Deepak Kesarkar | |
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Cabinet Minister Government of Maharashtra | |
In office 14 August 2022 –26 November 2024 | |
Minister | |
Governor | |
Chief Minister | Eknath Shinde |
Deputy CM | Devendra Fadnavis Ajit Pawar |
Guardian Minister | |
Preceded by | |
Minister of State for Home (Rural),Finance and Planning Government of Maharashtra | |
In office 9 July 2016 –2019 | |
Minister of State for Finance,Rural Development Government of Maharashtra | |
In office 5 December 2014 –9 July 2016 | |
Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra | |
Assumed office 2009 | |
Constituency | Sawantwadi |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 July 1955 Sawantwadi |
Political party | Shiv Sena |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | deepakkesarkar.net |
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