Meghana Bordikar

Meghana Deepak Sakore-Bordikar is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2019, winning Jintur assembly constituency in Parbhani. She defeated Vijay Manikrao Bhamale of the Nationalist Congress Party.

Early life and background Meghna Deepak Sakore-Bordikar, commonly known as Meghna Didi, hails from a prominent political family in Marathwada, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of Ramprasad Kadam Bordikar, a five-term Member of the Legislative Assembly. Although her initial career aspirations did not include politics, her commitment to public service and her understanding of political dynamics led her to enter the political arena. Bordikar began her political journey by contesting local body elections, where she was elected as the group leader of the Zilla Parishad. She is married to Deepak Sakore, an IPS officer, and they have two children.

Political career

Meghna Sakore-Bordikar was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the 2019 elections, representing the Jintur constituency in Parbhani. She won the seat by a margin of 3,717 votes, establishing herself as one of the strongest women politicians in the region.

As a member of the Parbhani Zilla Parishad, she implemented various initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers, including subsidized loans and maintaining fertilizer reserves. Her focus on agricultural development has led to significant improvements in the water sector, sustainable irrigation practices, and the distribution of fertilizers and seeds.

Major Contributions & Work

Throughout her term, Meghna Bordikar has been actively involved in grassroots initiatives. She has visited every village in her constituency, often residing among the people to better understand their challenges. Her contributions include:

Facilitating the construction of public toilets. Promoting the Kranti Jyoti Jagaran Abhiyan to encourage cleanliness since 2011. Advocating for water conservation and environmental sustainability. Addressing addiction issues and unemployment through educational initiatives. Championing women and youth empowerment.

Known as 'Jal Mitra' for her dedication to environmental conservation, Meghna Didi is also an avid environmentalist with a passion for tree planting. She views politics as a platform for public service, stating, “Rajniti janseva ka ek madhyam hai, aur mai sadev janseva ke liye pratibadh rahungi” (Politics is a means of serving the people, and I will always be committed to public service).