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Nana Patole
Nana Patole is an Indian politician and senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) from Maharashtra. A four-time legislator, he has served as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative
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Nana Patole invites Ajit Pawar & Eknath Shinde to join opposition alliance, says 'ready to offer ...'
He took a dig at the state's ruling alliance, hinting that Congress would welcome both NCP chief Pawar as well as Shiv Sena president Shinde if tensions with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis intensify.
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1. Who is Nana Patole?
Nana Patole is a senior Congress leader from Maharashtra who has served as a legislator, MP, and Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He currently heads the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.
2. Why did Nana Patole leave the BJP?
He resigned from the BJP and his Lok Sabha seat in 2017 due to disagreements over farmers’ issues and the party’s approach to governance, particularly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
3. Has Nana Patole served as Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly?
Yes, he was elected Speaker in 2019 after the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance came to power. He stepped down in 2021 to take charge as the state Congress president.
4. What constituency does Nana Patole represent?
He represents the Sakoli Assembly constituency in Maharashtra and has previously represented Bhandara-Gondia in the Lok Sabha.
5. What are Nana Patole’s main political priorities?
His key focus areas include farmers' welfare, upliftment of OBCs and rural communities, reservation policies, and strengthening the Congress party’s grassroots network in Maharashtra.