Vivek Raghunath Pandit alias Bhau is an Indian social worker. After completing education he left Mumbai and went to rural areas with his wife Vidyullata. In early stage he started developmental work helping poor people from Dahisar village in Vasai. In 1982 he established an organization called Shramajeevi Sanghatana. He released bonded labors. For his excellent work he was awarded by The International Anti-slavery award in 1999. He was also elected to the
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
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from
Vasai
Vasai (Konkani and Marathi pronunciation: əsəi British English: Bassein; formerly and alternatively Marathi; ''Bajipur'') is a historical place and city located in Palghar district; it was partitioned out of the Thane district in 2014. It ...
,
Maharashtra
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in the
2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election
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independent with the support of Shiv Sena. Presently he is addressing President of state level Tribal Area review committee Maharashtra government with the status of state minister.
https://www.uniindia.com/sena-chief-uddhav-thackeray-to-undertake-vasai-tour-on-tuesday/west/news/1546451.html Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to undertake Vasai tour
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His writing include ''Bandhmukthi'',''Akher Salvlya Jinklach'' and ''Parighavarun'' in Marathi and English and a Handbook on the ''Prevention of Atrocities Act'' and ''The Fury of Hunger'' and ''Fearles Minds'' in English.
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Maharashtra MLAs 2009–2014
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