Summary:
All three families have long been loyal to Congress ideology.Patil is a Congress leader and had sought ticket from Congress party. Interestingly, Swabhimani Paksha has announced the candidature of Vishal Patil, grandson of former chief minister late Vasantdada Patil.“My grandfather also wanted to launch a farmers’ outfit. He will contest on symbol of Swabhimani Paksha. Vishal Patil will the candidate of our alliance of 56 parties. However, to accommodate Swabhimani Paksha in the alliance, Congress left Sangli’s seat from its quota to Swabhimani..