Laxman Pandurang Jagtap
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Laxman Pandurang Jagtap | |
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| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2009 – 3 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Ashwini Jagtap |
| Constituency | Chinchwad |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Chandukaka Jagtap |
| Constituency | Pune Local Authorities |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1963 |
| Died | 3 January 2023 (aged 59) |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Peasants and Workers Party of India Independent |
| Spouse | Ashwini Jagtap |
| Parent |
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| Education | Master of Science |
Laxman Pandurang Jagtap (Marathi: लक्ष्मण पांडुरंग जगताप; 15 February 1963 – 3 January 2023) was an Indian politician from Chinchwad in the city of Pune. He was elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Chinchwad for 2009 – 2014 as an independent candidate. He was the M.L.A. of Chinchwad.[1]
Jagtap contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Maval constituency as a Peasants and Workers Party of India candidate.[2] He contested again for the same assembly constituency in 2014 but as BJP candidate instead. He was a member of the legislative assembly.
Jagtap died in Baner on 3 January 2023, at the age of 59.[3]
Elections for the Chinchwad Assembly constituency took place after Laxman Jagtap's demise. His wife Ashwini Jagtap defeated the NCP candidate to win the seat on the BJP ticket.[4]