A staunch social activist of nationalist ideology, Dr. Vinay P. Sahasrabuddhe is a well-known scholar-thinker of political science and democracy. A renowned trainer of elected representatives by profession, Dr. Sahasrabuddhe represented the state of Maharashtra as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), 2016 – 2022. He holds a Doctorate in Political Science (Ph.D.) from the prestigious University of Mumbai and did his post-graduation in English literature. He is currently serving as the President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, a prestigious Govt. of India body, that promotes Indian culture across the globe. Dr. Sahasrabuddhe is In-charge of Thane (Maharashtra) Lok Sabha constituency for 2024 general elections. Dr. Sahasrabuddhe has also been the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports EWCY&S).

Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe was born in a middle-class family at Dhule in North Maharashtra. His father Shri Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe worked with Khadi and Village Industries Commission. He retired as In-Charge Principal of KVIC’s Training Centre at Bengeri, Hubli in Karnataka. Dr. Sahasrabuddhe’s mother, Smt. Sudha Sahasrabuddhe served as a montessori teacher at KVIC’s Training Centre at Trimbak Vidya Mandir Colony near Nasik. Dr. Sahasrabuddhe has an elder brother, Shri Vishwas Sahasrabuddhe and two elder sisters, Smt. Anuradha Abhyankar and Smt. Sheela Soma).

Born on November 10, 1957 at Nasik in

a middle-class family, Vinay had his schooling initially in Dhule, the native place of Sahasrabuddhes and later at Trimbak Vidya Mandir near Nasik and eventually at Nasik itself. While in Std 4, through a competitive examination, Vinay was selected for Govt Public School, Nasik (Shaskiya Vidya Niketan), an innovative chain of schools for grooming talented students from rural areas. From Std 5 to Std 11, Vinay study at this residential school. It is there he learnt the initial lessons of leadership and creativity. His innate talent and skills in activities like public speaking, theatre, writing and journalism…

Later he joined Rambhau Mhalgi

Prabodhini as its principal functionary in 1988 after brief stints in media (Sub-Editor of Mid-Day, Mumbai) as well as corporate sector (PRO of Camlin Ltd). He was elected as a Member of Senate of the University of Mumbai where he worked for over 18 long years. All his efforts were directed towards strengthening the institutional mechanism of the functioning of University of Mumbai.

University of Mumbai is one of India’s oldest universities. Established in 1857, this University has always remained a key centre of …