Murlidhar Mohol | |
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मुरलीधर मोहोळ | |
Union Minister of State Government of India | |
Assumed office 11 June 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Minister | |
Ministry &Department's | |
Member of Parliament,Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
Constituency | Pune |
Mayor of Pune | |
In office November 2019 –15 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Mukta Tilak |
Succeeded by | Administrative Rule |
Personal details | |
Born | Pune | 9 November 1974
Political party | Bhartiya Janata Party |
Website | www |
Murlidhar Kisan Mohol is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 Indian general election. Despite being a first-term MP,he was appointed as the Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation in the Indian central government. Previously,Mohol served as the Mayor of Pune from November 2019 to March 2022.
Murlidhar Kisan Mohol was born in Mulshi taluka. In 1985,his family moved to Pune,settling in Kothrud. Coming from a family of wrestlers,Mohol took up wrestling during his school years and pursued formal training in Kolhapur while continuing his education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Shivaji University. At the age of 12,he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS),laying the foundation for his political career. After completing his education in 1996,Mohol became actively involved in politics with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),rising through the ranks to become the chief of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) for Pune. [1] [2]
Year | Election | Constituency | Opponent | Result | Margin |
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2002 | Pune Municipal Corporation | Kelewadi Ward | Won | + | |
2009 | Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | Khadakwasla | Ramesh Wanjale (MNS) | Lost | -49,793 [9] |
2017 | Pune Municipal Corporation | 12 C Ward | Won | + | |
2024 | 2024 Indian general election | Pune | Ravindra Dhangekar (INC) | Won | +123,038 votes [10] [11] |
Mohol served as the Mayor of Pune from November 2019 to 2022. He succeeded Mukta Tilak in this role. During his tenure,Mohol focused on several key initiatives aimed at improving the city's infrastructure and public services.
During Murlidhar Mohol's tenure as Mayor of Pune,the city was recognized as one of the 50 Champion Cities in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge,organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies. [12] This recognition was awarded for Pune's innovative urban solutions developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city's proposal focused on increasing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce vehicular pollution,which contributes nearly 25% of particulate pollution in Pune. The plan included preparing a city EV-readiness plan and establishing an EV fund to incentivize the use of electric vehicles. This initiative was part of Pune's broader efforts to promote sustainable urban mobility and improve air quality. The recognition as a Champion City highlighted Pune's commitment to innovative and sustainable urban development under Mohol's leadership. [13]
Mohol played a key role in the Pollution Abatement of Rivers Mula-Mutha project,which is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. [14] This initiative aims to address the severe pollution issues affecting the Mula-Mutha River in Pune. The project involves an Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting to Rs. 1470 crore. The foundation stone for this significant environmental project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022. [15] The project's objective is to improve the river's water quality,enhance the riverfront areas,and promote sustainable urban development in Pune. [16]
One of his significant contributions was the establishment of the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College,which was proposed during the BJP’s inaugural Standing Committee Budget session of 2017-18 under his chairmanship. The project received an initial allocation of Rs. 25 crores and aimed to address the healthcare needs of Pune’s residents. [17] [18]
The Pune Metro Rail Project,approved by the Government of India in 2016,saw notable developments under his leadership. A key milestone was the inauguration of a 12 km segment of the Pune Metro on March 6,2022,by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This segment was an important step in improving the city's transportation system. The project also focused on using solar power,which helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 25,000 tons annually. [19]
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,Mohol contested from the Pune constituency as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He won the election,defeating Congress candidate Ravindra Dhangekar by a margin of 123,038 votes. [10] [11] This victory allowed the BJP to retain the Pune seat for the third consecutive term. [11] Mohol's background as a former mayor of Pune and his connection to the Maratha community were considered significant factors in his electoral success. As a first-time Member of Parliament,Mohol was appointed as a Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third government. [8]
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