Congress Gains Momentum in Maharashtra as BJP Suffers Setback
Ashok Chavan's brother-in-law and former MP Bhaskarrao Patil Khatgaonkar returns to Congress, boosting party's chances in Nanded
MaharashtraBjpCongressNandedAshok ChavanReal Estate MaharashtraSep 22, 2024
Khatgaonkar's return to the Congress is seen as a major boost to the party's chances in Nanded, which is considered Chavan's bastion. The veteran politician had joined the BJP in 2014 when the party formed its first government in Maharashtra under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis.
Former MLA Omprakash Pokarna and Khatgaonkar's daughter-in-law, Meenal, also joined the Congress. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole expressed confidence that Khatgaonkar's return will help the Congress perform well in the assembly seats in Nanded.
Khatgaonkar said he was happy to be back in the Congress, which had given him the opportunity to serve as an MLA, MP, and minister during his decades-long political career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has rejoined the Congress in Maharashtra?
Bhaskarrao Patil Khatgaonkar, brother-in-law of former chief minister Ashok Chavan and a three-time former Lok Sabha MP from Nanded, has rejoined the Congress.
Why is Khatgaonkar's return significant for the Congress?
Khatgaonkar's return is seen as a major boost to the Congress's chances in Nanded, which is considered Chavan's bastion.
Who else has joined the Congress in Maharashtra?
Former MLA Omprakash Pokarna, Khatgaonkar's daughter-in-law Meenal, and former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey have also joined the Congress.
What is the current political scenario in Nanded?
Nanded has six assembly segments, of which two each are with the Congress and BJP, and one seat with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
Why did Sanjay Pandey join the Congress?
Pandey said no other political party except the Congress follows secular ideology and he wanted to join the party way back in 2004 but didn't get a chance.
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