Ex Cong MP's daughter, Dr. Ketaki Patil, jumps to BJP's ship, shaking up politics in Maha's Khandesh

Dr. Ketaki Patil"s entry into the BJP is expected to shake up the political landscape in Jalgaon district, where the Congress has held sway for decades.

NewsBharati    24-Jan-2024 14:44:46 PM
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In a major political shift, Dr. Ketaki Patil, daughter of former Congress MP Dr. Ulhas Patil, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday in Mumbai. The move is seen as a significant blow to the Congress in Maharashtra and a potential boost for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
 
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The daughter-father duo joined the BJP in the presence of state BJP president Chandrasekhar Bawankule, and Minister Girish Mahajan.
 
Dr. Ketaki Patil's entry into the BJP is expected to shake up the political landscape in Jalgaon district, where the Congress has held sway for decades.
 
 
 
A doctor by profession with a strong presence in the social sector, she brings fresh energy and youth appeal to the party. Moreover, reports suggest that Dr. Patil could be the BJP's potential candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Raver Lok Sabha Constituency. This possibility further adds to the intrigue surrounding her political maneuver.
 
The decision comes at a crucial time for the Congress party, still reeling from the recent defection of another prominent leader, Milind Deora. Dr. Ulhas Patil, a loyal Congressman for decades and close confidante of the Gandhi family, accompanying his daughter to the BJP camp only deepens the party's woes.
 
While the long-term implications of this move remain to be seen, Dr. Ketaki Patil's induction into the BJP undoubtedly injects a fresh dose of excitement into Maharashtra's political landscape. Her potential candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections adds another layer of suspense to the already tightly contested race. It will be interesting to see how Dr. Patil navigates this new chapter in her political career and what impact it has on the political dynamics of Jalgaon district and beyond.