Padamsinh Bajirao Patil

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Padamsinh Bajirao Patil (dr. Saheb)

Dr. Padamsinh Bajirao Patil
MP
ConstituencyOsmanabad
Personal details
Born1 June 1940
Osmanabad, Maharashtra
Political partyNationalist Congress Party
SpouseDr. Chandrakala
ChildrenRanajagjitsinha Patil(MLA),Prithviraj Patil
Residence(s)Sinhagad,Near Circuit House, Osmanabad, Maharashtra

Padamsinh Bajirao Patil (born 1 June 1940) was a member of 15th Lok Sabha, lower house of Parliament of India, from Osmanabad in Maharashtra state in India. He was elected to Lok Sabha on Nationalist Congress Party ticket in the May 2009 general elections. He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for 8 terms. He is considered as Sharad Pawar's closest confidante. He was a minister in the Maharashtra Government for more than 20 years. He was the deputy speaker of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, Deputy Opposition Leader and also the State President of Sharad Pawar's Congress(S). He was responsible for constructing the largest number of K.T Dams in his home turf Osmanabad and was also responsible for making Osmanabad the most irrigated district in the otherwise backward Marathwada region.He is considered as Sharad Pawar's muscle man. He was responsible in bringing Chhagan Bhujbal into N.C.P and creating other stalwart leaders in the party. His son Rana Jagjitsinh Patil was MOS for Industries, Revenue, Agriculture, Cultural Affairs, Protocol, Employment and Employment with guarantee scheme, Parliamentary Affairs and a two time M.L.C,he has now been elected as M.L.A of Osmanabad vidhan sabha constituency. He is considered among the tallest leaders in the Marathwada region.

Corruption allegations

The P B Sawant Committee indicted him for siphoning off farmers' money from the Terna Sugar Cooperative money meant for victims of Kargil and the Gujarat earthquake.[1]

Murder charge

He was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his alleged involvement in the murder of his cousin brother and confidante Pawanraje Nimbalkar and remanded in the agency's custody. This was considered as a political conspiracy by many against him and Sharad Pawar.[2][3] He was never in judicial custody for more than a week. He was granted bail on a surety of Rs 2 lakh.[4] The trial in Alibaug court began on 6 June 2011 and verdict in a court of law is still pending.[5][6]

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Positions held

  • 1975-1978, Chairman B&C Committee Z.P Osmanabad
  • 1975-1978, Member Zilla Parishad Osmanabad
  • 1978 Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • 1978–1980, Cabinet Minister, Energy & Excise, Govt. Of Maharashtra
  • 1986–1988, Deputy Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • 1988–1994, Cabinet Minister, Irrigation, Home Affairs & Ex. Services Welfare, Govt of Maharashtra
  • 1995-1999, Deputy Leader Of Opposition
  • 1999–2002, Cabinet Minister, Energy and Water Resources, Govt. of Maharashtra
  • 2002–2004, Cabinet Minister, Water Resources excluding Krishna Valley Irrigation, Govt. of Maharashtra
  • 2009 Elected to 15th Lok Sabha.[7][8][9]

References

  1. ^ http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-rise-and-fall-of-padamsinh-patil-395832
  2. ^ "NCP MP Padamsinh Patil Held for Murder". Mumbai: Outlook. 7 June 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  3. ^ Kumar, Vinay (9 June 2009). "Lok Sabha told of Padmsinh Patil's arrest". New Delhi: The Hindu. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Padamsinh Patil is granted bail". NAVI MUMBAI: The Times of India. 26 September 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  5. ^ Suspended NCP MP Padamsinh Patil fined for delaying trial. Ibnlive.in.com. 7 June 2011. Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  6. ^ After LS polls, new crisis for Pawar. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2009-06-08). Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  7. ^ Fifteenth Lok Sabha. Members Bioprofile. Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  8. ^ Detailed Profile – Dr. Padmasinha Bajirao Patil – Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India. India.gov.in. Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  9. ^ Member of Parliament (P), Lok Sabha, Parliament of India. Sarkaritel.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
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