Shivaji Patil Explained

Shivaji Patil
Constituency:	Chandgad
Office:	Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Predecessor:	Rajesh Narasingrao Patil
Term Start:	23 November 2024
Profession:	Politician

Shivaji Shattupa Patil (born 1969)^[1] is an Indian politician from Maharashtra. He is an MLA from Chandgad Assembly constituency in Kolhapur District representing as an independent politician. He won the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election.^[2]

Early life and education

Patil is from Chandgad, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra. He is the son of Shattuppa Ramchandra Patil. He passed Class 12 but later discontinued in 2009 while doing his B.A. at Yashwantrao Chauhan Open University, Nashik. He runs his own construction and transportation business along with his wife.

Career

Patil won from Chandgad Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election. He polled 84,254 votes and defeated his nearest rival and sitting MLA, Rajesh Narsingrao Patil of Nationalist Congress Party, by a margin of 24,134 votes.^[3] During the victory celebrations, a fire broke out and some his followers were injured.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shivaji Shattupa Patil(Independent(IND)):Constituency- CHANDGAD(KOLHAPUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate: . 2024-11-30 . myneta.info.
2. Web site: Chandgad Election Result 2024 LIVE: Shivaji Shattupa Patil of IND Wins . 2024-11-30 . News18 . en.
3. Web site: 2024-11-23 . Chandgad, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: Independent candidate Shivaji Patil wins Chandgad with 84254 votes . 2024-11-30 . India Today . en.
4. Web site: Video: Fire Breaks Out During Welcome Aarti Of MLA Shivaji Patil In Maharashtra's Kolhapur; Several Injured . 2024-11-30 . Free Press Journal . en.
5. News: PTI . 2024-11-23 . Newly-elected Independent Shivaji Patil, women injured in fire during victory celebrations . 2024-11-30 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
6. Web site: 2024-11-24 . Maharashtra: Independent Candidate Injured After 'Aarti' Thali Catches Fire During Celebrations . 2024-11-30 . news.abplive.com . en.