Dadaji Bhuse
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
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| name = Dadaji Bhuse
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| office = Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
| subterm = Cabinet
| suboffice = Third Fadnavis ministry
| minister = School Education
| term_start = 15 December 2024
| term_end =
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = Devendra Fadnavis
| 2blankname = Deputy CM
| 2namedata = *Eknath Shinde
| 3blankname = Guardian Minister
| 3namedata = NA
| governor = C. P. Radhakrishnan
| predecessor = Deepak Vasant Kesarkar
| successor =
| office1 = Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
| minister1 = *Public Works (Including Public Undertakings) (14 July 2023 - 26 November 2024)
- Employment Guarantee (16 August 2024 - 26 November 2024)
- Horticulture (16 August 2024 - 26 November 2024)
- Ports Development (14 July 2023 - 14 August 2022)
- Mining Department (14 July 2023 - 14 August 2022)
| term_start1 = 14 August 2022
| term_end1 = 26 November 2024
| 1blankname1 = Chief minister
| 1namedata1 = Eknath Shinde
| 2blankname1 = Deputy CM
| 2namedata1 = Devendra Fadnavis
Ajit Pawar
| 3blankname1 = Guardian minister
| 3namedata1 = *Nashik District
| governor1 = *Bhagat Singh Koshyari
| predecessor1 = *Aslam Shaikh
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- Subhash Desai
{{small|(Mining Department Ministry)}} - Chhagan Bhujbal
{{small|(Nashik District)}}
| successor1 =
| office2 = Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
| minister2 = *Agriculture
| 3blankname2 = Guardian minister
| 3namedata2 = *Palghar District
| term_start2 = 30 December 2019
| term_end2 = 27 June 2022
| 1blankname2 = Chief minister
| 1namedata2 = Uddhav Thackeray
| 2blankname2 = Deputy CM
| 2namedata2 = Ajit Pawar
| governor2 = Bhagat Singh Koshyari
| predecessor2 = *Anil Bonde
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- Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar
{{small|(Ex. Servicemen Welfare Ministry)}} - Vishnu Sawra
{{small|(Palghar District)}}
| successor2 = *Shankarrao Gadakh
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Additional charge
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Additional charge
{{small|(Palghar District)}}
| office3 = Minister of State
Government of Maharashtra
| minister3 = *Rural Development Ministry
| term_start3 = 7 June 2016
| term_end3 = 8 November 2019
| 1blankname3 = Chief minister
| 1namedata3 = Devendra Fadnavis
| 2blankname3 = Guardian minister
| 2namedata3 = NA
| governor3 = *C. Vidyasagar Rao
| predecessor3 =
| successor3 = *Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi
| minister4 = *Co-operation Ministry
| term_start4 = 5 December 2014
| term_end4 = 7 June 2016
| 1blankname4 = Chief minister
| 1namedata4 = Devendra Fadnavis
| 2blankname4 = Guardian Minister
| 2namedata4 = NA
| governor4 = *C. Vidyasagar Rao
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| office5 = Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra
| term_start5 = 2004
| term_end5 =
| predecessor5 = Prashant Vyankatrao Hiray
| constituency5 = Malegaon Outer
| native_name_lang = Marathi
| spouse = Anita Bhuse
| children = Ajinkya Bhuse, Avishkar Bhuse
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|03|6|df=y}}
| birth_place = At.Soygaon Tq.Malegaon, Nashik district
| party = Shiv Sena
| residence = Malegaon
| occupation = Politician
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Dadaji Bhuse is a member of the 16th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, representing the Malegaon Outer Assembly Constituency. He belongs to the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). This marks his fifth consecutive term as a member of the Legislative Assembly. In the 2024 state elections held on November 20, 2024, He defeated Advay Hirey of Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, retaining his seat with a significant margin .
In December 2014, he was appointed as the minister of state for co-operation, and over the years, he has held several significant positions. As of December 2024, He serves as the cabinet minister for agriculture in Maharashtra under the government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. His portfolio includes initiatives aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector, supporting farmer welfare, and implementing water resource management projects .
He has also been instrumental in various state infrastructure projects, including enhancing connectivity through highways and addressing drought-related challenges through water storage improvements .{{cite web | url=https://ummid.com/news/2024/october/24-10-2024/2024-maha-polls-advay-hirey-to-take-on-dada-bhuse-in-malegaon-outer.html | title=
2024 Maha Polls: Advay Hirey to take on Dada Bhuse in Malegaon Outer | work=ummid.com | date=October 2024 | accessdate=25 October 2024}}
Early life and education
Dadaji Bhuse was born on March 6, 1965, in Malegaon, Maharashtra, to a farming family. His father, Dagadu Bayaji Bhuse, was a freedom fighter, instilling a strong sense of service in him. He completed his early education locally and earned a diploma in engineering. His initially worked with the Irrigation Department but left to pursue social work and a political career, inspired by Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.
