Rajan Raghunath Raje (born 18 September 1957) is an Indian social activist[1] and Labour Union Leader.[2] Raje is also the founder and president of the regional political party, DharmaRajya Paksha in the state of Maharashtra, India.[3][4]
Rajan Raghunath Raje
Founder, Leader and Chairperson of the DharmaRajya Paksha
Rajan Raje published poems in the novel Rajhans.[2] He is married to Ranjan. They have one son and one daughter.
Political careeredit
Rajan Raje has been a trade union leader for 30 years.[2] As a union leader, Raje has fought against contract work systems (i.e. employee contracts) and liberalization and privatization policies in the production and services industries.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Raje's unions were run under the organization 'Dharmarajya Kamgar-Karmachari Mahasangh', which later formed into his political party established in 2011.
In 2009, Rajan Raje entered politics by joining Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Raje had contested both Lok Sabha and State assembly election as a candidate of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena from Thane constituency, but did not get the seat.[2] Raje left the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena citing ideological difference between him and the mainstream party.[15][16][17]
On 16 November 2011, Rajan Raje established his own political party, DharmaRajya Paksha(DRP) after quitting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.[3]
Raje opposed the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project, involved in protests, meetings and appeals for action beginning in 2011.[2] Also in 2011, Raje produced a documentary film High Power[20] about issues faced by the local population displaced due to India's first atomic power station at Tarapur, constructed in 1962. The censor board of India, in its primary screening, denied a certificate saying the subject of the film is against government policy.[21][22] In May 2013, the film was awarded a 'Yellow Oscar' at the 3rd International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro and received the world premiere in Brazil.[23]
Raje has been involved with a number of issues with educational institutions. In 2009, he was involved with a protest against a proposed student fee rate hike in private educational institutions.[24] In 2010, Raje led a union of working staff at Parshvanath College of Engineering against the management of the University of Mumbai over questions of mismanagement, non-payment of salaries and sexual harassment.[25][26][27] In November 2012, Rajan Raje instigated an investigation into an alleged forgery at the Patil College of Engineering in Chunabhatti, Mumbai, which had resulted in an unjustified increase in student fees.[28][29][30]
Raje has supported Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement[31] and was one of the prominent members to fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill along with Hazare at a local level.[1][32]
Raje has supported decreased development in Western Ghat where illegal mining operations threaten the environment. He organized a conference in 2013, and has advised the government of India on this issue.[33]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Bike rally held in support of Anna's Jan Lokpal stir". DNA Syndication. 11 August 2011.
^ abcdef"Rajan Raje to float new party this week". The Indian Express. 13 November 2011.
^ ab"Rebel Rajan Raje challenges MNS with a new party". DNA Syndication. 18 November 2011.
^"Speed news: Thane politics". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
^"Loksabha election 2009 MNS candidates". MNS Official Website.
^"Thane rebel may upset MNS apple cart". DNA Syndication. 17 November 2011.
^. The Times of India. 9 February 2009. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013.
^. The Times of India. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013.
^"At AAP launch in Maharashtra, Kejriwal releases 'black paper' on irrigation". FIRSTPOST. 3 December 2012.
^"Kejriwal launches AAP in Maharashtra, slams Chavan govt over irrigation scam". India Today. 2 December 2012.
^"Aam Aadmi Party's Maharashtra unit launched in Raigad district". India Today. 3 December 2012.
^. The Hindu. 10 October 2009. Archived from the original on 14 October 2009.
^. The Times of India. 25 September 2008. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013.
^"Political turncoats in for a close call". The Economic Times. 27 April 2009.
^. Hindustan Times. 23 April 2010. Archived from the original on 28 April 2010.
^"Mumbai after Thackeray". Open Media Network. 1 December 2012.
^"Navi Mumbai unit's dy chief quits along with 31 others". DNA Syndication. 17 April 2009.
^"Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra, seeks irrigation 'scam' probe". MID DAY. 3 December 2012.
^"Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra, seeks irrigatin 'scam' probe". issuu.com. 8 December 2012.
