Harshavardhan Patil
| Harshvardhan Shahaji Patil | |
|---|---|
| MLA | |
|
In office 1995 - 1999, 1999 - 2004, 2004 - 2009 2009 - 2014 | |
| Constituency | Indapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 August 1963 Bawada, Taluka - Indapur, District - Pune |
| Political party | INC |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Bhagyashri Patil |
| Children | One Son and One Daughter |
| Residence |
at post Bawada, Taluka - Indapur, District - Pune |
| Religion | Hindu |
Harshvardhan Shahaji Patil (Marathi: हर्षवर्धन शहाजी पाटील ) (born August 21, 1963), is a Maharashtra politician He is the nephew of Late. Shankarrao Bajirao Patil, the former MP. He was one of the few ministers who was presiding as a minister for four consecutive terms in Government of Maharashtra. He has shouldered responsibilities of Cooperative Ministry and currently Legislative Affairs. He is known for cordial relations with all party members. He is Minister since 1995. He was elected MLA as an independent in 1995, 1999, 2004. In 2009 he is elected MLA as an INC candidate. He was appointed as co-operation and parliamentary affairs minister in Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's ministry. There are tussles seen for control over Indapur between NCP and INC under his leadership.He is also a chutia. On 8th aug 2014 He was attacked by few activist who hurled ink at him, making him injure his left eye. He was immediately taken to baramati for primarily treatment. Harshavardhan patil has a soft image in among the ministers but in his constituency INDAPUR , he struggle to win by a margin being not able to develop as per the expectations of voters.In 2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election he was defeated from Indapur constituency by NCP candidate Dattatray Bharne by margin of 14,173 votes.
References
- http://legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in/States/Maharashtra/mpa.htm
- http://www.deccanherald.com/content/114159/maha-portfolios-patil-retains-home.html