"In our agriculture-centric country, farmers are facing injustice. We must work to ensure they receive justice," with this thought in mind, Nana Patole entered the political arena. He has dedicated his entire life to serving the people. Having worked in the fields during his childhood, he has been actively involved in politics for over three decades for the benefit of farmers. Influenced by the thoughts of great leaders like Shivaji, Shahu, Phule, and Ambedkar, Nana Patole's successful journey continues from the Bhandara Zilla Parishad to the President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.”
Nana Patole
President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
"Our Maharashtra has inherited a legacy of rich and progressive thoughts from great personalities. The egalitarian and social revolutionary ideas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar have always served as ideals and inspiration for me. Keeping the ideals of these great men in mind, I entered politics to ensure justice for the common people. 'Shiv, Shahu, Phule, Ambedkar' is the ideology of our Maharashtra. Maharashtra belongs to saints, thinkers, and revolutionaries. Maharashtra never tolerates injustice. I have steadfastly stood by the people and have fought fearlessly to ensure they receive justice, and I will continue to fight for that."
Biography
Nana Falgun Rao Patole (Nanabhau) was born on June 5, 1963, in Gondia, Maharashtra. He was born into a farming family; his father's name was Falgun Rao Patole, and his mother's name was Mirabai Patole. His father was an agricultural officer, and his mother was a homemaker. His family includes three sisters, one brother, his mother, father, wife, and three children.
Education
Nana Patole completed his primary and secondary education in district council schools in Sakoli, Gondia, and Chandrapur. He finished his college education at Manohar Bhai Patel College (M.B.P.C.) in Sakoli, Maharashtra.
Introduction to Politics
From a young age, Nanabhau had a strong inclination towards social work and began to emerge as a leader during his college years. His father had a disdain for both "khaki and khadi," reflecting his disapproval of corruption in both politics and the police department, leading him to believe that one should stay away from such fields. However, Nana Patole challenged his father's views and started his political career. He believed that "there is no point in merely discussing from a distance; we must work in this field ourselves to improve it. Good people should come into this field." With this mindset and the support of the people, he ventured into politics.
From the time he was pursuing his college education, Nanabhau developed a strong interest in politics and social work. He demonstrated his leadership through the student organization NSUI during college elections. His political career took off when he was elected to the Bhandara Zilla Parishad in 1990. He was elected as an MLA from the Sakoli constituency in 1998-1999 and retained his seat in 2004.
In 2008, he resigned from the Congress party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2014, he was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Bhandara-Gondiya constituency and served on the Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, and Forests. A significant moment in Indian politics came on December 8, 2017, when he resigned from the BJP and returned to the Congress party. In 2019, he was appointed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Subsequently, in 2021, he was appointed as the President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.
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Due to government forest land laws, landless agricultural laborers in Gondia district were facing severe starvation. To raise awareness about this issue, Patole organized an 'Anti-Encroachment' march on September 5, 2022. He was detained at the central jail in Nagpur for this purpose, where he took a firm stand for a hunger strike and succeeded in securing land rights for tribal agricultural laborers.
To uplift various castes and communities, Nana Patole decided to include several marginalized and backward communities in the OBC category, aiming to ensure they benefit from government schemes and have access to adequate educational opportunities.
To ensure that farmers have access to ample water for agriculture, the construction of the dam project at Durgabai Doh on the Chulband River in their village has been completed.
During his first term as an MLA, Nana Patole initiated the practice of organizing mass marriage ceremonies in the village of Palas. He continued this tradition for 10 to 15 years, during which he facilitated the mass marriage of at least 250 couples each year, helping them start their lives together.
Nana Patole conceptualized the establishment of a sub-district hospital in Sakoli and not only proposed the idea but also initiated the functioning of this expanded sub-district hospital.
For the convenience of farmers in the district, 12 grain godowns have been established, along with check dams on the Chulband River, bridges for transportation, free study rooms, and an MPSC guidance center. Additionally, through the Chhava Sangram Council, initiatives have been promoted for employment and skill development training programs for youth.
Nana Patole has implemented various initiatives such as police recruitment training, job fairs, and skill development workshops, benefiting hundreds of students.
Nana Patole has selflessly organized movements to secure justice for various communities. Whether it was the long march from Lakhandur to Bhandara against injustices faced by OBCs, the bullock cart march from Bhandara to Nagpur for farmers, or a hunger strike in the central jail to ensure land rights for tribal communities, he has consistently fought for their rights.