Career
He was elected as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in November 2010. He represents Muktainagar (Assembly constituency) in Jalgaon district of North Maharashtra. He was Finance minister and later he added irrigation ministry portfolio in Shiv Sena - BJP government.
He was elected six times from his constituency.
He had taken various issues of Maharashtra and specifically some of the burning topic of Maharashtra to the assembly. He stands out in assembly session by his speech.
He is prominent figure for farmer’s issues. He started his political career from the university elections.
Minister for Higher and Technical Education (June, 1995 to September, 1995)
Minister for Finance and Planning (September, 1995 to June, 1997)
Minister for Irrigation and Command Area Development (June, 1997 to October, 1999)
Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (November, 2009 to August,2014)
Minister of Revenue,Agriculture,State Excise Government of Maharashtra (October,2014–present).
