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MPG-Batch 12 Guest Lectures
SHRI. RAJEEV GOWDA
Designation: - MP, Rajya Sabha
Topic: - Functioning of Parliament
Date: 06 August 2017
He analyzed how people opinion should get consolidated in politics and governance. Prof. Rajeev Gowda emphasized
on the concept of changing ourselves in order to tune our aspirations to successful social and political life. He gave a
historical political perspective of Karnataka. He discussed the present political trend in the state.
SHRI. ASHOK WANKHEDE
Designation:- Senior Journalist, ABP News
Date: 19 April 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Ashok Wankhede. He emphasized on the need for
professionalism in politics. Mr. Ashok Wankhede said, Media provides a platform for people to express their
preferences in governance. Shri. Ashok Wankhede with Prof. Parimal Maya Sudhakar, Prof. Mahesh Sane and MPG-12
Students.
DR. K.E.SEETHA RAM
Designation:-: University of Tokyo, Japan
Topic: Dimensions of Excellence
Date: 17 April 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Dr. K. E. Seetha Ram. He said, Political leadership should be ethical
and responsible. He said, Political leaders should evolve higher order ideas. They must concentrate on important issues
like 'Drinking Water. Dr. K. E. Seetha Ram with MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. CHARANSINGH THAKUR
Designation:-Corporator, Katol
Topic: Election Management & Campaigning
Date: 21 March 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Charansingh Thakur. Shri Charansingh Thankur expressed his
experiences about local elections in Vidarbha. He shared experience about first election he fought for Zilla Parishad.
He also talked about how he sanctioned Drinking water Scheme for his village from Planning Commission of India. He
motivated students to enter into active politics with ethics, morals and vision for development of Society
SHRI. BHANUPRATAP BARGE
Designation:-ACP & In-Charge Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
Topic: ISIS and its Challenge in India
Date: 15 March 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Bhanupratap Barge. He spoke on growing threat of Islamist
terrorist organizations world over as well as in India. He told that Maoist violence is more dangerous to country's peace
and security than violence by any other organization. He appealed to the youth to be more conscious and alert in
fighting terrorism in India. He also said that different religious communities need to interact and understand each
other. The de-radicalization process requires efforts by all sections of society. Shri. Bhanupratap Barge with Prof. Dr.
Haridas Associate Director, MITSOG and MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. BACCHU KADU
Designation:-MLA, Achalpur
Topic: Public representatives & their Responsibilities
Date: 11 April 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Bacchu kadu. He said that Party affiliation is not required to
serve the people. What is required is commitment and determination towards public service. He said that we should
live not only to serve our own needs. Serving the national interests also should be among our objectives. Progress
becomes a reality only when there are collective efforts. Shri. Bacchu kadu with Prof. Dr. Haridas Associate Director,
MITSOG and MPG-12 Students.
MRS. SHEFALI VAIDYA
Designation:-Freelance writer and newspaper columnist
Topic: Use of Social Media in Politics
Date: 3rd March, 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Mrs. Shephali Vaidya. Explained different Social media tools and
how to use these tools for Election Campaign. Explained difference between Traditional Media and Social Media. She
also explained various tactics for effective use of Social Media.
MRS. AMRITA DHAWAN
Designation:-National President, National Students’ Union of India
Topic: Political Marketing and Election Campaigns
Date: 2nd March, 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Mrs. Amrita Dhawan. She said ideas survive length and breadth of
time. Mere packaged marketing does not last long. She emphasized on anticipating the competitor's move and get
prepared in advance. She said that political communication is as important as political work. Without proper political
communication, no amount of political work will be paid of by the voters. Mrs. Amrita Dhawan with Prof. Dr. Haridas
Associate Director, MITSOG and MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. AMIT JOGI
Designation:-MLA, Chhattisgarh
Date: 23rd, January, 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Amit Jogi. He strongly criticized Chhattisgarh government's
move to sell liquor and advocated for prohibition in the state. He also talked against raising of salary of MLAs. He said
that budget allocation of the govt. can change face of the society. However, today youth is unaware what are the plans
of government for upcoming days. He said that biggest problem in Chattisgarh is unemployment and priority should
be given to provide jobs to the people in the state. He also said that local resident of Chattisgarh should be given
preference in job allocation. Shri. Amit Jogi with Prof. Dr. Haridas Associate Director, MITSOG and MPG-12 Students.
