Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, born on November 25, 1960, in Mehkar, Maharashtra, is an Indian politician and a member of the Shiv Sena party.
Before embarking on a career in national politics, he served three terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Member of the State Minister for Sports, Youth Welfare, and Irrigation in the Government of Maharashtra.
He has represented the Buldhana constituency in the Lok Sabha, being elected for three consecutive terms starting in 2009, 2014, and again in 2019.
His political journey in the Lok Sabha began with his election in the 2009 general elections, which he successfully contested from the Buldhana constituency. He continued to hold his seat in the upcoming 2014 and 2019 elections, marking consecutive victories.
Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav's personal life is grounded in his roots in Mehkar, where he resides with his wife, Smt. Rajashri Jadhav, who is involved in farming and business.
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