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
- Formerly associated with Shiv Sena
Legislative work
- MLA, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Ralegaon 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, 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