^"High Power Trailer". article.wn.com. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
^"Banned at home, Yellow Oscar winner abroad". dearcinema.com. 4 June 2013.
^"Price of Power". The Indian Express. 2 June 2013.
^"SIX YELLOW OSCARS GO TO SIX COUNTRIES". uraniumfilmfestival.org. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
^"Parents support fee hike protest". DNA Syndication. 30 December 2009.
^"Ex-trustee trying to defame college". Afternoon DC. 23 June 2010.
^"City engineering college mgmt to be dissolved". DNA Syndication. 24 February 2010.
^"Act, or else we will agitate: Parshvanath college union". DNA Syndication. 3 July 2010.
^"Fake documents row: Engineering college may face action". DNA Syndication. 13 November 2012.
^"Fake documents row: Engineering college may face action". Daily News and Analysis. 13 November 2012.
^"Probe into fee hike by Vasantdada Patil College of Engineering college". Daily News and Analysis. 3 December 2012.
^"Is political vendetta behind protests against Kher?". rediff.com. 13 April 2011.
^"City residents to support Anna's cause". DNA Syndication. 28 December 2011.
^"Why re-examine the Gadgil Committee report on Western Ghats?". moneylife.in. 20 May 2013.
External linksedit
DharmaRajya Paksha Official Website
High Power: A short documentary film
An article written by Rajan Raje on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project
Strike in Eicher Motors: A Gandhism
Rajan Raje's views on 'Contract work System' at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India
January 01, 1970
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Rajan Raghunath Raje born 18 September 1957 is an Indian social activist 1 and Labour Union Leader 2 Raje is also the founder and president of the regional political party DharmaRajya Paksha in the state of Maharashtra India 3 4 Rajan Raghunath RajeFounder Leader and Chairperson of the DharmaRajya PakshaIn office 16 November 2011 presentPersonal detailsBorn 1957 09 18 18 September 1957Thane Maharashtra IndiaPolitical partyDharmaRajya Paksha 2011 present SpouseRanjan RajeChildrenRugved Raje Son Rucha Raje Daughter Parent s Raghunath RajeNalini RajeAlma materMaharashtra Vidyalaya ThaneProfessionTrade union Activism PoliticianWebsitewww wbr rajanraje wbr com Contents 1 Personal life 2 Political career 3 Issues and activism 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life editRaje grew up in Thane Maharashtra a region close to Mumbai He is a law graduate 2 from the University of Mumbai citation needed Raje stood first in SSC exam among the Marathi students in the district and ranked 16th in the state for the same exam Raje also secured the National Scholarship the State Scholarship and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Scholarship 5 6 Rajan Raje published poems in the novel Rajhans 2 He is married to Ranjan They have one son and one daughter Political career editRajan Raje has been a trade union leader for 30 years 2 As a union leader Raje has fought against contract work systems i e employee contracts and liberalization and privatization policies in the production and services industries 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Raje s unions were run under the organization Dharmarajya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh which later formed into his political party established in 2011 In 2009 Rajan Raje entered politics by joining Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Raje had contested both Lok Sabha and State assembly election as a candidate of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena from Thane constituency but did not get the seat 2 Raje left the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena citing ideological difference between him and the mainstream party 15 16 17 On 16 November 2011 Rajan Raje established his own political party DharmaRajya Paksha DRP after quitting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena 3 Issues and activism edit nbsp Raje discussing with Arvind Kejriwal at the time of launching Aam Aadmi Party at Roha Maharashtra Rajan Raje has protested the Shai dam project of the Government of Maharashtra 18 19 Raje opposed the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project involved in protests meetings and appeals for action beginning in 2011 2 Also in 2011 Raje produced a documentary film High Power 20 about issues faced by the local population displaced due to India s first atomic power station at Tarapur constructed in 1962 The censor board of India in its primary screening denied a certificate saying the subject of the film is against government