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Quaid Najmi

4 January 2025 at 3:26:24 pm

MPs rebellion ‘splits’ even some families

Mumbai: Amid the rebellion by 6 Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, at least two of them have shot into the spotlight, but for entirely different and non-political reasons – Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar (Hingoli) and Sanjay Dina-Patil (Mumbai North-East). Despite their fathers currently in the process of shifting loyalties to the Shiv Sena headed by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, the son and daughter, respectively, of both these MPs have chosen to stay anchored firmly with SS (UBT) President and ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray....

MPs rebellion ‘splits’ even some families

Mumbai: Amid the rebellion by 6 Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, at least two of them have shot into the spotlight, but for entirely different and non-political reasons – Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar (Hingoli) and Sanjay Dina-Patil (Mumbai North-East). Despite their fathers currently in the process of shifting loyalties to the Shiv Sena headed by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, the son and daughter, respectively, of both these MPs have chosen to stay anchored firmly with SS (UBT) President and ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray. They are Krishna Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar and Rajool Sanjay Patil and both are emerging politicians in their own right and with politically bright prospects. Rajool is a SS (UBT) Municipal Corporator from Ward No. 114 (Bhandup) in her father’ constituency, and Krishna is the official Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate for the Nanded Local Authorities constituency in the Maharashtra Legislature’s upper house. However, the abrupt rebellion by their fathers - along with four other SS (UBT) MPs has raised question marks on their own loyalties and political moorings – with the MLCs election results scheduled on Monday. A Deputy Leader from Pune guardedly said that “the same norms under the anti-defection laws for parliament would apply” at all levels, preventing the duo (Krishna and Rajool) from following in their fathers’ footsteps. “After all, there are many examples where in the same family, different members owe allegiance to different political parties. They may have made their personal political calculations and survival before taking any plunge blindly in the name of ideology,” the leader told ‘The Perfect Voice’, requesting anonymity. A Mumbai leader averred that in case the political sand slips - for whatever reasons - in the ongoing defection drama, at least all in the family may not have to pay the price for a botch-up, as “these youngsters still have a long road ahead in politics”. On June 18, when Ashtikar’s name came among the six potential turncoats, Krishna faced an embarrassing situation as the MLC polling was underway that day. Krishna quickly mouthed bites to proclaim his allegiance to Thackeray and an equally bewildered Rajool - elected as a BMC corporator just six months ago - instantly declared her support to SS (UBT) and even joined a protest against her father’s decision. Both the youngsters confronting a peculiar family-cum-political divide put up brave faces and publicly claimed that they had “absolutely no inkling” of the political coup currently underway and are firmly with Thackeray. For the present, however, the SS (UBT) camp is somewhat relieved that the damage caused by the proposed exit of the 6 MPs has not percolated to their family members, affording it time to take some proactive measures to prevent a similar scenario in the coming times. SS (UBT) Deputy Leader dares MP’s son A skeptical SS (UBT) Deputy Leader Sushma Andhare and others immediately pounced on Krishna Ashtikar, questioning the credibility of his words after his father and party MP from Hingoli Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar’s plans to switch sides. “Go and perform your father’s funeral rituals (pind-daan) immediately to prove your claims that you are different from your father…” a livid Andhare dared Krishna, who retorted by saying that he is “answerable only to the SS (UBT) supremo and none else”.

Woman CM in Waiting!

Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule is MP from Baramati. She is not contesting the assembly elections in Maharashtra. Yet, if a chance arises after the elections for her party to lead the government, she is being seen as the first woman chief minister of Maharashtra.


Daughter of Sharad Pawar, the founder of the NCP, Supriya currently is the national working president of the faction known in the name of her father, the NCP (SP) and has been crisscrossing the state, boosting moral of party workers, attacking the incumbent government and exposing their shortcomings.


Born on June 30, 1969, in Pune, she completed her schooling at St. Columba School in Gamdevi, Mumbai and later graduated with a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. She is married to Sadanand Sule, and industrialist and they have two children.


Supriya Sule’s political journey began in 2006 when she was elected to the Rajya Sabha. Since 2009, she has been serving as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Baramati constituency. She has also been the leader of the NCP in the Lok Sabha since 2014. She has been a vocal advocate for social justice, women’s rights, and environmental issues and has been honoured as best MP based on her presence in the parliament several times.


Her leadership is marked by her commitment to inclusivity and equality, often focusing on issues affecting the middle class, women, youth, and farmers. She had led a state-wide campaign against female foeticide and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting women’s empowerment. She also launched the Rashtravadi Yuvati Congress to encourage young women to participate in politics. She had also taken a good lead in organizing rural women through a web of self-help groups.


Supriya Sule’s dedication to her constituents and her proactive approach in Parliament have earned her numerous national and international awards. She continues to be a significant figure in Indian politics, advocating for the rights and welfare of the common citizen.


In the current political scenario, she has been campaigning against the ruling alliance with full vigour. Her attack is primarily against the BJP and that too for generating divined within her family.

The politics shall continue but, she shall try to preserve the family bonds and keep the relations thriving, she assures people.

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