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The Indian youth symbolises a new ray of hope for the ever-increasing and complicating problems confronting our society. This young social activist represents this youth's dynamism. A commitment to the society, a vow to contribute her bit, a belief in positive change and a zeal to ignite young souls along this path is what define Utkarsha Rupwate.

Persuaded that along with social endeavours political activism is equally important; and instead of being a fence-sitter its essential to get into the system and make your positive contribution, Utkarsha Rupwate is an active member of the Indian National Congress in Maharashtra. Born and brought up in a Congress loyalist family, she is a 3rd generation congress worker in her family. Utkarsha Rupwate started her individual political journey at the Indian Youth Congress in 2011 and is currently the Spokesperson and General Secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress.

Journey
Having completed her Graduation from St. Xavier College, Mumbai with a specialization in Sociology in 2004; she went on to pursue her Masters in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and graduated with a specialization in 'Social Welfare Administration’ in 2006.

Convinced that she wanted to work in rural Maharashtra, Utkarsha Rupwate has been working in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra for the last 14 years. Through non-profit organizations like the Bahujan Shikshan Sangh, Kusumtai Chaudhari Mahila Kalyani, Bal Kalyani, Dadasaheb Rupwate Foundation, Yuva Bharati Yuvak Sanghatana – participating in several issue-based movements and agitations, she is focused to work on issues related to women’s empowerment, youth development, education and upliftment of the downtrodden communities and rural development.

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Family/ Political Background
Dhanaji Nana Chaudhari (Maternal Great Grandfather) – A Gandhian stalwart, social reformer, freedom fighter, and the main driving force behind the historical Faizpur Session of the Indian National Congress of 1937. He was assassinated in 1952 by certain anti-social elements as a result of his revolutionary views on social reforms.

Dadasaheb Rupwate (Paternal Grandfather) was a trusted lieutenant of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and a mass leader of the Dalit Movement; he shouldered several important portfolios as an MLC & Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra. Dadasaheb was instrumental in diverting the Buddhist – Scheduled Caste population as a pivotal vote bank for the INC in the State. A mass leader with a following across communities.

Madhukarrao Chaudhari (Maternal Grandfather) was a reckoned staunch Gandhian, active in the Sarvodaya movement. At the young age of 21 years he entered the Cabinet of Maharashtra and handled several important portfolios over 20 years; Education, Finance, Revenue, and Culture and went on to become the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He was closely associated with many pioneering educational institutions and worked extensively with the Hindi Rashtrabhasha Prachaar Samiti.

Premanand Rupwate (Father) was a senior, well-known INC leader in the state; acclaimed for his understanding of the social parlance, adherence to the INC and Indian Constitution, and oratory. Starting with Youth Congress he went on to be the Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress. His appeal as a well-educated, vocal leader – a Buddhist leader – was massive!

Mr Shirish Madhukarrao Chaudhari (Maternal Uncle) – Currently MLA from the Raver – Yaval Constituency and Vice–President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.