Maharashtra News: Vasant Chavan, Congress MP, Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
Maharashtra News: Vasant Chavan, Congress MP, Passes Away
Maharashtra news reports the death of Congress MP Vasant Chavan, who died after a long illness on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Chavan, aged 69, had been receiving treatment for renal problems for over a week.
Political Impact of Vasant Chavan's Death
Vasant Chavan's passing comes shortly after he successfully won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat despite ongoing health challenges and a significant exodus from his party. Notably, former CM Ashok Chavan's switch to the BJP had cast shadows over the party's standing.
- Vasant Chavan won against BJP's Pratap Patil Chikhalikar by 59,442 votes.
- He managed to secure victory even with diminished support from his party.
Legacy and Career
Born in Naigaon, Nanded district, Chavan had a long political lineage, holding various positions like:
- Gram Panchayat Member
- Zilla Parishad Member (1990, 2002)
- Maharashtra Legislative Council Member (2002)
- Naigaon Assembly MLA (2009-2014)
His leadership extended to banking as he chaired the Nanded District Central Cooperative Bank (2021-2023). His last rites are set to take place in Naigaon at 11 am.
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