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Ramdas Bandu Athawale

Rajya Sabha MP

Ramdas Bandu Athawale

Minister of State · Social Justice and Empowerment · Maharashtra

Rajya Sabha – Maharashtra Constituency · Maharashtra

RPI(A)Member of Parliament

  • State: Maharashtra
  • Position: Rajya Sabha MP
  • Party: RPI(A)
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 66 · DOB 25 Dec 1959
  • Father: Late Shri Bandu Bapu Athawale

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Ramdas Bandu Athawale is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Republican Party of India (ATHAWALE) (RPI(A)), with the current term running from to . He is listed as political and Social Worker by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 3 terms in the House. He currently serves as a Minister of State in the Union Government, holding Social Justice and Empowerment. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.

Who is Ramdas Bandu Athawale?

Ramdas Bandu Athawale represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Republican Party of India (ATHAWALE) (RPI(A)). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .

According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Agalgaon, Distt. Sangli (Maharashtra). His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Bandu Bapu Athawale.

Ministerial role

Ramdas Bandu Athawale is currently Minister of State – Social Justice and Empowerment in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), according to the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (List of Council of Ministers with Portfolios, as on 25.07.2026 (pmindia.gov.in)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.

Ramdas Bandu Athawale's assets and affidavit

As declared in his 2026 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):

  • Total assets: Rs 9,91,66,882 (about Rs 9.9 crore)
  • Total liabilities: Rs 96,00,000 (about Rs 96.0 lakh)
  • Criminal cases declared: 1

These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.

Positions held (official record)

  • 1990 - 1996: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council
  • 1990 - 1995: Cabinet Minister, Social Welfare and Transport, Employment Guarantee Scheme and Prohibition Propaganda, Government of Maharashtra
  • 1998 - 1999: Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha
  • 1998 - 1999: Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism
  • Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Industry
  • 1999 - 2000: Member, Committee on Industry
  • 1999 - 2004: Member, Thirteenth Lok Sabha ( second term)
  • 2002 - 2004: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • 2004 - 2009: Member, Fourteenth Lok Sabha (third term)
  • 2004: Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture
  • April 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha
  • Aug. 2014 - April 2016: Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • Sept. 2014 - July 2016: Member, Committee on Industry
  • Dec. 2015 - July 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013
  • March - May 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016
  • - , - and onwards: Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • April 2020: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
  • April 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
State
Maharashtra
Position
Rajya Sabha MP
Party
RPI(A)
Gender
Male
Age
66 · DOB 25 Dec 1959
Father
Late Shri Bandu Bapu Athawale
Spouse
Shrimati Seema Ramdas Athawale
Marital
Married
Profession
Political and Social Worker · Industrial Worker/Trade Unionist, Journalist/Writer, Publisher and Sportsperson
Education
12th Pass
Terms
12,13,14 (3)
Membership
Sitting
Children
1 son(s)

2026

Election result

Assets declared
Rs 9,91,66,882 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Liabilities declared
Rs 96,00,000 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Criminal cases declared
1

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Common questions

Who is Ramdas Bandu Athawale?

Ramdas Bandu Athawale is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Republican Party of India (ATHAWALE) (RPI(A)), with the current term running from 3 April 2026 to 2 April 2032.

Is Ramdas Bandu Athawale a minister?

Yes. Ramdas Bandu Athawale is Minister of State – Social Justice and Empowerment in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), as per the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (as on 25.07.2026).

Which state does Ramdas Bandu Athawale represent in the Rajya Sabha?

He represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.

Which party does Ramdas Bandu Athawale belong to?

He belongs to the Republican Party of India (ATHAWALE) (RPI(A)), as per the Rajya Sabha record.

When does Ramdas Bandu Athawale's Rajya Sabha term end?

His current term began on 3 April 2026 and ends on 2 April 2032, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

What is Ramdas Bandu Athawale's educational qualification?

According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: Under Graduate; Educated at Siddharth College, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

How many terms has Ramdas Bandu Athawale served in the Rajya Sabha?

His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 3 terms.

What assets has Ramdas Bandu Athawale declared?

In his 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 9,91,66,882 (about Rs 9.9 crore) and liabilities of Rs 96,00,000 (about Rs 96.0 lakh).

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Timeline

Parliamentary career

  1. – : Member from Maharashtra, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)

  2. –

    Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council

  3. –

    Cabinet Minister, Social Welfare and Transport, Employment Guarantee Scheme and Prohibition Propaganda, Government of Maharashtra

  4. –

    Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha

  5. –

    Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism

  6. 6

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Industry

  7. –

    Member, Committee on Industry

  8. –

    Member, Thirteenth Lok Sabha ( second term)

  9. –

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  10. –

    Member, Fourteenth Lok Sabha (third term)

  11. Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

  12. April 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha

  13. Aug. 2014 - April 2016: Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

  14. Sept. 2014 - July 2016: Member, Committee on Industry

  15. Dec. 2015 - July 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013

  16. March - May 2016: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016

  17. - , - and onwards: Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

  18. April 2020: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)

  19. April 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)

  20. 20

    (Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)

  21. Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister of State – Social Justice and Empowerment

Sources & last updated

Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.

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