Pratap Sarnaik
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Pratap Sarnaik
| native_name = प्रताप सरनाईक
| birth_name = Pratap Baburao Sarnaik (Gandule)
| image = PratapSarnaik.jpg
| caption = Pratap Sarnaik in 2025
| office = Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
| subterm = Cabinet
| suboffice = Third Fadnavis ministry
| minister = Transport
| term_start = 15 December 2024
| term_end =
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = Devendra Fadnavis
| 2blankname = Deputy CM
| 2namedata =
| 3blankname = Guardian Minister
| 3namedata = Dharashiv district
| governor = C. P. Radhakrishnan
| predecessor = Eknath Shinde
| successor =
| office1 = Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
| constituency1 = Ovala-Majiwada
| term_start1 = 2009
| term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = constituency established
| successor1 =
| majority =
| residence = Thane
| citizenship =
| party = Shivsena
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = Pendharkar College, Dombivli
University of Mumbai
| profession = Real Estate Developer
| occupation = Politician, Chairman of Vihang Group
| spouse = Parisha Sarnaik
| children = Vihang Sarnaik
Purvesh Sarnaik
| website = [http://www.pratapsarnaik.com www.pratapsarnaik.com]
}}
Pratap Sarnaik is a politician from Thane, Maharashtra, India. At present he is Member of the Legislative Assembly – Ovala-Majiwada (Vidhan Sabha constituency), Communication Leader- Mira Bhayander, Shivsena, Chairman- Vihang Group of companies, Founder & President- Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan.{{cite news|title=Articles About Pratap Sarnaik|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/pratap-sarnaik|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130727162155/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/pratap-sarnaik|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 July 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=27 July 2013}}
Biography and political life
Pratap Sarnaik was born in Maharashtra middle-class family in 1964 at Wardha to Indirabai & Baburao Sarnaik. His father Sri Baburao Sarnaik migrated to Mumbai. Pratap Sarnaik attended the Pendharkar College in Dombivli. A liking for social service made him join the Students Movement during his college days. Pratap Sarnaik started his political career with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). He left the NCP in November 2008 and joined the Shiv Sena.{{cite web|title=Ex-NCP man Pratap Sarnaik joins Shiv Sena|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2008/11/23/ex-ncp-man-pratap-sarnaik-joins-shiv-sena-1227441795.html|publisher=OneIndia|accessdate=27 July 2013}}
He won the General elections, from Ovala-Majiwada (Vidhan Sabha constituency) as Shiv Sena candidate with 52,373 votes.
His 2 sons, Vihang and Purvesh are key members of Yuva Sena. Younger son Purvesh Sarnaik is Secretary of Yuva Sena and actively involved in its activities and campaigns. His wife Mrs. Parisha Sarnaik too is a local corporator in Thane Municipal Corporation representing Ward 29.{{cite web|title=Youngest and oldest corporators from Sena|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNMUM236755|publisher=DNA India|accessdate=27 July 2013}}
Social Activities
Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan, headed by Pratap Sarnaik organizes Dahi Handi at Vartak Nagar, Thane for the past many years. Various Dahi Handi teams from all over Mumbai-Thane flocked to compete for the Rs 25 lakh Handi in August 2011.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}
Business
=Real Estate=
As Chairman of Vihang Group of companies, he is involved in many real estate projects in Thane City since 1989. Few of residential/ commercial projects executed are Vihang Shantivan, Vihang Garden, Srushti Complex, Vihang Residency, Vihang Tower, Vihang Vihar, Vihang Park, Raunak Tower, Vihang Arcade & Raunak Arcade.{{cite web|title=Perks of power?|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/india/39474817_1_former-union-minister-s-jagathrakshakan-ksk-company/2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619012127/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/india/39474817_1_former-union-minister-s-jagathrakshakan-ksk-company/2|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2013|work=The Times of India|accessdate=27 July 2013}}
=Hospitality=
Pratap Sarnaik owns Hotel Vihang's Inn – a 3-Star business hotel at Thane. The group also owns Vihang's Palm club which offers swimming pool, health club, jacuzzi and squash.
Positions held
- 2009: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- 2014: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly{{cite news|url=http://www.elections.in/maharashtra/assembly-constituencies/ovala-majiwada.html|title=Sitting and previous MLAs from Ovala – Majiwada Assembly Constituency}}
- 2019: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly {{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/ovala-majiwada-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-2359211.html|title=Ovala – Majiwada Election Results 2019 Live Updates (ओवळा-माजीवडा): Pratap Baburao Sarnaik of Shiv Sena Wins|website=News18|access-date=28 October 2019}}
- 2024: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly{{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}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.pratapsarnaik.com Official website of MLA Pratap Sarnaik]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/19981202100332/http://www.shivsena.org/ Shiv Sena Home Page]
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Category:Shiv Sena politicians
Category:Maharashtra MLAs 2014–2019
Category:Politics of Thane district