Ramesh Bais, an Indian politician, became 23rd Governor of Maharashtra on 12 February 2023. |
He served in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 1985. |
Bais also held the positions of Governor of Tripura (2019) and Governor of Jharkhand (2021). |
He started his political career at 32 as a councillor of Raipur’s Municipal Corporation. |
Bais represented the Raipur constituency in the Lok Sabha from the 9th to the 16th term. |
He was a key contender for Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh in 2003 but withdrew his name at the last minute, paving the way for Raman Singh. |
Bais actively works on bills related to the rights of persons with disabilities and transgender rights. |
As Governor of Tripura, he voluntarily opted for a 30% salary cut during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Bais organized numerous social and cultural activities during his tenure, including health camps and sports competitions. |
While Governor of Jharkhand, he also took on the role of Chancellor in multiple universities in the state. |
Before becoming Governor of Maharashtra, he succeeded Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, who faced backlash over comments about Shivaji Maharaj. |
Bais has contributed to charity by distributing organic vegetables from Rajbhavan's garden. |
He has been a trusted confidant of Lal Krishna Advani and was closely associated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. |