15 Facts About Rajendra Darda

Rajendra Jawaharlal Darda is the Editor-in-Chief of Lokmat Media Group, a well-known author and social worker.

Rajendra Darda was a three-time Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Rajendra Darda was a Cabinet Minister for Education and Minister of Industries in the government of Maharashtra.

Rajendra Darda attended a two-year advanced course in Graphic Arts from the London College of Printing.

Rajendra Darda published his first Marathi book "Zumbar", a travelogue narrating his experiences as a student in Europe and America in the 1970s.

Rajendra Darda has penned a book "Vibrant Vignettes" in English.

Rajendra Darda has authored a number of articles on a variety of issues and personalities.

Rajendra Darda is an expert in graphic arts and has completed two-year Advanced Course in Graphic Arts from London College of Printing.

Rajendra Darda received the Acharya Atre award of Sawaj Vyaspeeth from noted cartoonist late R K Laxman on February 15,2000 for excellence in the field of journalism.

Mr Rajendra Darda has always been committed to the cause of social justice, health and environment.

Rajendra Darda became the Minister of State for Energy, Finance and Planning, and later the Minister of State for Home.

Rajendra Darda was re-elected MLA from Aurangabad Constituency in 2004 and Aurangabad Constituency in 2009.

Rajendra Darda became the Minister for Industries in the newly constituted Cabinet of Maharashtra Government in November 2009 and later served as the School Education Minister.

Rajendra Darda has two sons Karan and Rishi, and a brother Vijay Jawaharlal Rajendra Darda who is Chairman of Lokmat and has served 3 times as an MP.

Rajendra Darda is married to Ashoo Darda, who is the chairperson of Lokmat Sakhi Manch.