Maharashtra News: Vasant Chavan, Congress MP, Passes Away After Prolonged Illness

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 21:09

Maharashtra news updates reveal that Congress MP Vasant Chavan dies following a prolonged illness. The veteran politician succumbed to health issues after treatment in Hyderabad. Chavan's demise has significant implications for the Congress party in Maharashtra.
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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:

  1. Gram Panchayat Member
  2. Zilla Parishad Member (1990, 2002)
  3. Maharashtra Legislative Council Member (2002)
  4. 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.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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