Early Life and Education
- Ravi Gangadhar Rana was born on April 28, 1980, in Shankarnagar, Amravati, Maharashtra1.
- He completed his SSC in 1996 and HSC in 1998 from the Amravati Board.
- Rana holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Amravati College (2000).
Political Career
- Ravi Rana is a three-time MLA representing the Badnera constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly1.
- He has been an independent candidate throughout his political career.
- In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, he defeated Shiv Sena candidate Priti Sanjay Band with a margin of 15,541 votes.
Major Achievements
- Rana gained prominence for his support to the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government during its tenure from 2014 to 2019.
- He has actively worked for farmers’ rights and fair prices for agricultural products.
Key Political Initiatives
- In 2011, Rana undertook an indefinite fast in central jail to advocate for farmers’ interests.
- He also stopped an encroachment on a local barber shop in 2015
Contributions
Ravi Rana’s contributions span across multiple sectors. He has worked tirelessly for the upliftment of farmers, providing them with better resources and support. His focus on social welfare schemes has significantly impacted his constituency positively.
Social Media and Public Engagement
Personal Life:
Rana married former Telugu actress Navneet Kaur in a mass marriage ceremony in 2011 and she later became a Member of Parliament. The couple is known for their active political engagement and efforts to address various issues affecting their regions.
Controversies: Ravi Rana and his wife Navneet Rana were embroiled in a significant controversy when they were arrested for planning to recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside the residence of then Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The situation escalated into a political showdown, resulting in their arrest on charges of promoting enmity between groups and sedition. They were later granted bail but the incident highlighted their confrontational stance against the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government at the time (India Today) (India Today) (MoneyXpress).
Future Prospects: Ravi Rana’s legacy is marked by his grassroots activism and commitment to his constituents. His future prospects within the BJP look promising as he continues to work towards the betterment of his constituency and uphold his political promises.