Sandip Prabhakar Dhurve (born 25 October 1966) is an Bharatiya Janata Party politician and Member of Legislative Assembly From Arni (ST) constituency. He is Nephew of former Indian National Congress Leader & MLA of Ralegaon Sudhakarrao Bakaramji Dhurve.
| Dr. Sandip Prabhakar 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 | (1968-10-22) 22 October 1968 (age 56) At.Arni, Yavatmal District |
| Political 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. 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. 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. He was denied BJP ticket in 2024.
Education
MBBS from Nagpur University, Government Medical College in 1991.
References
- "Sandeep Prabhakar Dhurve(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- ARNI (ST)(YAVATMAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- "DHURVE SANDIP PRABHAKAR(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- KELAPUR (ST)(Yavatmal) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- "Yavatmal and Arni are prestige issue for Cong, BJP, NCP | Nagpur News - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 October 2014.
- Elections
- The Week (29 October 2024). "Maharashtra polls: BJP drops 8 sitting MLAs, Congress 5; Shiv Sena maintains status quo in line-up". Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- The Times of India (28 November 2024). "BJP Strategy To Drop 7 Sitting MLAs Pays Off In Vidarbha". Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.