Early Life and Education
Gyaneshwar Patil was born on January 27, 1969, to Natthu and Shantidevi Patil. He married Jayshree in 1990, and the couple has three children. He pursued his education up to the higher secondary level and later completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree through the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Political Career
Patil began his political journey with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2021, he contested and won the Khandwa Lok Sabha by-election following the demise of the incumbent, Nandkumar Singh Chauhan. He secured victory by defeating Congress candidate Raj Narayan Singh Purni with a margin of 82,140 votes.
In the 2024 general elections, Patil was re-elected from the Khandwa constituency, defeating Congress candidate Narendra Patel by a significant margin of 269,648 votes.
Ministerial Positions
As of now, Gyaneshwar Patil does not hold any ministerial position in the current government.
Major Achievements
- Parliamentary Attendance: Patil has maintained a commendable attendance record in Parliament, with an attendance rate of 89% during the Winter Session of 2024.
- Legislative Contributions: He has actively participated in parliamentary proceedings, including debates and asking questions on various issues. Notably, he has raised questions concerning the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the implementation of welfare schemes for tribals.
Key Political Initiatives
Patil has been proactive in addressing issues pertinent to his constituency and the nation. He has raised questions in Parliament on topics such as:
- Agriculture: Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
- Tribal Welfare: Schemes for tribal welfare and the restart of Tapti Mills in Burhanpur.
- Infrastructure: Expansion of the Khandwa airstrip and the promotion of green and eco-tourism.
Contributions
Beyond his legislative duties, Patil is involved in social work through the NGO Kesari, focusing on community development and welfare.
Social Media
Personal Life
Patil is known for his dedication to agriculture and sports, particularly Kabaddi. He is also recognized for his commitment to social causes and community development.
Controversy
BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil from Khandwa is facing legal trouble after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice against him. The court responded to a petition by Congress leader Narendra Patel, accusing Patil of hiding important details, including being a bank defaulter, in his election affidavit. (Navbharat Times)
BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil from Khandwa-Burhanpur faces corruption charges related to his tenure as president of the Madhya Pradesh State Powerloom Weavers Cooperative Federation. A local resident accused him of financial irregularities, including awarding contracts to select cooperatives and misappropriating funds. Despite these allegations, Patil has been re-nominated as the BJP candidate. (MP Breaking News)
Promises and Future Commitments
Khandwa MP Gyaneshwar Patil met PM Modi to discuss reopening the Burhanpur Tapti Mill, which closed during the pandemic, and securing ₹150 crore for Nepa Limited in Nepanagar. He emphasized the mill’s closure has impacted 1,200 families and requested action for their livelihood. PM Modi assured him of consideration. (NDTV)
Khandwa MP Gyaneshwar Patil met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to request approvals for road and infrastructure projects, including white topping of highways and a railway overbridge. Patil highlighted the heavy traffic on key routes and proposed improvements to connect Khandwa with the Chittorgarh-Bhusawal highway. Gadkari assured swift action to support local development. (ETV Bharat)
MP Gyaneshwar Patil met Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the resumption of the Dadaji Dham Intercity train, a new Omkareshwar Road station, and the extension of the Sanavad-Khandwa MEMU train to Bhusawal. The Minister assured that these requests would be considered. (ETV Bharat)
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