Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 6 April 1980) is an Indian politician and a former MLA of the
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political parties in India, political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first mo ...
, representing the
Latur Rural (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in the
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (ISO: ''Mahārāṣṭra Vidhāna Sabhā'') is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of Maharashtra state in western India. It consists of 288 members directly elected from single-seat constituenci ...
. He is the son of
Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Dagadojirao Deshmukh (26 May 1945 – 14 August 2012) was an Indian politician who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, first term from 18 October 1999 to 16 January 2003 and second term, from 1 November 2004 to 5 De ...
, former chief minister of Maharashtra.
He serves as the chairman of The Latur District Central Co-Op Bank Ltd. and as the general secretary of Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress.
Early life and education
Dhiraj Deshmukh was born as the youngest son of
Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Dagadojirao Deshmukh (26 May 1945 – 14 August 2012) was an Indian politician who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, first term from 18 October 1999 to 16 January 2003 and second term, from 1 November 2004 to 5 De ...
. 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.
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.
* 2019-2024: Elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Latur Rural constituency, securing one of the largest victory margins.
In the
November 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections, Deshmukh lost his seat by 6,000 votes to BJP politician Ramesh Karad.
Personal life
Dhiraj Deshmukh is married to
Deepshikha Deshmukh, a film producer, and they have two children. Deshmukh's older brother
Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Marathi cinema, Marathi films. Known for his comic portrayals, Deshmukh is a recipient of several ...
is an actor, and elder brother
Amit Deshmukh is a politician for Latur city.
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.
See also
*
Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Dagadojirao Deshmukh (26 May 1945 – 14 August 2012) was an Indian politician who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, first term from 18 October 1999 to 16 January 2003 and second term, from 1 November 2004 to 5 De ...
*
Amit Deshmukh
References
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Maharashtra MLAs 2019–2024
Living people
Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra
Marathi politicians
People from Latur
1980 births