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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Anil Sole
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| constituency_AM1 = Nagpur Graduate Constituency (Vidhan Parishad constituency)
| term_start1 = 2009
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| successor1 = [[Nitin Gadkari]]
| office3 = [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation|Mayor of Nagpur]]
| term_start3 = 2012
| term_end3 = 2014
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|09|19|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
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| occupation = Politician
| spouse = Ashwini Sole
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'''Anil Sole''' (born 19 September 1959) is elected from Nagpur Graduate Constituency [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thehitavada.com/news-details/bjp-candidate-anil-sole-wins-graduates-constituency-seat |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002015649/http://thehitavada.com/news-details/bjp-candidate-anil-sole-wins-graduates-constituency-seat |archive-date=2 October 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.bjp.org/en/media-resources/press-releases/list-biennial-elections-to-mlc-from-graduates-and-teachers-of-karnataka-and-maharashtra] {{dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) & RSS and was also the president of the Nagpur City of the BJP and a [[Member of the Legislative Council (India)|MLC]] of [[Maharashtra]].

His political career commenced in the early eighties, when he became President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (youth wing of the BJP) in Maharashtra. At the age of 33, Sole became the first time corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation and served as corporator for five consecutive terms (including as Nominated Member), in 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012.

He is also elected as the Vice President Mayor in Council of the State of Maharashtra in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Mayor-Sole-is-vice-president-of-state-mayors-council/articleshow/13231342.cms|title = Mayor Sole is vice-president of state mayors' council | Nagpur News|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> And President of the [[Mayor]] Councils of India 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/all-india-mayors-conference-concludes-sole-terms-fruitful/01122248|title = All India Mayors' Conference concludes, Sole terms fruitful|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 12 January 2014}}</ref>

==Early life==
Sole was born to Madhuri, and Madhukar-rao Sole.

His father, Madhukar-rao Sole, died of chronic health issues in 2015.

==Education and early career==
Sole completed B.Sc & M.Sc (Mathematics) from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

He was inspired to join the student's movement by Late Dattaji Didolkar, since he was an active member of ABVP while in college. In the ABVP, he led the students of the region in various movements & agitations like Fee Hikes or Reforms in education. Then he exhibited his strength to shoulders the various responsibilities and took active party in University Elections.

==Family and personal life==
Anil Sole married Ashwini. They have a two son named Vishal & Vipul.

==Political career==
In 1992, at age 33, Sole was elected as a corporator. In 2012 he became [[Mayor]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/anil-sole-is-mayor-sandip-jadhav-deputy/articleshow/12154981.cms|title=Anil Sole is mayor, Sandip Jadhav deputy | Nagpur News - Times of India|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> of the [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]]. In 2014 he was elected for the first time to the [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]], Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency after [[Nitin Gadkari]] became Central Cabinet Minister of India.

==Mark on municipal governance==
As First Citizen of the Nagpur City (2012–2014) made Popular Mayor of City. He played a key role in shaping the city as Green City with various movements & programs with NGO's of Nagpur City. Sole with his team launched Tree Plantation campaign of planting 1Lacs Tree in a day. Famous river on whose name given to City "NAG RIVER"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/mayor-sole-terms-nag-river-cleaning-pms-apt-words-as-a-major-feat-during-his-tenure/09070713|title = Mayor Sole terms Nag River cleaning, PM's apt words as a major feat during his tenure|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 7 September 2014}}</ref> Cleaning Environment movement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/keep-environment-clean-pollution-free-mayor-anil-sole-appeals-nagpur-citizens/06051300|title = Keep environment clean, pollution free, Mayor Anil Sole appeals Nagpur citizens|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 5 June 2013}}</ref> His lasting efforts with team support from Councillors bring city various awards and nominations in Urban Development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/nagpur-bags-best-city-award-mayor-sole-to-receive-honor-today-in-delhi-pro-ignorant/03061326|title = Nagpur bags Best City Award, Mayor Sole to receive honor today in Delhi, PRO ignorant|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 6 March 2013}}</ref>

Sole has major achievements stands out in particular as Mayor of the City Nagpur, NAG River Renewable & Initiative for Save Energy Campaign for the City<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/city-saves-1456-6-units-of-electricity-on-full-moon-night/01172141|title = City saves 1456.6 units of electricity on Full Moon Night|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 17 January 2014}}</ref>

==Achievements and awards==
ABP News Awards --
* Best City for Health Care 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/jubilant-city-mayor-sole-and-standing-committe-chief-thakre-arrived-nagpur-with-best-city-award/03071259|title = Jubilant City Mayor Sole and Standing Committe Chief Thakre arrived Nagpur with Best City Award|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 7 March 2013}}</ref>
* Best City for Public Transport 2013<ref>[https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=NagpurOrange.com] {{dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref>
* Best City to Live 2013
* Best Green City 2013

India Today award for Most Entertaining City 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20130304-india-best-cities-winners-and-why-they-made-it-survey-762219-1999-11-30|title=India's Best Cities: Winners and Why they made it|newspaper=[[India Today]]|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref>

===Positions held===
====Positions in Social Sphere====
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* Professor of Mathematics in VMV College Nagpur (1985-2011)
* [[President (corporate title)|President]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.shikshakbank.com/management/|title=Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nagpur|website=Shikshakbank.com|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nagpur (2009)
* Re-elected [[President (corporate title)|President]],<ref name="auto"/> Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nagpur (2015)
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====Within BJP====
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* [[Nagpur]] President, [[BJYM]] (1984)
* [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]] Opposition Party Leader, [[BJP]] (2007)
* [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]] Ruling Party Leader, [[BJP]] (2007)
* [[Nagpur]] President, [[BJP]] (2010)
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====Legislative====
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* Mayor, [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]] – (2012 to 2014)
* Member, [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/graduate-constituency-results-anil-sole-adds-crowning-glory-to-bjp-with-thumping-win/06241953|title = Graduate Constituency Results : Anil Sole adds crowning glory to BJP with thumping win|website=Nagpurtoday.in|date = 24 June 2014}}</ref> Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency - since 2014
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==References==
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[[Category:Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Mayors of Nagpur]]
[[Category:1959 births]]
[[Category:Marathi politicians]]
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Politicians from Nagpur]]

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->Derek R Bullamore at 14:25, 28 October 2021