Pune: One of many highlights of 2024 meeting election has been the affect of political dynasties, showcasing a mix of continuity and contemporary challenges. Whereas some households prolonged their legacies, others faltered as new leaders emerged throughout the state.
One of many highlights of 2024 meeting election has been the affect of political dynasties, showcasing a mix of continuity and contemporary challenges. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
A outstanding consequence was the success of Raosaheb Danve Patil’s household, together with his kids elected from completely different events. Bharatiya Janata Social gathering’s (BJP) Santosh Danve Patil triumphed in Bhokardan, defeating Nationalist Congress Social gathering (Sharadchandra Pawar)’s Chandrakant Danve by over 23,000 votes. Concurrently, his sister Sanjana Jadhav, representing the chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, defeated her husband Harshvardhan Jadhav (Unbiased) in Kannad by over 18,000 votes.
Equally, Narayan Rane’s household added to their stronghold within the Konkan area. His son Nitesh Rane of BJP retained Kankavali, defeating Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)’s Sandesh Parker by over 58,000 votes, whereas his elder brother Nilesh Rane of Shiv Sena secured victory in Kudal, defeating Vaibhav Naik of Shiv Sena (UBT) by 7,000 votes.
From the Chavan household, former chief minister Ashok Chavan’s daughter Sreejaya Chavan (BJP) marked her debut in Nanded, profitable the Bhokar constituency by over 50,000 votes in opposition to Tirupati Kondekar of Congress.
Heramb Kulkarni, who has been voicing in opposition to political dynasties, stated, “I am preparing a detailed report on political dynasties in state assembly elections 2024 and soon it will be punished. As per my observation, all parties are moving in the same direction, which will adversely impact our democracy resulting in no decentralisation of power as it will be limited to some families.”
Kulkarni stated that the 2024 state polls noticed father-daughter, brother-sister, family members within the fray in opposition to one another. “It means that they are not ready to give chance to their party workers who toil hard on the ground,” he stated.
In Marathwada, the Bhumre household consolidated their affect in Paithan, the place Shiv Sena’s Vilas Bhumre, son of MP Sandipan Bhumre, defeated Datta Gorde Shiv Sena (UBT) by over 29,000 votes.
Amongst notable dynastic victories in Mumbai, Jyoti Gaikwad, daughter of former Congress chief Eknath Gaikwad, received the Dharavi seat by a cushty 23,000-vote margin in opposition to Shiv Sena’s Rajesh Khandare. Equally, NCP chief Nawab Malik’s daughter, Sana Malik, secured Anushakti Nagar by a slim margin of three,000 votes, defeating Fahad Ahmad (NCP-SP).
The western Maharashtra area noticed vital wins. Vikram Pachpute, son of BJP veteran Babanrao Pachpute, claimed the Shrigonda seat in Ahmednagar by 37,000 votes, whereas Rahul Awade from Kolhapur, son of Prakash Awade, defeated NCP-SP’s Madan Karande in Ichalkaranji by over 50,000 votes.
Dynasties additionally flourished in Sangli, the place Suhas Babar and Rohit Patil made their debuts. Babar, son of late Shiv Sena chief Anil Babar, received the Khanapur seat by a powerful 78,000 votes. Rohit Patil (NCP-SP), son of the late RR Patil, secured victory in Tasgaon-Kavathe Mahankal with a margin of 27,000 votes.
Different noteworthy victories included Babasaheb Deshmukh, grandson of Peasants and Staff Social gathering (PWP) veteran Ganpatrao Deshmukh, profitable Sangole in Solapur by 25,000 votes, and Aditi Tatkare retaining Shrivardhan for the NCP. In Pune, BJP’s Siddharth Shirole, son of Anil Shirole, retained Shivajinagar with ease.
Setbacks for some households
Not all household legacies triumphed. Amit Thackeray, son of Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), misplaced Mahim, whereas Dheeraj Deshmukh (Congress), son of former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, did not retain Latur Rural. Equally, Ranjit Shinde, son of NCP MLA Baban Shinde, was defeated in Madha, signalling altering preferences amongst voters.
The outcomes mirrored a blended bag for political dynasties. Whereas some prolonged their strongholds, others had been upstaged by new faces, signaling a shift in voter priorities.