Early Life and Education
Madhuri Satish Misal was born on January 17, 1975, in Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra. She comes from a family with a strong background in the freedom struggle, being the granddaughter of freedom fighter Keshavrao Deshpande. Madhuri holds a B.Com. degree and has balanced her career between politics and social work.
Political Career
Madhuri Misal is a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has served as an MLA from the Parvati Assembly constituency in Pune since 2009. She has been re-elected multiple times, a testament to her influence and popularity within her constituency. Before her role as an MLA, she was a corporator in the Pune Municipal Corporation, where she gained a deep understanding of urban governance and local issues.
Misal has also held significant positions within the BJP, including serving as the former president of the BJP’s Pune unit. She has been involved in various committees in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, including the Public Accounts Committee and the Public Undertakings Committee
Major Achievements and Contributions
During her tenure as an MLA, Madhuri Misal has focused on multiple development projects in Pune, particularly in her constituency, Parvati. Some of her notable achievements include:
- Infrastructure Development: Spearheaded projects to improve roads, sanitation, and traffic management, including the establishment of a multipurpose traffic center at Swargate and efforts to improve Pune’s Metro network(Madhuri Misal).
- Power Supply and IT Sector: Advocated for consistent power supply and supported the development of Pune’s IT sector(Madhuri Misal).
- Social Welfare: Actively involved in initiatives like disaster management and support for flood-affected areas. Misal has also worked on health and sanitation, particularly focusing on clean toilets for public use(Madhuri Misal).
Key Political Initiatives
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stayed the decision to de-reserve a developer’s plot in Pune’s Bibwewadi from the no-development Hill Top Hill Slope (HTHS) zone. This came after BJP MLA Madhuri Misal raised concerns, prompting the CM to order a review of the entire HTHS zone.
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Personal Life
Madhuri is married to Satish Misal and is actively involved in social work, balancing her professional and personal life with a focus on uplifting her community.
Controversy
The Sinhgad Road flyover in Pune has been completed for two months but remains unopened, causing frustration among commuters. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a protest, accusing local MLAs Bhimrao Tapkir and Madhuri Misal of delaying the inauguration for political gain. NCP leader Prashant Jagtap claimed the delay was to allow Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to inaugurate the flyover before the upcoming elections. Despite the flyover being ready, the municipal corporation has not opened it, allegedly due to political pressure.
Promises and Future Commitments
BJP MLA Madhuri Misal met Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale to demand an immediate action plan for drainage issues in Pune’s hilly areas. Responding positively, the commissioner ordered an inspection of drainage cleaning in Parvati constituency and promised to implement a plan within 15 days. Misal highlighted the recent flooding caused by heavy rains, which affected societies and roads in her constituency. She emphasized the need for safety measures, noting a similar flood in 2019 that caused severe damage. Misal urged quick action, supported by the state government’s recent allocation of ₹200 crores.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains in Maharashtra: Kolhapur-Pune, Pune-Hubli, and Nagpur-Secunderabad. The launch aims to provide faster and more comfortable travel for commuters. Key attendees at the event included Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and other prominent leaders.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has published a tender to reduce the gradient of the Gangadham Chowk to Ai Mata Mandir road in Parvati Assembly Constituency. This move is expected to enhance safety and prevent accidents in the area. Local MLA expressed gratitude for this important step aimed at improving road conditions for residents.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has published a tender to reduce the gradient of the Gangadham Chowk to Ai Mata Mandir road in Parvati Assembly Constituency. This move is expected to enhance safety and prevent accidents in the area. Local MLA expressed gratitude for this important step aimed at improving road conditions for residents.
MLA New Adyawat recently inspected the construction of the new police station adjacent to Sinhgad Road, accompanied by PWD officers and Municipal Corporation officials. The police station is set to be well-equipped to better serve the residents of the Sinhgad Road area. MLA New Adyawat has instructed officials to expedite the completion of the project.