Sushma Andhare (born November 8, 1976, age: 46 years) is a politician, lawyer, lecturer, writer, and activist from India. Her work as a social worker provided her the opportunity to be a politician in the famous Indian Political Party Shive Sena. She is a member of Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena.

She came into the limelight when she appeared on the stage with Uddhav Thackerey on the occasion of the 2022 Dussehra rally.

She shared on her Facebook that she is an Ambedkarite social activist and belongs to a nomadic tribe. She joined Uddhav’s Shiv Sena in the month of july 2022. Along with her Shiv Sena MP Bhawana Gawli’s ex-husband, Prashant Surve also joined the party.

Who is Sushma Andhare?

Sushma Andhare is an NCP functionary and party member of the Shiv Sena political Party. She has been trending in India to participate in the different matters and rallies of Shive Sena. She is a woman with social ideologies. She has worked with a movement for the rights of nomadic tribes. She has pledged to dedicate her life to the Ambedkarite movement.

She stated earlier in her interview that she has never been a part of the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party). She believes in supporting those people who are working in opposition to the BJP.

She joined Uddhav’s Shive Sena during a difficult time when Uddhav resigned from his post of Chief Minister of Maharashtra after his MP rebelled in another party.

Sushma Andhare’s Wiki, Education & Biography

Sushma Andhare goes by her full name Sushma Dagdu Andhare. She was born on November 8, 1976. She rejuvenated in Padoli ‘ (District – Osmanabad ) in Ajoli Kalamba Talukaand. She currently lives in Pune, Maharashtra.

If we talk about educational achievements Sushma has an M.A and B.Ed degree. She is skilled in speaking Rajasthani, Hindi, Marathi, and English language Sushma also has an LLB degree from Latur’s Basveshwar college.

Sushma Andhare’s Biodata

Full Real NameSushma Dagdu Andhare
NicknameSushma, “Rubaab”
NameSushma Andhare
Age (as of 2022)46 years old
Popular asJoining Shiv Sena political party
ProfessionLawyer, Writer, Activist, Politician
Place of BirthPadoli ‘ (District – Osmanabad ) in Ajoli Kalamba Talukaand.
Current ResidencePune
EducationMaster in Political Science
Doctorate
PH.d
SchoolPrivate School
UniversityPune University
Date of BirthNovember 8, 1976
Net worth20-25 Lakh INR (approx.)
NationalityIndian
CasteDalit (unconfirmed)
ReligionBuddhism
Zodiac SignScorpio
LanguagesRajasthani, Hindi, Marathi, and English

Sushma Andhare Family, Religion & Caste

Sushma Andhare doesn’t talk about her sibling. She has shared about her father Dattarao Gutte. She felt proud that she was born into the Marathi family of her father Dattarao Gutte.

Her father belongs to a Wanjar Caste. Whereas her mother has roots in the Kolhati caste. Before Sushma’s father married her mother he married twice. Sushma’s mother is the third wife of Dattarao Gutte.  After Sushma’s birth things between her father and mother got changed as they began to fight a lot.

Finally, Sushma’s grandfather took her with him and became her guardian. Her grandfather’s name is Dagdu Andhare. Sushma then started using her grandfather’s name at end of her name. Her full name is Sushma Dagdu Andhare. When she was living with her grandfather. Her grandfather use to call her by the name “Rubaab”. Sushma follows the Buddhism religion.

Parents & Siblings

Father’s NameDattarao Gutte
Mother’s NameNot Known
Grandfather NameDagdu Andhare
SisterNot Known
BrotherNot Known
ReligionBuddhism
CasteDalit (unconfirmed)
NationalityIndian

Sushma Andhare’s Husband, Children & Married Life

Sushma Andhare is married for a long time. She has a cute little 5-6 years old daughter. Her daughter’s name is Kabira. Sushma loves the thoughts of the Indian Poet Kabir. That is why she gives her daughter the name Kabira so that she can remember Kabir Das whenever she will call her daughter with the name Kabira. Sushma has shared pictures of her having good times with her daughter and husband on social media.

Her husband’s name is Vaijnath Waghmarey. We do not confirm but we guess that her husband is an Advocate by profession.

Personal Life

  • Husband– Vaijnath Waghmarey
  • Daughter- Kabira (Kabbuu)
  • Marital Status– Married
  • Relationship– Married

Date of Birth

Age46 years
BirthdayNovember 8, 1976
Zodiac SignScorpio

Physical Appearance

  • Weight (approx.)62 kg (136 lbs)
  • Height (approx.)5′ 4″ (1.62 m)

Political Career- Shive Sena

Before joining Politics Sushma Andhare did many respectable jobs following her professional career. She became a professor of Political Science after completing her M.A degree. Stepping further she held the post of Deputy Director in Samata Social Justice Department at Yashda Training Institute in 2006 based on her degree in LLB.

Then her experience and interest in poetry provided her the chance to work as editor of the Pune edition of Dainik Loknayak newspaper. She even use to publish her column based on the Ambedkarite movement.

She is now been honored as the Regional General Secretary of Nomadic Tribes Association in India. As an activist, she participated in different movies. She was a part of the Bhagya Vimukt movement running a free education tour for nomadic kids.

Political Career

In 2009 Sushma competed against the BKP candidate from Parli Assembly Constituency as an independent candidate, But she didn’t win at that time.

And on 28th July 2022, she finally joined Uddhav’s, Shiv Sena. She now holds works as deputy leader of Shive Sena.

Sushma Andhare’s Net Worth

  • During her 2009 election from Parli Constituency when she competed as an Independent candidate she shared that her net worth is 159195 INR.
  • But now after 12 years since she lost the election in 2009, we guess her net worth would now be near 20-25 Lakh INR.

Facts You Didn’t Know About Sushma Andhare

  • Sushma Andhare as a writer writes Poems.
  • She usually writes based on Dalit literature.
  • Sushma loves to talk about Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity which she adds in her poems, stories, Novels, and plays.
  • Sushma has won Dhammakanya Award, Bhimratna Award, Satyashodhak Samajbhushanand Babasaheb’s Lake award.
  • She admired Dr. B.R Ambedkar.
  • When Sushma gives a speech on stage she usually executes her words with aggression.
  • She always wears Indian Sarees.
  • She has an official Youtube channel titled “Prof Sushma Tai Andhare).
  • She shared her thoughts on this Youtube channel.
  • Her daughter’s pet name is Kabbuu. 

Social Media Profiles & Wikipedia

FAQs

Which religion does Sushma Andhare follow?

She follows the Buddhism religion.

Who is Sushma Andhare’s husband?

Her husband’s name is Vaijnath Wahmarey.

Is Sushma Andhare in Shive Sena?

Yes, She joined Shiv Sena on 28th July 2022

Images Sources:-

  • Sushma’s Facebook & Youtube
  • Google

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