policy 21 22 In May 2013 the film was awarded a Yellow Oscar at the 3rd International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro and received the world premiere in Brazil 23 Raje has been involved with a number of issues with educational institutions In 2009 he was involved with a protest against a proposed student fee rate hike in private educational institutions 24 In 2010 Raje led a union of working staff at Parshvanath College of Engineering against the management of the University of Mumbai over questions of mismanagement non payment of salaries and sexual harassment 25 26 27 In November 2012 Rajan Raje instigated an investigation into an alleged forgery at the Patil College of Engineering in Chunabhatti Mumbai which had resulted in an unjustified increase in student fees 28 29 30 nbsp Rajan Raje discussing with Anna Hazare at Ralegan Siddhi Maharashtra Raje has supported Anna Hazare s anti corruption movement 31 and was one of the prominent members to fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill along with Hazare at a local level 1 32 Raje has supported decreased development in Western Ghat where illegal mining operations threaten the environment He organized a conference in 2013 and has advised the government of India on this issue 33 References edit a b Bike rally held in support of Anna s Jan Lokpal stir DNA Syndication 11 August 2011 a b c d e f Rajan Raje to float new party this week The Indian Express 13 November 2011 a b Rebel Rajan Raje challenges MNS with a new party DNA Syndication 18 November 2011 Speed news Thane politics The Times of India Retrieved 24 August 2013 Loksabha election 2009 MNS candidates MNS Official Website Thane rebel may upset MNS apple cart DNA Syndication 17 November 2011 Less jobs more crime The Times of India 9 February 2009 Archived from the original on 31 December 2013 Sulzer Pumps employees get Rs 1 20 lakh bonus payout The Times of India 9 September 2012 Archived from the original on 31 December 2013 At AAP launch in Maharashtra Kejriwal releases black paper on irrigation FIRSTPOST 3 December 2012 Kejriwal launches AAP in Maharashtra slams Chavan govt over irrigation scam India Today 2 December 2012 Aam Aadmi Party s Maharashtra unit launched in Raigad district India Today 3 December 2012 Mumbai Thane Whose election is it anyway The Hindu 10 October 2009 Archived from the original on 14 October 2009 KEEPING THE STAFF HAPPY Workers just love to be a part of this firm The Times of India 25 September 2008 Archived from the original on 30 December 2013 Political turncoats in for a close call The Economic Times 27 April 2009 MNS man to quit over English banner Hindustan Times 23 April 2010 Archived from the original on 28 April 2010 Mumbai after Thackeray Open Media Network 1 December 2012 Navi Mumbai unit s dy chief quits along with 31 others DNA Syndication 17 April 2009 Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra seeks irrigation scam probe MID DAY 3 December 2012 Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra seeks irrigatin scam probe issuu com 8 December 2012 High Power Trailer article wn com Retrieved 17 September 2013 Banned at home Yellow Oscar winner abroad dearcinema com 4 June 2013 Price of Power The Indian Express 2 June 2013 SIX YELLOW OSCARS GO TO SIX COUNTRIES uraniumfilmfestival org Retrieved 27 August 2013 Parents support fee hike protest DNA Syndication 30 December 2009 Ex trustee trying to defame college Afternoon DC 23 June 2010 City engineering college mgmt to be dissolved DNA Syndication 24 February 2010 Act or else we will agitate Parshvanath college union DNA Syndication 3 July 2010 Fake documents row Engineering college may face action DNA Syndication 13 November 2012 Fake documents row Engineering college may face action Daily News and Analysis 13 November 2012 Probe into fee hike by Vasantdada Patil College of Engineering college Daily News and Analysis 3 December 2012 Is political vendetta behind protests against Kher rediff com 13 April 2011 City residents to support Anna s cause DNA Syndication 28 December 2011 Why re examine the Gadgil Committee report on Western Ghats moneylife in 20 May 2013 External links editDharmaRajya Paksha Official Website High Power A short documentary film An article written by Rajan Raje on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project Strike in Eicher Motors A Gandhism Rajan Raje s views on Contract work System at Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai India Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rajan Raje amp oldid 1220071693, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
