Dr. Pradnya Rajeev Satav (Marathi: प्रज्ञा राजीव सातव) is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. She was elected unopposed by election in November 2021 to the Legislative Council by MLAs. She is also serving as a Vice President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee since August 2021.
Pradnya Rajeev Satav | |
|---|---|
| प्रज्ञा राजीव सातव | |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| In office 2021–Incumbent | |
| Governor | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
| Chairman | Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar |
| Preceded by | Sharad Ranpise |
| Constituency | Elected by MLAs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1976 Maharashtra, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Late Rajeev Satav |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | MBBS |
Life
editSatav is the widow of former MP from Maharashtra Rajeev Satav.[1] He died of complications as a result of COVID-19 on 16 May 2021 at the age of 46.[2] The seat of Sharad Ranpise became vacant when he died on 23 September 2021 and Satav was put forward as the Congress Party Candidate. The BJP candidate was Sanjay Kenekar, but he withdrew before the election leaving Satav to be elected unopposed. Sanjay Kenekar had withdrawn at the request of Devendra Fadnavis after he was requested to not have a BJP candidate by Congress party leaders.[1]
She is the only woman MLC from the Congress Party in Maharashtra. Her husband shared close relations with the Gandhi family.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Maharashtra: Cong's Pradnya Satav set to be elected unopposed, BJP withdraws nominaton". The Indian Express. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Congress MP Rajeev Satav succumbs to Cytomegalovirus". Hindustan Times. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ The Hindu (28 July 2024). "Eleven MLCs take oath in Maharashtra". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.