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.