DR. VINAY SAHASRABUDDHE
Designation:-MP, Rajya Sabha
Topic: Challenges of Indian Democracy
Date: 8th January 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of eminent guest Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe. Started his speech with History of
Democracy in India. Vinay ji also elaborated Alternative Election Systems across globe. Added comments on
amendments of Election systems in India. Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe with Prof. Dr. S. S. Haridas, faculty members and
MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. AVINASH DHARMADHIKARI
Designation:-Former IAS officer
Topic: India's Nuclear Diplomacy
Date: 3rd January 2017
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of eminent guest Shri. Avinash Dharmadhikari. Spoke on India's advent in the nuclear
club after years of planning and thoughtfulness. He said India's record in nuclear non-proliferation is impeccable and
hence India deserved a rightful place in the nuclear club. He said India-US nuclear deal is one of the greatest
achievement of India post-independence although its follow up has not been very prompt and encouraging. He
asserted that India will, sooner or later, become member of NSG as well as Security Council of UN.
SWAMI AGNIVESH
Designation:-Former MLA of Haryana and Advisor, WCPA, New Delhi
Topic: His Political Journey
Date: 30th December 2016
Spoke on his own journey in political and social field. Also explained the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act. Inspired
students to take up people's issues and fight against corruption. Swami Agnivesh with Prof. Dr. S. S. Haridas, faculty
members and MPG-12 Students.
DR. NEELAM GORHE
Designation:-MLC, ShivSena
Topic: Social Justice: Governance Issues in Government & Non-Government
Organizations
Date: 17th October 2016
SHRI. ATUL LONDHE
Designation:-NCP State Spokesperson
Topic: Foreign Affairs
Date: 12th October 2016
Shri. Atul Londhe highlighted various contours of foreign policy. He spoke about India and its position in world politics.
Session was fruitful to the MPG-12 students as Shri. Atul Londhe explained our stance on various foreign policy
matters, Changing dynamics of US China India Russia and other world powers, Surgical strikes and his parties stand on
the same, How global economics dominate global politics, Gulf countries, African Countries, Asian countries and
evolving dynamics in these regions etc.
SHRI. AMAR SABLE
Designation:-MP, Rajya Sabha
Topic: Modi Government schemes for social justice
Date: 12th October 2016
Felicitation of Shri. Amar Sable by Prof. Manish Kelkar. Spoke on why Social Justice and reservations are required. He
highlighted various schemes like JanDhan yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Insurance Schemes, Skill Development Schemes,
Mudra Bank schemes of Modi government. Shri. Amar Sable with Prof. Dr. Haridas Associate Director, MITSOG and
MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. PRALHAD JOSHI
Designation:-MP, Lok Sabha
Topic: Role of State President & Strategies for building Political
Organization
Date: 27th September 2016
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Pralhad Joshi Shri. Pralhad Joshi spoke about his Political
Journey. He elaborated organisation structure of Bhartiya Janata Party. Shri. Pralhad Joshi with Prof. Dr. Haridas
Associate Director, MITSOG and MPG-12 Students.
DR. KUMAR SAPTARSHI
Designation:-President of Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand) and Maharashtra Gandhi
Smarak Nidhi
Topic: Leadership Skills of Mahatma Gandhiji
Date: 4th October 2016
Dr. Saptarshi explained the phenomenon of people's movements, i.e. Jan-Andolan, and its uniqueness of being Indian.
The true jan-andolan has to follow Gandhiji's description of 5 phases of Satyagrah. Dr. Saptarshi talked about his own
experiences being in the midst of several struggles wherein he promised 100% success without a single human
casualty. Each time he emerged successful due to inspiration he derived from Gandhi's life. Eminent Guest Dr. Kumar
Saptarshi with Prof. Dr. Haridas Associate Director, MITSOG Prof. Manish Kelkar and MPG-12 Students.
