Independent candidate Vishal Patil, who won the Lok Sabha elections from the Sangli constituency of Maharashtra, extended his support to the Congress on Thursday in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge.
According to sources, two more Independent MPs are likely to join the Congress soon.
Vishal Patil was a member of the Congress before fighting the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate. During the seat sharing discussion between the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents, Vishal Patil could not ensure a seat for himself.
Vishal Patil, along with his mentor MLA Vishwajeet Kadam, met with Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday. Patil delivered his letter of support to Kharge.
“My family has been part of the Congress for generations. My father, grandfather, and brother have all been members of the Congress party,” he stated.
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Vishal Patil mentioned the close relationship between his family and the Thackeray family. “Our party leaders made efforts to persuade Uddhav Thackeray to nominate me from Sangli. However, it didn’t work out. Despite this, my family and the Thackeray family share a strong rapport. Now that I’ve been elected, I hope any misunderstandings between us will be resolved,” Patil said.
Vishal Patil, grandson of former chief minister Vasantdada Patil, was elected from the Sangli Lok Sabha seat. After being denied a Congress ticket, he ran as an Independent candidate and defeated the incumbent BJP MP Sanjaykaka Patil.
Who was Vasantdada Patil
Vasantdada Patil, born on November 13, 1917, was a prominent Indian politician and the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Known for his visionary leadership, he played a crucial role in the state’s development, focusing on agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
A dedicated member of the Indian National Congress, Patil also served as the Deputy Chief Minister and held various ministerial portfolios. His tenure saw significant advancements in rural development and cooperative movements. Revered as a leader of the masses, Vasantdada Patil’s legacy endures through numerous institutions and initiatives named in his honor, reflecting his enduring impact on Maharashtra’s progress.
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