Political career
Dadaji Bhuse’s political journey began in 2004 when he contested and won the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections as an independent candidate, defeating an incumbent minister. He has consistently represented the Malegaon Outer constituency since then, winning in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, and most recently in 2024. Currently, he serves as the cabinet minister for public works (including public undertakings)
Personal life
He is married to Anita Bhuse, who is also involved in farming. His net worth is approximately ₹10.97 crore, with no reported liabilities.
Key achievements and initiatives
- Agriculture sector reforms: As minister of agriculture, Bhuse spearheaded initiatives such as approving five agricultural colleges simultaneously, a first in Maharashtra’s history. He has also promoted modern farming practices and welfare schemes for farmers .
- Infrastructure development: Dadaji Bhuse played a crucial role in the Samruddhi Mahamarg project, overseeing the development of the highway section between Bharveer and Igatpuri. He emphasized its role in boosting connectivity and economic development .
- Water resource management: Dadaji Bhuse has overseen projects like doubling the capacity of Talwade Lake to mitigate drought and enhancing water storage in the region .
- Social contributions: He founded the Janata Raja Mitra Mandal, an organization aimed at addressing social issues and supporting youth development .
Positions held
- 2004: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1st term)
- 2009: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2nd term)
- 2014: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (3rd term)
- 2014 - 2016: Minister of state for co-operation in Maharashtra State Government
- 2014 - 2019: Guardian minister of Dhule District{{cite news | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/guardian-ministers-appointed-in-maharashtra-114122601108_1.html | title=Guardian Ministers appointed in Maharashtra | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=26 December 2014 | agency=Press Trust of India }}
- 2016 - 2019: Minister of state for rural development in Maharashtra State Government.{{cite news|url=http://www.loksatta.com/mumbai-news/government-of-maharashtra-cabinet-division-1265006/|title=राज्य मंत्रिमंडळाचे खातेवाटप}}
- 2019: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (4th term)
- 2019: Appointed minister of agriculture, Ex Soldiers Welfare{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/maharashtra-cabinet-portfolios-announced-dy-cm-ajit-pawar-gets-finance-aaditya-thackeray-allotted-tourism-and-environment-ministry-7861731.html |title= Maharashtra Cabinet portfolios announced}}{{Cite news|url=https://marathi.abplive.com/news/mumbai/maharashtra-cabinet-ministry-list-governor-approved-allocation-of-portfolios-proposed-by-cm-uddhav-thackeray-729069 |title= महाराष्ट्र मंत्रिमंडळ खातेवाटप जाहीर}}
- 2020: Appointed guardian minister of Palghar district{{cite news | url = https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-govt-appoints-guardian-ministers-for-all-36-districts-aaditya-gets-mumbai-suburban-pune-goes-to-ajit-pawar-2808645 | title = 2020: Maharashtra govt appoints guardian ministers for all 36 districts }}
- 2022 : Pwd Rural Development Cabinet Minister
- 2024: Re-Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (5th term){{cite news |last1=CNBCTV18 |date=23 November 2024 |title=Maharashtra Elections 2024: 14 candidates win by over 1 lakh votes, all from Mahayuti |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/politics/maharashtra-elections-2024-14-candidates-win-1-lakh-vote-margin-mahayuti-19513783.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127053121/https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/politics/maharashtra-elections-2024-14-candidates-win-1-lakh-vote-margin-mahayuti-19513783.htm |archive-date=27 November 2024 |access-date=27 November 2024 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Hindustantimes |date=23 November 2024 |title=Maharashtra election results: These candidates have won by biggest margins so far |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maharashtra-election-results-these-candidates-have-won-by-biggest-margins-so-far-101732376089333.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124125058/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maharashtra-election-results-these-candidates-have-won-by-biggest-margins-so-far-101732376089333.html |archive-date=24 November 2024 |access-date=24 November 2024}}
- 2024: Ministry of Agriculture (Maharashtra)
See also
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/19981202100332/http://www.shivsena.org/ Shivsena Home Page]
- http://www.rediff.com/news/report/fadnavis-ministry-expansion-sees-mix-of-old-and-new-faces/20141205.htm
- http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-team-portfolios-allocated-bjp-retains-key-departments-2041510
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160412045307/http://www.elections.in/maharashtra/assembly-constituencies/malegaon-outer.html Malegaon outer constituency results 2009 and 2014]
- [http://abpmajha.abplive.in/maharashtra/profile-of-maharashtra-govt-new-ministers-31529/ Profile of Maharashtra government ministers] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185329/http://abpmajha.abplive.in/maharashtra/profile-of-maharashtra-govt-new-ministers-31529 |date=4 March 2016 }}
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