SHRI. PANDURANG BALKAWADE
Designation:-Eminent Historian
Topic: Leadership skills of Shivaji Maharaj
Date: 5th October 2016
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Shri. Pandurang Balkawade. Explained from 12th century to 17th
century social, economically. Political, cultural situations. It gave exact situation before Shivaji Maharaj era to all
students. Explained traits of Shivaji Maharaj from Administration, War strategy, Agriculture, taxation policies, Ethics
etc. How Shivaji Maharaj working style is necessary in 21st Century. He elaborated how Shivaji Maharaj handled
different situations.
SHRI. MANI SHANKAR AIYAR
Designation:-Former Union Minister
Topic: Panchayati Raj, 2) India Pakistan Relations
Date: 22nd & 23rd Aug, 2016
He spoke on How panchayat raj system evolved in India. During the Constitution making process, it was Gandhi's wish
to include a formulation on Panchayati Raj in the Constitution of India. After 1957, Nehru made concerted efforts to
create responsive grass-root machinery for better implementation of government initiatives and programmes.
However, it was Rajiv Gandhi's government, followed by P V Narsinha Rao's government that Constitution was
amended to make the Panchayati Raj as integral and mandatory part of the Constitution. He spoke on necessity of
cordial relationship between India and Pakistan. He has elaborated his own experience of an officer at the Indian
consulate in Karachi for 4 years. He outlined the different social groups within Pakistan and their approach towards
India.
SMT. MARGARET ALVA
Designation:-Former Governor and Former Union Minister
Topic: Changing Face of Indian Democracy
Date: 19th August 2016
She spoke on her political journey since beginning, which is entwined with development of India's political system. She
explained the work she did for her Lok Sabha constituency and the reasons for her victories and defeats in electrol
politics. Smt. Margaret Alva with Prof. Dr. S. S. Haridas, faculty members and MPG-12 Students.
DR. BHARATKUMAR RAUT
Designation:-Former MP, Rajya Sabha
Topic: Interface between media and politics
Date: 15th August 2016
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of eminent guest Dr. Bharatkumar Raut. Spoke in detail on the interface between
media and politics. He spoke about ideal work ethics for a politician, how they should develop a cordial working
relationship with the media, avoid controversies, be a good listener for being a good orator. He stressed on having a
balanced opinion on issues, the necessity of maintaining a dialogue at all times even with ones adversaries and being
humble, honest and punctual in public life. He spoke about his association with Shiv Sena, his experiences as a Member
of Parliament, the firmness in decision making of Late Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray. Dr. Bharatkumar Raut with Prof. Dr.
S. S. Haridas, faculty members and MPG-12 Students.
AIR MARSHAL BHUSHAN GOKHALE
Designation:-Former Vice Chief of Air Staff
Topic: National Security
Date: 9th August 2016
Warm Welcome and Felicitation of Eminent Guest Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale. Explained about threats from cyber
war, internal instability and other non-conventional ways of war in the future. Eminent Guest Air Marshal Bhushan
Gokhale with Prof. Dr. Haridas Associate Director, MITSOG Prof. Manish Kelkar, Prof. Mahesh Sane and MPG-12
Students.
CAPT. GANESH KARNIK
Designation:-MLC (BJP), Karnataka Assembly
Topic: Politics Vs. Military
Date: 5th August 2016
Discussed about the Challenges to the Indian Democracy, change in self as politician (Ethics/ Politician) and politics
Vs. Military. Capt. Karnik very well explained the situation in Kashmir
DR. NARENDRA JADHAV
Designation:-MP, Rajya Sabha, Former Member, Planning Commission,
Topic: Chairperson on Committee for writing History of RBI
Economics and Politics of GST
Date: 5th August 2016
He spoke about the necessity for GST, the historic importance of having the Bill passed in both the houses, how it
would be a game changer and one of the biggest reforms since the 1991 Economic Reforms. He explained in detail the
stages, changes and deliberations through which the Bill had to go before it saw the light of the day. The impact it
would have on net saving of taxes was also thrown light upon. Hon. Jadhav Sir also spoke how a lot of work still remains
to be done, benefits of GST for bringing in FDI, shifting from a supplier end tax regime to a consumption driven tax
regime, avoidance of double and multiple taxation etc.