Early Life and Education
Ratnakar Manikrao Gutte was born in the Vanjari community on August 12, 1958. He started his career in the power sector, initially working as a helper to a contractor engaged in services to the State Electricity Board. Over 29 years, he gained extensive experience in project execution, including fabrication, erection, testing, and commissioning of power plants.
Political Career
Ratnakar Gutte is a member of the Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) and has been serving as the MLA for the Gangakhed constituency since November 28, 2019. He won the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections while he was in jail.
Major Achievements
As an MLA, Gutte has been involved in various development projects within his constituency. His notable achievements include efforts to improve infrastructure, such as road construction and maintenance, and initiatives to enhance educational facilities and healthcare services.
Key Political Initiatives
The Parbhani District Planning Committee meeting, chaired by Guardian Minister Sanjay Bansode, concluded with discussions on fund allocation for the Gangakhed Assembly constituency. The meeting was attended by all district public representatives and officers.
The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Board, led by MLA, distributed household items to construction workers in Purna taluka. This initiative, aimed at supporting workers who labor under challenging conditions, provided home use sets to 362 workers as part of a welfare scheme.
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Personal Life
Ratnakar Gutte is married to Sudhamati Gutte, who is a director in Sunil Hitech Engineers Limited.The couple has one daughter and two sons: Sunil Gutte and Vijay Gutte.
Controversy
The CBI has registered an FIR against Maharashtra MLA Ratnakar Gutte and Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Limited for allegedly defrauding banks of ₹409.26 crore. The investigation also involves Gutte’s sons and other family members, who have been charged with criminal conspiracy and cheating. The company allegedly misused credit facilities worth ₹577.16 crore from a consortium of banks led by UCO Bank, resulting in significant financial losses and turning the account into a non-performing asset. (NDTV)
RSP MLA Ratnakar Gutte sparked controversy with his recent remarks during a development event in Parbhani district. Gutte advised the public to retaliate physically against officials demanding bribes for government work and suggested using the Atrocity Act as a legal strategy. His statement has raised concerns and is likely to fuel further debate. (ABP)
Gangakhed MLA Ratnakar Gutte is embroiled in a controversy after being accused of molesting a woman over an agricultural dispute. The complaint, lodged at Gangakhed Police Station, alleges that Gutte and 30-35 others assaulted the woman and her husband on May 20. Charges include molestation, assault, and threats. (TV9Marahi)
Promises and Future Commitments
MLA Ratnakar Gutte recently presided over the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for the Panchayat Samiti’s administrative building and staff residence in Gangakhed, Parbhani. During the event, he highlighted his close connections with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers, asserting his commitment to completing development projects in the area. (ABP)
The Bhumipujan ceremony for Takshashila Buddha Vihar has been completed, with ₹15 lakh allocated from the local development fund for its construction. This Buddha Vihar is expected to promote social unity and facilitate collective programs for raising awareness about great leaders and social issues.
Administrative approval has been granted for ₹68.63 crore to develop 40.3 km of roads in the Gangakhed Assembly constituency under the Chief Minister Gramsadak Scheme.
