Ashok Uike | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Tribal Development Government of Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2024 | |
| Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
| Preceded by | Vijaykumar Gavit |
| In office 16 June 2019 – 8 November 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
| Preceded by | Vishnu Savara |
| Succeeded by | Kagda Chandya Padvi |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office (2014-2019), (2019-2024), (2024-Present) | |
| Preceded by | Vasant Purke |
| Constituency | Ralegaon |
| Guardian Minister of Chandrapur District | |
| Assumed office 18 Jan 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sudhir Mungantiwar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1964 Ghonsa, Wani, Yavatmal District |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Shiv Sena (Before 2014) |
| Spouse | Bina Uike |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Education | M.Sc. (Master of Science) from Amravati University 1991 - Ph.D. from Government Vidarbha Institute, Amravati |
Prof. Ashok Ramaji Uike is an Indian politician & three term MLA. He was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Ralegaon constituency in the 2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was sworn in as Minister of Tribal Development in Devendra Fadnavis cabinet in Dec 2024.[1][2][3][4][5]
Political career
[edit]Party affiliation
[edit]- Currently aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (from 2014 onwards)
- Formerly associated with Shiv Sena (until 2014)
Legislative work
[edit]- MLA, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Ralegaon (ST) Constituency
- Terms served: 2014–2019, 2019–2024, and 2024–Present
Ministerial roles
[edit]Minister of Tribal Development, Maharashtra
[edit]- Initially held the post in June 2019 (Fadnavis I ministry), serving until 8 November 2019
- Reappointed to the same portfolio in the Third Fadnavis ministry, starting 15 December 2024—currently incumbent
Guardian Minister of Chandrapur District
[edit]- Appointed Guardian Minister for Chandrapur District on 18 January 2025, a position he currently holds
References
[edit]- ^ "Devendra Fadnavis to expand cabinet, Shiv Sena turns down deputy CM post fearing infighting". India Today.
- ^ "Three months before polls, CM Devendra Fadnavis brings in new faces". The Times of India. 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Prof.(dr). Ashok Uike(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- RALEGAON (ST)(YAVATMAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
- ^ ब्यूरो, सरकारनामा (11 May 2023). "Ashok Uike News : आमदार अशोक उईकेंचा आदिवासी समाजाकडून निषेध; काय आहे कारण ?". Sarkarnama.