Jayant Patil
Jayant Patil is a prominent Indian politician and a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), known for his active involvement in Maharashtra's political landscape. He has served in various capacities, including as the Minister for Water Resources, and is recognized for his advocacy on issues affecting farmers and rural communities. Recently, he was in the news due to his condemnation of the alleged rape incident involving a young woman at Pune's Swargate bus terminus, calling for stringent action against the perpetrator and emphasizing the need for enhanced public safety measures.
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Jayant Patil stated that the late Ajit Pawar was eager to reunite with his uncle Sharad Pawar.
To be or not to be: Ajit Pawar’s death pushes Sharad Pawar into a Hamlet dilemma | India News
India· 2026-01-31
Jayant Patil is an MLA from NCP (SP) who attended the joint meeting.
'Attempt being made to finish off regional parties': MVA, MNS close ranks; to hold joint rally against EC | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-19
Jayant Patil is the NCP (SP) state chief who held a closed-door meeting with Ajit Pawar.
Pawar ‘peeps into’ room as Ajit, Jayant hold closed-door meeting | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil joined others in condemning the incident and demanding justice.
How city bus became a trap: Health counsellor raped at Pune’s Swargate ST terminus, suspect identified but on the run | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27
Jayant Patil condemned the incident and called for strictest action against the perpetrator.
Pune Swargate ST terminus rape case: Traumatised survivor returns to city, goes to police after friend's call | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27