Summary:
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. All three families have long been loyal to Congress ideology.Patil is a Congress leader and had sought ticket from Congress party. He will contest on symbol of Swabhimani Paksha. However, to accommodate Swabhimani Paksha in the alliance, Congress left Sangli’s seat from its quota to Swabhimani. He was upset that the party had decided to give up the seat to Swabhimani Paksha..