Laxman Pandurang Jagtap (Marathi: लक्ष्मण पांडुरंग जगताप; 15 February 1963 – 3 January 2023) was an Indian politician from Chinchwad in the city of Pune. He was elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Chinchwad for 2009 – 2014 as an independent candidate. He was the M.L.A. of Chinchwad.[1]
Laxman Pandurang Jagtap | |
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Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2009 – 3 January 2023 | |
Preceded by | constituency created |
Succeeded by | Ashwini Jagtap |
Constituency | Chinchwad |
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
In office 2004–2009 | |
Preceded by | Chandukaka Jagtap |
Constituency | Pune Local Authorities |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 February 1963 |
Died | 3 January 2023 Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India | (aged 59)
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Other political affiliations | Peasants and Workers Party of India Independent |
Spouse | Ashwini Jagtap |
Parent |
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Education | Master of Science |
Jagtap contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Maval constituency as a Peasants and Workers Party of India candidate.[2] He contested again for the same assembly constituency in 2014 but as BJP candidate instead. He was a member of the legislative assembly.
Jagtap died in Baner on 3 January 2023, at the age of 59.[3]
Elections for the Chinchwad Assembly constituency took place after Laxman Jagtap's demise. His wife Ashwini Jagtap defeated the NCP candidate to win the seat on the BJP ticket.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Profile on MyNeta site". Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "List of Contesting candidate - phase II" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra. p. 3. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Blow to BJP in Pune as influential MLA Laxman Jagtap passes away
- ^ "BJP retains Chinchwad seat, Ashwini Jagtap wins by 36,168 votes". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.