Dhangar Community

A Lifetime of Advocacy for the Dhangar Community

A lifetime of advocacy for social justice, reservation, and community empowerment.

To secure reservation, communities must unite and seek political representation.

— Hon. Ramrao Wadkute, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Widely recognised as a leader of the Dhangar community, Hon. Ramrao Wadkute has consistently raised issues of social justice, reservation, and equal opportunity.

The Dhangar community — a historically significant pastoral community in Maharashtra — has long sought constitutional recognition and reservation benefits. Ramrao Wadkute has been at the forefront of this advocacy, representing community concerns in the legislature and at public forums.

After his Rajya Sabha nomination, he reaffirmed his commitment to continuously work for Dhangar community reservation — pursuing constitutional and social justice through parliamentary representation.

Dhangar community felicitation
Sangli — Civic Felicitation

Sangli — Civic Felicitation

Community Representation

Community Representation

Water & Development

Water & Development

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Community Empowerment

Organising and uniting community groups for collective progress.

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ST Reservation Advocacy

Long-term advocacy for constitutional recognition and reservation benefits.

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Educational Opportunities

Ensuring students receive access to government schemes and scholarships.

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Economic Advancement

Supporting livestock rearing, housing schemes, and livelihood programmes.

To secure reservation, communities must unite and seek political representation.

— Hon. Ramrao Wadkute, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha