Ashok Uike

Prof. Ashok Ramaji Uike is an Indian politician & three term MLA. He was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Ralegaon constituency in the 2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was sworn in as Minister of Tribal Development in Devendra Fadnavis cabinet in Dec 2024.

Political career

Party affiliation

• Currently aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (from 2014 onwards)

• Formerly associated with Shiv Sena (until 2014)

Legislative work

• MLA, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Ralegaon (ST) Constituency
• Terms served: 2014–2019, 2019–2024, and 2024–Present

Ministerial roles

Minister of Tribal Development, Maharashtra

• Initially held the post in 16 June 2019 (Fadnavis I ministry), serving until 8 November 2019
• Reappointed to the same portfolio in the Third Fadnavis ministry, starting 15 December 2024—currently incumbent

Guardian Minister of Chandrapur District

• Appointed Guardian Minister for Chandrapur District on 18 January 2025, a position he currently holds

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