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Shri Sunil Tatkare Political Career
Shri Sunil Tatkare began his political career as a small worker of the Indian National Congress in 1984. During this time, he worked as a polling agent in the Grampanchayat and Legislative Assembly elections. He was also made the Secretary of the Roha Taluka Congress Committee.
The first time that Shri Sunil Tatkare contested the legislative assembly elections was from Roha-Mangaon in 1985. However, due to weak financial resources, lack of political experience and internal fighting in the Congress party, he lost the elections by 5000 votes.
Political Career
- President of Raigad District Youth and Secretary of Roha Taluka Congress Committee 1984 - 1992.
- President of Raigad Zilla Parishad from 21st March 1992-1995.
- In 1995 Shri Sunil Tatkare became MLA by contesting Vidhan Sabha Election for Congress party. In the entire kokan region Shri Sunil Tatkare was the only Congress candidate to get elected and all the other Congress candidates were defeated.
- During 2004 - 2008, Shri Sunil Tatkare were the Minister of Food and Civil Supplies for Maharashtra Government.
- Appointed as the Energy Minister of Maharashtra in 2008 - 2009.
- 2009 he was appointed Maharashtra Finance Minister.
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Press Releases
26th April 2010
Government will provide facilities for Industrial development
The Maharashtra government will provide all infrastructure facilities to Industrialists desiring to set up units in the state for its speedy Industrial Development, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said today.
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Four Point Development Program for Kokan
Mr. Sharad Pawar said “the Kokan region receives heavy rainfall every year, but by the time summer season arrives, there is acute water shortage throughout the region. To overcome this situation, the government has called for detailed information about all the Irrigation projects under way in the region. After studying the same, all the projects that are in need of funds will be provided the necessary funds, as soon as possible.”
29 March 2010
RR Patil's love for lavni - DNA
26 March 2010
High on poetry and pilgrimage, Maharashtra state budget falls short on policies - DNA
29 January 2010
Maharashtra Government’s growth plan for Mumbai The Maharashtra government has approved the annual growth plan for Mumbai city and its suburbs.
27 January 2010
Government to spend Rs. 250 crore on Human Development Index Maharashtra Planning Minister Shri Sunil Tatkare says government is planning to invest Rs. 250 crore for developing Human Development Index in the state
9 April 2008
Make Panvel a junction, says State Minister Sunil Tatkare Demands greater importance for Panvel and says it should be turned into a junction.