Career
He defeated sitting Modern Language Association Laxman Pandurang Jagtap who contested from Peasants and Workers Party by 157394 votes by obtaining 512223 votes against 354829. Political 1997-2012: Corporator - Pimpri Chinchwad
2001-2001: Chirman Standing-Pimri Chinchwad
2002-2005: Leader of Opposition-Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal & Member Pune District Planning Committee
2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
1 September.2014 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on Defence Member, Consultative Committee on Road Transport & Shipping Member, Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
