Former Member of Parliament
Lokneta Ramsheth Thakur
Former Member of Parliament
A visionary leader devoted to education, social development and public welfare.
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Elected to the Lok Sabha from Kulaba (Raigad) in 1998 and 1999.
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Felicitated in the presence of Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari.
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Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Sharad Pawar at the "Sharadratna" awards.
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Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara presents a citation through Sharad Pawar.
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Born in the small village of Nhava Khadi in Panvel taluka, Ramsheth Thakur began life dredging sand from the creek. Educated in Rayat Shikshan Sanstha schools, he became a teacher, then a successful entrepreneur and twice the MP for Raigad.
Carrying forward the legacy of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, he gave back to society through schools, colleges and public-welfare work, which is why the people honour him as "Lokneta".
Born at Nhava Khadi
B.A. from Satara; became a teacher
Started construction business
The Sanstha's first school opens at Gavhan
Elected MP from Kulaba
Dedicated the Rambag garden at Nhava Khadi
Notebooks, uniforms and educational aid for needy students every year.
Free health check-ups and medicines.
National kabaddi tournament and Panvel-Kharghar marathons.
Atal Karandak one-act plays, drama and Agri-Koli festivals.
God kept giving to me. What I received is not mine, it is His, and I am returning it to Him in many forms.— Lokneta Ramsheth Thakur
