Vinayak Raut
Vinayak Raut
Constituency: Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg
Born/Date of Birthday: 15 March 1954
Place of Birth: Talgaon, Distt. Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Political party: Shiv Sena
Educational Qualifications: M.A. (Political Science)
Educated at: University of Mumbai
Profession: Businessperson
Marital Status: Married
Date of Marriage: 24 Nov 1984
Spouse's Name: Smt. Shamal Vinayak Raut
No. of Sons: Gitesh Raut
No.of Daughters: Ms. Ruchi Raut
Parents: Shri Bhaurao Atmaram Raut, Smt. Rukmini Bhaurao Raut
Permanent Address: Matrukrupa, Balwadi, Datta Mandir Road, Vakola, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400055, Maharashtra
Tel : (022) 26672759, 09820400219 (M)
Fax : (022) 26694555
Official Website: vinayakraut.dudaone.com
Vinayak Raut (born 15 March 1954) is an Indian politician serving as the Member of Parliament, Loksabha. He is leader of Shiv Sena in Lok Sabha representing Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency in the 17th Lok Sabha. Originally from Mumbai, Raut was previously elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Vile Parle of Mumbai for 1999-2004 as a Shiv Sena candidate. He was also elected as a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council from Shiv Sena Party in 2012. He resigned on 27 May 2014 from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Raut was elected as MP for Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency since the 2014 elections.
Positions held
1985-1992: Councillor, B.M.C., Mumbai
1999-2004: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
2005: All India Party Secretary, Shiv Sena
2012-2014: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council
2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
2019: Elected to 17th Lok Sabha
2019: Leader Of Lok Sabha Shivsena
