Sandip Prabhakar Dhurve
Indian politician (b.1966)
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Sandip Prabhakar Dhurve (born 25 October 1966) is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician and Member of Legislative Assembly from Arni (ST) constituency.[1] He is nephew of former Indian National Congress leader & MLA of Ralegaon Sudhakarrao Bakaramji Dhurve.
Dr. Sandip Dhurve | |
|---|---|
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office (2004-2009), (2019 – 2024) | |
| Preceded by | Adv.Shivajirao Moghe |
| Succeeded by | Adv.Shivajirao Moghe |
| Constituency | Arni-Kelapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1968 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Other political affiliations | Shivsena |
| Spouse | Vijyasinh Dhurve |
| Education | MBBS from Nagpur University, Government Medical College in 1991 |
| Occupation | Social Work & Politician |
Political Life
Sandeep Prabhakar Dhurve, a doctor by profession, started his political career in 2004. He defeated Shivajirao Moghe, a strong Congress leader and former minister from Kelapur (ST) (now Arni) assembly constituency.[2] He was nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2014, when the Bharatiya Janata Party rejected his candidature, he contested the elections on the Shiv Sena's candidature.[3] He was defeated. In 2019, BJP once again nominated him. This time too, he defeated former minister Shivajirao Moghe and BJP rebel former MLA Raju Todsam.[4] He was denied BJP ticket in 2024.[5][6]
Education
MBBS from Nagpur University, Government Medical College in 1991.[citation needed]