Ram Kadam
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{distinguish|Ram Kadam (composer)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image = 250px
| office1 = Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
| term_start1 = October 2009
| predecessor1 = constituency established
| constituency1 = Ghatkopar West
| name = Ram Kadam
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|01|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Latur, Maharashtra, India
| party = Bharatiya Janata Party (2014{{endash}}present)
| otherparty = Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
(till 2014)
| occupation = Politician
}}
Ram Kadam (born 24 January 1972) is an Indian former social activist and politician, currently belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has been elected MLA for the Ghatkopar West Vidhan Sabha constituency in 2009, 2014, and 2019.
Political career
Little is known about education of Ram Kadam.
Kadam joined MNS in 2009 and was elected as MLA of Ghatkopar West. In 2014,{{cite news |date=10 November 2009 |title=Raj Sena: First day,first show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/raj-sena-first-day-first-show/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227043923/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/raj-sena-first-day-first-show/ |archivedate=27 December 2024 |accessdate=27 December 2024 |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}} he left MNS and joined Bharatiya Janata Party & fought 2014 Vidhansabha elections of BJP ticket. He secured a handsome victory.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Ram-Kadam-quits-MNS-joins-hands-with-BJP/articleshow/42839702.cms|title=Ram Kadam quits MNS, joins hands with BJP |date=September 19, 2014|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/will-help-boys-elope-with-girls-bjp-legislator-sparks-controversy-5340195/|title='Will help boys elope with girls': BJP MLA Ram Kadam sparks controversy|date=2018-09-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-18}} In June 2019, Kadam said “Devendra Fadnavis would be the next CM of Maharashtra” after rumblings from alliance partner. He won the Vidhan Sabha election in October 2019.
When he became MLA for the first time in 2009, as a member of the MNS party, he was suspended for 4 years from the assembly on its opening day. He opposed Abu Asim Azmi of the Samajwadi Party taking the oath in Hindi, and assaulted Azmi.{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Golden-MLA-Wanjale-dies/Article1-708159.aspx |title='Golden MLA' Wanjale dies - Hindustan Times |accessdate=2011-06-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614071212/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Golden-MLA-Wanjale-dies/Article1-708159.aspx |archivedate=14 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }} Kadam left MNS in 2014 and joined BJP.{{cite news |title='Will help boys elope with girls': BJP MLA Ram Kadam sparks controversy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/will-help-boys-elope-with-girls-bjp-legislator-sparks-controversy-5340195/ |accessdate=5 September 2018 |publisher=The Indian Express}}
Social service
He started free 'odomos' distribution to watchmen, liftmen working night shifts in Mumbai.{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/mla-ram-kadam-distributed-odomos-cream-for-damage-control/312778|title=Distribute 'odomos' to watchmen, liftmen working in night shifts in Mumbai: BJP MLA Ram Kadam - Watch Video|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}} He has also organized pilgrimage tour to Tirupati and driving classes for youngsters registering as first time voters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/free-pilgrimage-tour-for-youngsters-registering-as-voters-bjp-mla-ram-kadam/story-sBOgZ5AsvSpLp4lXr6c5XP.html|title=Free pilgrimage tour for youngsters registering as voters: BJP MLA Ram Kadam|date=2018-10-14|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}
= Kashi Pilgrimage =
He will organize free pilgrimage tour to Kashi for 51,000{{cite tweet|number=1173858005189685253|user=ramkadam|title=प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के जन्मदिन पर मैंने 51 हज़ार वृद्ध माता-पिता को काशी यात्रा पर ले जाने का संकल्प… |accessdate=2019-09-18|language=hi|date=2019-09-17}} elderly people.{{Cite web|url=https://www.afternoonvoice.com/ram-kadam-to-send-51000-elders-for-kashi-pilgrimage.html|title=Ram Kadam to send 51,000 elders for Kashi pilgrimage|date=2019-09-17|website=Afternoon Voice|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-18}} In past also, he has organized pilgrimage tours of approximately 175,000 people to Kashi, Ajmer Sharif, Palitana, Nashik Shirdi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsx.com/national/51962-ghatkopar-mla-ram-kadam-organises-mass-pilgrimage-for-25000-people|title=Ghatkopar MLA Ram Kadam organises mass pilgrimage for 25,000 people|date=2017-01-08|website=NewsX|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}
= Dahi Handis =
He organizes Dahi Handis with highest prize in Mumbai. His Dahi Handi events are always visited by Bollywood stars like Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal and Neha Dhupia in the past.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/video-ranveer-singh-arjun-rampal-and-neha-dhupia-at-ram-kadam-dahi-handi-celebration|title=Video: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal and Neha Dhupia at Ram Kadam Dahi Handi celebration|website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories {{!}} Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/dahi-handi-in-mumbai-govindas-step-out-rs25-lakh-highest-cash-prize-on-offer/story-83e5SMeuOv9SCbAFDMpwkJ.html|title=Dahi handi in Mumbai: Govindas step out, Rs25 lakh highest cash prize on offer|date=2017-08-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}
= Jalyukta Shivir =
He is instrumental in bringing water trains Jaldoot to Latur during 2015 drought. He undertook several works of Jalyukta Shivir. He is one of the best youth faces.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/jaldoot-the-train-that-brought-bjp-to-latur/20170223.htm|title=Jaldoot: The train that brought BJP to Latur|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18}}
References
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External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111006163208/https://www.manase.org/en/home_vs2009.php
- http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/09/four-mns-mla-suspended-for-assaulting-azmi.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20091112093220/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Azmi-attacked-over-Hindi-oath-four-MNS-members-suspended/H1-Article1-474547.aspx
- http://www.ramkadam.in
- [https://twitter.com/ramkadam Twitter Account]
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Category:Maharashtra Navnirman Sena politicians
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