Sandip Prabhakar Dhurve (born 25 October 1966) is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician and Member of Legislative Assembly from Arni (ST) constituency. [1] He is nephew of former Indian National Congress leader & MLA of Ralegaon Sudhakarrao Bakaramji Dhurve.
Dr. Sandip 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 | 22 October 1968 |
| 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 |
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. [2] 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. [3] 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. [4] He was denied BJP ticket in 2024. [5] [6]
MBBS from Nagpur University,Government Medical College in 1991.[ citation needed ]