Anil Sole

Anil Sole
Assembly Member
for Nagpur Division
Assumed office
2009
Succeeded by Nitin Gadkari
Mayor of Nagpur
In office
2012–2014
Personal details
Born (1959-09-19) 19 September 1959
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Ashwini Sole
Occupation Politician
Religion Hinduism

Anil Sole (born 19 September 1959) is elected from Nagpur Graduate Constituency Maharashtra Legislative Council.[1][2] He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) & RSS and was also the president of the Nagpur City of the BJP and a MLC of Maharashtra.

His political career commenced in the early eighties, when he became President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (youth wing of the BJP) in Maharashtra. At the age of 33, Sole became the first time corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation and served as corporator for five consecutive terms (including as Nominated Member), in 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012.

He is also elected as the Vice President Mayor in Council of the State of Maharashtra in 2012.[3] And President of the Mayor Councils of India 2014.[4]

Early life

Sole was born to Madhuri, and Madhukar-rao Sole.

His father, Madhukar-rao Sole, died of chronic health issues in 2015.

Education and early career

Sole completed B.Sc & M.Sc (Mathematics) from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

He was inspired to join the student's movement by Late Dattaji Didolkar, since he was an active member of ABVP while in college.In the ABVP, he led the students of the region in various movements & agitations like Fee Hikes or Reforms in education.Then he exhibited his strength to shoulders the various responsibilities and took active party in University Elections.

Family and personal life

Anil Sole married Ashwini. They have a two son named Vishal & Vipul.

Political career

In 1992, at age 33, Sole was elected as a corporator. In 2012 he became Mayor[5] of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. In 2014 he was elected for the first time to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency after Nitin Gadkari became Central Cabinet Minister of India.

Mark on Municipal Governance

As First Citizen of the Nagpur City (2012–2014) made Popular Mayor of City. He played a key role in shaping the city as Green City with various movements & programs with NGO's of Nagpur City. Sole with his team launched Tree Plantation campaign of planting 1Lacs Tree in a day. Famous river on whose name given to City "NAG RIVER"[6] Cleaning Environment movement.[7] His lasting efforts with team support from Councillors bring city various awards and nominations in Urban Development.[8]

Mr Sole has major achievements stands out in particular as Mayor of the City Nagpur, NAG River Renewable & Initiative for Save Energy Campaign for the City[9]

Achievements & Awards

ABP News Awards --

India Today award for Most Entertaining City 2013[12]

Positions held

Positions in Social Sphere

  • Professor of Mathematics in VMV College Nagpur (1985-2011)
  • President,[13] Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nagpur (2009)
  • Re-elected President,[14] Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nagpur (2015)

Within BJP

Legislative

References

  1. ↑ http://thehitavada.com/news-details/bjp-candidate-anil-sole-wins-graduates-constituency-seat
  2. ↑ <http://www.bjp.org/en/media-resources/press-releases/list-biennial-elections-to-mlc-from-graduates-and-teachers-of-karnataka-and-maharashtra
  3. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Mayor-Sole-is-vice-president-of-state-mayors-council/articleshow/13231342.cms
  4. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/all-india-mayors-conference-concludes-sole-terms-fruitful/01122248
  5. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Anil-Sole-is-mayor-Sandip-Jadhav-deputy/articleshow/12154981.cms
  6. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/mayor-sole-terms-nag-river-cleaning-pms-apt-words-as-a-major-feat-during-his-tenure/09070713
  7. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/keep-environment-clean-pollution-free-mayor-anil-sole-appeals-nagpur-citizens/06051300
  8. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/nagpur-bags-best-city-award-mayor-sole-to-receive-honor-today-in-delhi-pro-ignorant/03061326
  9. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/city-saves-1456-6-units-of-electricity-on-full-moon-night/01172141
  10. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/jubilant-city-mayor-sole-and-standing-committe-chief-thakre-arrived-nagpur-with-best-city-award/03071259
  11. ↑ http://www.nagpurorange.com/tag/nagpur-city/
  12. ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-best-cities-winners-and-why-they-made-it-survey/1/251350.html
  13. ↑ http://www.shikshakbank.com/management/
  14. ↑ http://www.shikshakbank.com/management/
  15. ↑ http://www.nagpurtoday.in/graduate-constituency-results-anil-sole-adds-crowning-glory-to-bjp-with-thumping-win/06241953
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