Raksha Khadse

Politician

Indian Khetia, Madhya Pradesh

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/05/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceKhetia, Madhya Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NamePriyanka Jagdish Patil
Full NameRaksha Nikhil Khadse
NicknameTai

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • A course from K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M.Science College, Maharashtra (2005)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (2010)
  • HSC from K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M.Science College, Nashik, Maharashtra (2005)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Shrimati G.G. Khadse College, Muktainagar, Jalgaon (2010)

Personal Life

College/University
  • K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M.Science College, Nashik, Maharashtra (2005)
  • Shrimati G.G. Khadse Mahavidhyalay Muktainagar, Dist.Jalgaon, Uttar Maharashtra, Jalgaon (2010)
ReligionHinduism
CasteGujar Community

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date2006
Family
Husband/Spouse
  • Nikhil Khadse
  • Politician
  • 1977-2013
Children
  • Gurunath Khadse
  • Krishika Khadse
Parents
FatherJagdish Mohan Patel (farmer)
MotherAnita Patel
Father-in-lawEknath Khadse (Senior BJP leader, former Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly)

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • Elected as Sarpanch of Kothali, Jalgaon, Maharashtra - 14 September 2010
  • Elected as Chairperson of Health, Education and Sports Committee, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon, Maharashtra - 2 April 2012
  • Won Lok Sabha elections from Raver Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra - May 2014, May 2019, and 2024
  • Appointed as Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India - June 2024
  • Elected as Sarpanch of Kothadi village, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
  • Elected to Jalgaon Zila Parishad
Notable Achievements
  • Became one of the youngest MPs in the 16th Lok Sabha at age 26 (2014)
  • Three-time Member of Parliament representing Raver constituency
  • Secretary of Gurunath Foundation (2011-2013), organizing coaching programs, health camps, and pre-police recruitment training
  • Current Chairperson of Gurunath Foundation, providing healthcare services, awareness programs, and hostels for disadvantaged girls in Jalgaon
Focus Areas
  • Women empowerment
  • Child education and quality schooling
  • Farmers' welfare
  • Addressing water shortages in Jalgaon region
  • Improving road connectivity and infrastructure

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Married Nikhil Eknath Khandse at 19, who passed away in 2013.
2. Nikhil Khadse lost legislative council elections in 2010 by 16 votes, leading to his death.
3. Administered a CBSE school in Muktainagar, Maharashtra before entering politics.
4. Married Nikhil Eknath Khadse at 19, who passed away in 2013.
5. Nikhil Khadse lost legislative council elections in 2010 despite BJP and Shiv Sena having adequate numbers, leading to his death by suicide in 2013 at age 37.
6. Secured partial funding for an irrigation project in Raver constituency.
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