Arvind Sawant

Arvind Ganpat Sawant (Marathi: अरविंद गणपत सावंत) is a Shiv Sena politician from Mumbai. He is a member of the 16th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Mumbai South constituency^[1] of Maharashtra.

Positions Held

• 1996-2002: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council (1 st term)
• 2004-2010: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council (2nd term)
• 2010 : Deputy Leader, Spokes person Shiv Sena^[2]
• 2014 : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
• Aug. 2014 onwards : Member, Estimates Committee
• Sep. 2014 onwards : Member, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
• President, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Kamgar Sangh

Social Work

• Participated in “Diwali Celebration” with “Adivasi communities” in Mokhada Taluka, Dist, Thane for last 20 years & more.
• Adopted 450 starving children in Mokhada Taluka, and provided them complete Health Services (medicine & nutritious food) till they are grown healthy.
• Provided permanent High pressure Gas Stoves and Cylinders to 110 “Aanganwadis” in Mokhada District, which helped to stop the usage of burning woods for cooking food items like Khichadi in Anganwadi. It helped to save the tree cuttings, protected the environment, it stopped the smoke in Anganwadi and secured pollution free premises.
• Provided food, grains, clothes to Adivasi communities in the area of Toranmal, Nandurbar, Tryambakeshwar, Igatpuri, Peth, Surgana in Nashik District.
• Provided immediate financial aid of Rs.10,000/- in Guhagar to Vengurla belt to the families affected by FAYAN Storm – Most of the beneficiaries were Muslims.
• Provided immediate help of Rs.5000/- to 26 July 2005 FLOOD affected MTNL families in different areas.
• Arranging programme for last 25 years to felicitate and guide the children of MTNL Staff those who secured more than 80% marks in SSC Examination. Guidance was arranged from High-profile personalities in different fields of the society.

Overview

• Arvind Sawant is known today as good orator, the foundation of oratory was laid in - Dr. Shirodkar High School – Oratory competition. Inspired with the speeches of Shivsenapramukh. In 1988 he was adjudged as the Best Orator in Maharashtra Legislative Council and conferred the award of Commonwealth Parliamentary Board by the then Governor of Maharashtra - Shri P.C. Alexander. Received appreciations from Shivsenapramukh.
• Participated in Shivsena’s 80% Social Activity programme – arranged and participated in the drives of Blood Donation, Eye Donation & Free Tuition Classes.
• Physically worked as a Teacher/Tutor in the classes run by late Principal Vamanrao Mahadik, Shivsena MLA from to the students of financially weak families.
• Sports activities – fascination of Cricket. Played Times Shield and other cricket tournament, Lawn Tennis, Kabbaddi, Carrom & Kho – Kho etc.
• Music – listening of old Hindi/Marathi songs especially songs of Mohd. Raffi, Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Mangeshkar
• Drama – Acted in Drama in the Inter University competition and then Bombay Telephones.
• During College education period, actively participated in Art Fields with the subject related to Marathi community. Arranged many programme through Marathi Literature Institutes.
• President of Sewri Ganeshotsav Mandal. During its Silver Jubilee year, arrangement of stage management was executed in skillful manner, with Marathi cultural programme such as Bhajans, etc. It’s procession on the emersion day was arranged with different artistic scenes & activities. Noted and acclaimed by BBC News Channel.
• Chairman of Shankar Mahadeo Sawant Gramvikas Institute of Kumbhawde, Kankavli in Sindhudurg District. Provided educational/financial help and guidance to the students. Extended co-operation & provided guidance for running Hostel (Girls & Boys) of the said institute. The Students of the institute succeeded in getting 100% results in SSC Examination for past continuous 10 years.

Glimpse over Journey

• 1968 - Shivsena Gat Pramukh. Services rendered in Election Duties and Participated in various agitations organized by Shivsena
• 1969 - Whole heartedly participated in Maharashtra – Karnataka Border agitation. (Seema Andolan)
• 1977 - During the rise of Janata Party, many party workers left Shivsena. Remained active in the party with deep faith on Shivsenapramukh.
• 1984 - Formation of Sthaniya Lokadhikar Samiti (SLS) in MTNL. Staked own service and participated in SLS agitation and compelled MTNL Management to select 350 local candidates (Bhoomi Putra) as Junior Engineer.
• 1985 - Valuable participation in securing success in BMC Election in Sewri area
• 1985 - Entrusted as Shivsena Pandharpur Taluka Sampark pramukh (Coordinator)
• 1986 - Entrusted as Sampark Pramukh (coordinator) for Pandharpur Loksabha constituency.
• 1988 - Formed Union by name of “Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Kamgar Sangh” in MTNL, more than 15000 thousand employees became the member of the Union. Since then secured victory in 5 consecutive Biannual elections for Majority Union. As a champion of the working class, he succeeded in making two outstanding wage agreements for MTNL employees without resorting to strikes or agitation and achieved a major demand of Govt. Pension to MTNL employees.
• 1988 - Successfully participated in Prapoganda Committee during the Shivsena National Conference held at Pune.
• 1988 - Appointment as General Secretary of ST Kamgar Sena formed in 1988 by Hon. Shivsenapramukh. He has travelled through S.T. in whole Mahrashtra to form S.T. Sena in 30 districts of Maharashtra. 1992-93 - Appointed as Jalgaon Sampark Pramukh (coordinator) Worked hard to get 4 Assembly Seats elected.
• 1994 - With the inspiration of Shri Udhavji, executed full flanged concrete work in organising Shivsena National conference held at Nashik. The style of work was adored by Hon. Shivsenapramukh and he was honoured with felicitation.
• 1995 - Appointed as North Maharashtra Sampark Pramukh (coordinator) then Shivsena Won Municipal Corporation election first time in Dhule, and also Won Assembly seat of Sindkheda first time. During the tenure as Samparkpramukh Shivsena’s five MLAS were elected first time in Nashik district
• 1996 - Nominated as MLC by the Governor of Maharashtra on the recommendation received from “Balasaheb”
• 1996 - With the grace of Shivsenapramukh appointed as Shivsena Deputy Leader.
• 1996 - Adjudged as the Best Orator in Maharashtra Legislative Council and conferred the award of Commonwealth Parliamentary Board by the then Governor of Maharashtra - Shri P.C. Alexander. Received appreciations from Shivsenapramukh.
• 1998 - Executed a good Wage agreement for State Transport Workers during my General Secretary tenure.
• 2001 - First term of MLC completed. Continued endless party work.
• 2004 - Nominated as MLC second time. Opportunity to execute best experience in the Legislative Council.
• 2005 - Entrusted responsibility of Pune & Nagar districts. Won Municipal Corporation Election. Erected Shivsena Own Party Office at Pune with the help of Shivsainiks
• 2005 - Dr. Vijaya Wad – President Marathi Vishwakosh Nirmiti Mandal dedicated her own written book named “Gujgoshti”
• 2007 - Pune Municipal Corporation election. (Mumbai BMC Election also slated at the same time). Political Analyzers forecasted limited success maximum up to 10 Councilors Despite absence of senior leaders, 21 Councilors got elected. With the consent & guidance of Shri Uddhavji, Pune Pattern was established, due to which Deputy Mayor, Chairman of Standing Committee posts came to Shivsena.
• 2008 - First time in the history of Pune Municipal corporation, succeeded to get elected Nominated Member Dr. Pooja Yadav
• 2009 - In addition to Pune, Nagar, entrusted with Nashik district responsibility. Maintained status Quo position in Assembly election. Due to hard work and good coordination, 2 member of parliaments got elected instead of earlier strength of 1 number. First time Member of Parliament was elected in Nagar district during the tenure
• 2010 - Again entrusted with Nashik samparkpramukh (coordinator) responsibility.
• 2011 - Entrusted with Nanded, Hingoli Sampark Pramukh (coordinator). Succeeded in getting elected 3 Councilors in Hingoli by-election. Full flanged participation in Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Council Election. Successful in securing Shivsena party in power.
• 2012 - Entrusted with full responsibility of Nashik Municipal Corporation election. No support from BJP.
• 2014 - Elected as Member of Parliament in May 2014 from Mumbai South Loksabha constituency

Recent Awards

• 'Best Union Leader' Newsmakers Achievers Award 2016.
• 'Mumbai Bhushan" Puraskar 2017 by Jeevanadhar Foundation.
• Selected amongst 25 Best MPs in India by Fame India Magazine Survey 2017.

References

External links

• Official website
• Shiv Sena Home Page
• Arvind Sawant parliament profile
• MP Track