Amarsinh Pandit
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Amarsinha Shivajirao Pandit | |
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| अमरसिंह शिवाजीराव पंडित | |
 Amarsinh Shivajirao Pandit | |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2004–2009) | |
| Preceded by | Badamrao Pandit |
| Succeeded by | Badamrao Pandit |
| Constituency | Georai |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council (27 July 2012 to 30 July 2018) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1964 Daithan, Tq. Georai - Beed |
| Party | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Spouse | Sau. Amruta Amarsinha Pandit |
| Relations | Shri. Jaisingh Shivajirao Pandit Shri. Vijaysinha Shivajirao Pandit |
| Children | Padmanjali Amarsinha Pandit Ranveer Amarsinha Pandit |
| Occupation | Political & Social Activist |
| Nickname | Bhaiyyasaheb |
| Amarsinh Shivajirao Pandit | |
Amarsinh Pandit (born 30 May 1964) is an Indian politician and member of the Nationalist Congress Party. Amarsinha Shivajirao Pandit is a former member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Georai constituency in Beed district as Nationalist Congress Party candidate.[1][2] He was a former member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly [3] elected from Georai constituency in Maharashtra, India.
Amarsinha [4] was born as a eldest son of the three children to Shri. Shivajirao Pandit and Shardadevi Pandit on 31 May 1964. He inherited sportsmanship from his father and he is very much fond of lawn tennis particularly. He is the president of Champavati Krida Mandal, Beed and is serving as Vice President of Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association[5] since 2018. He encouraged his son Ranveer to be a sportsman and chose sports as a career.
Political career
Around the year 1990, Amarsinha Pandit started his political life. He took his first step into politics by assuming the Chairman post of Jaibhavani Cooperative Sugar Factory[6] from 05/08/1990 up to 18/06/2009 and then 22/07/2017 till date. In the year 1992 became the chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, Georai[7] from (14/03/1992 to 13/03/1997). In his later political career Amarsinha Pandit worked very effectively as the Leader of the Opposition in the Zilla Parishad in the year 1997 to 2004. As a result of his development and visionary work carried out during his tenure as opposition leader in Zilla Parishad, Beed he got elected for Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the year 2004 [8] from Georai.
He employed various parliamentary strategies effectively within the assembly, achieving prominence within a brief period. He subsequently established a reputation in the legislature for his scholarly approach, as well as his passionate and eloquent oratory. During his tenure as a member of Legislative Council from 27 July 2012 to 30 July 2018 he raised many issues like water irrigation,[9] employment,[10] famine etc. not only for Beed [11] but also for entire Marathwada. Along with that he has also worked in various positions like, State General Secretary, Nationalist Congress Party,[12] Member Legislative Public Accounts Committee, Mumbai (26/05/2015 to 30/07/2018), Member the Assembly Dr. Babvasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar[13](12/12/2017 to 27/07/2018), Vice-President Maharashtra Kabaddi Association (since 27/11/2018), Vice-President Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (4/6/2018 to 10/6/2023), Secretary General Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal[14] (2012-2018), Director the Bhavani Urban Co.op.Bank Ltd. Georai,[15] President Jagdamba Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Beed, President Jaibhavani Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Georai, President Sharda Pratishthan Georai.
Having entered politics after studying in an English medium school, many had doubts about his political career. But he has proved himself as a successful politician facing many successes and failures. In rural areas, he gathered many colleagues of faith. His friendship with Bappasaheb Talekar, Bhausaheb Natkar and many others had a great impact in later politics. In the year 1992, he created a political earthquake in the taluka by assuming the post of chairman of the Panchayat Samiti. At that time his uncle Badamrao Pandit was his competitor and opponent. The same spark turned the tide of politics and the people of the taluka got to experience the politics of fraternity.
Amarsingh Pandit worked as the Leader of the Opposition in the Zilla Parishad. After coming to power, he received a large fund from the Zilla Parishad for development works in Gevarai Taluka [citation needed]. Taking advantage of that, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2004. He used various strategies[example needed] to gain notoriety. In a short time, he became known in the Legislature for his speaking skills [citation needed].
Through Sharda Pratishthan, he organized spectacular mass weddings in Gevrai taluka continuously since 1999. About 2000 couples have been married so far. Through Sharda Mahotsav, he organized state level professional men and women Kabaddi competitions, lectures, water conference, agricultural exhibition and provided cultural sports and entertainment hall to Georaikars. His work during the flood situation in Gevrai taluk in the year 2006 was unforgettable. He provided support to the disaster victims by providing all facilities including food and accommodation. From the year 2009, Padmarshi Dr. Tatyasaheb Lahane was brought to Georai and organized an eye surgery camp. At this time, he did the work of giving new sight by successful surgery on about 1000 eyeballs. A cancer diagnosis camp was organized on a large scale by bringing well-known oncologists like Dr. Nene in the taluka. He helped in the treatment of many cancer patients.
Amarsingh Pandit made conscious efforts to increase the irrigated area in Gevrai taluka. A series of cement dams, Pazar lakes and village lakes were constructed in the taluka, including the Sirasmarg barrage on the Sindfana river, the Kolhapuri-style dams at Etkur, Ankuta and Taklagavan. The Kekatpangri storage pond scheme was approved and its work started. At the same time, water availability certificate was made available for new schemes in seven places like Paulachiwadi, Khalegaon, Mategaon, Ardha Sala etc.