed reference: the source names Rajani Ashokrao Patil as the member on this main question.
Returned as a clubbed reference in this representative’s official member register. The main question names another member; this entry does not establish individual authorship.
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