Ramdas Athawale

Ramdas Athawale is an Indian politician and social activist who has served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha since 2014. A prominent Dalit leader, he has held the position of Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in the Government of India since 2016. Throughout his career, he has been a member of both the Lok Sabha and the Maharashtra Legislative Council, and previously served as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Maharashtra. Athawale is known for his advocacy regarding reservation policies, inter-caste marriage, and the empowerment of marginalized communities, often emphasizing the importance of social reform and the protection of Dalit rights within the Indian political landscape.