# Manoj Kayande ( Politician)

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Manoj Devanand Kayande (born 23 June 1989) is an Indian politician and a Member of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing the Sindkhed Raja Assembly Constituency (Buldhana district). He is affiliated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

## Early Life and Education

Manoj Devanand Kayande was born on 23 June 1989 in Umbarakhed, Deulgaon Raja, Buldhana district. His father, Devanand Khanduji Kayande, is a former district council president, and his mother, Nandatai Devanand Kayande, is a prominent social worker. He has a brother, Satish Devanand Kayande.
Manoj Kayande completed his secondary and higher secondary education at Deulgaon Raja High School and later at Deulgaon Raja Arts and Science College. In 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Shri Venkatesh Arts, Commerce, and Science College, affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.

## Political Career

Manoj Kayande started his political journey as the Youth Congress President under the Indian National Congress (INC). However, ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, he joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) under the leadership of Ajit Pawar.
Previously, he served as a member of the Buldhana District Council. Currently, he is the MLA from Sindkhed Raja Constituency. In the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, he defeated Dr. Rajendra Bhaskarrao Shingane from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) by a margin of 4,650 votes.

### 2024 Assembly Election Results (Sindkhed Raja Assembly Constituency)

* Total Votes: 73,413
* Votes received by Manoj Kayande: 31.85%

## Vision and Future Plans

Manoj Kayande has proposed several developmental projects for the Sindkhed Raja Constituency, focusing on various sectors:

### 1. Historical Heritage and Tourism

* National Memorial at Jijau's Birthplace: Development of Jijabai’s birthplace in Sindkhed Raja as a national inspiration site.
* Jijau Festival: Promotion of Jijau Festival on an international scale to boost tourism and create employment opportunities.

### 2. Agriculture and Farmer Development

* Seed City Project: Establishing a seed city in Deulgaon Raja to provide incentives and improved facilities for employment.
* Farmer Roads and Encroachment Solutions: Resolving encroachment issues and constructing farmer-friendly roads.
* Wildlife Protection: Initiatives to protect farms from wildlife threats.

### 3. Water Management

* Expansion of Khadakpurna Right Canal: Increasing irrigation capacity to support agriculture.

### 4. Social Development

* Cultural Center for Banjara Community: Establishing a cultural center for the nomadic Banjara community.
* ITI for Minorities: Setting up technical training institutes for minority communities.

### 5. Infrastructure and Local Development

* Construction of Panchayat Samiti offices.
* Smart City Development: Transforming Sindkhed Raja and Dusarbid into smart cities.
* Water Conservation Projects: Completing pending water conservation projects.

### 6. Healthcare and Citizen Welfare

* Government Hospital: Setting up a major government hospital in Sindkhed Raja.
* Free Ambulance Services: Launching free ambulance services for citizens.

### 7. Religious and Pilgrimage Development

* Sant Chokhamela Birthplace: Developing it as a social inspiration center.
* Balaji Temple: Transforming the Balaji Temple in Deulgaon Raja into a Tirupati-style spiritual hub.

### 8. Transport and Connectivity Improvements

* Completion of the Jalna-Sindkhed railway route and Deulgaon Raja-Deulgaon Mahi railway line.
* Upgrading local railway stations.

### 9. Youth Empowerment

* Training Centers: Establishing centers for stock market, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI training.
* Employment Opportunities: Creating job opportunities for unemployed youth.

### 10. Education Development

* Colleges: Establishing medical, nursing, engineering, agricultural, and pharmacy colleges.
* Adventure Sports Centers: Setting up centers for adventurous sports and historical weaponry training.

## Personal Life

Manoj Kayande is married to Varsha Manoj Kayande. They reside in Deulgaon Raja, Buldhana.

# External Links =

* Official Website
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* YouTube
* X (formerly Twitter)
* Instagram