Avinash Mahatekar

Avinash Sharad Mahatekar (born 1948) is an Indian politician and member of the Republican Party of India (A). He is spokesperson of Republican Party of India (A). He was sworn as Minister of State for Social Justice and Special Assistance in Devendra Fadnavis cabinet in June 2019. ^[1][2][3] He was an activist in the Dalit Panther movement.^[4] He is an influential speaker in the Ambedkarite movement.^[5] He belongs to an Ambedkarite Buddhist family.^[6][7]

Avinash Mahatekar
Minister of State for Social Justice and Special Assistance
In office June 2019 – November 2019
Personal details
Born	Avinash Mahatekar 1948
Political party	Republican Party of India (A)
Spouse	Vrushali
Residence(s)	Nehru Nagar, Kurla (East), Mumbai