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Dhiraj Deshmukh

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Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 6 April 1980) is an Indian politician and a former MLA of the Indian National Congress, representing the Latur Rural (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, former chief minister of Maharashtra.

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He serves as the chairman of The Latur District Central Co-Op Bank Ltd. and as the general secretary of Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress.[citation needed]

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Early life and education

Dhiraj Deshmukh was born as the youngest son of Vilasrao Deshmukh. He completed his schooling in Latur and pursued higher education in Mumbai, where he developed a strong commitment to public service and the needs of rural communities, shaping his future career in politics.[citation needed]

Political career

Dhiraj Deshmukh began his political career with a focus on youth and community welfare:

  • 2014-2019: Served as President of the Youth Congress in Latur district, mobilizing and empowering young people.
  • 2017-2019: Elected as a member of the Latur Zilla Parishad, focusing on local development initiatives.
  • 2019-Present: Elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Latur Rural constituency, securing one of the largest victory margins.
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Personal life

Dhiraj Deshmukh is married to Deepshikha Deshmukh, a film producer, and they have two children.[citation needed]

Positions held

  • 2014: President, Youth Congress, Latur District
  • 2017-2019: Member, Latur Zilla Parishad
  • 2019-2024t: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • 2020: Member, Maharashtra State Wildlife Board
  • 2020: Member, Marathi Language Committee of Maharashtra State Government
  • 2020: Member, State Government Estimates Committee
  • 2020: Member, State Government Private Hospital Inspection Committee (Charity funds)
  • 2021: General Secretary, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress
  • 2021-Present: Chairman, The Latur District Central Co-Op Bank Ltd.[citation needed]
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