Background
Vandana Chavan was born in Pune, where she spent her early childhood. Her father, Late.
politician member of the Rajya Sabha
Vandana Chavan was born in Pune, where she spent her early childhood. Her father, Late.
Her sister Vinita Kamte was married to Late. Ashok Kamte, a martyr in 26/11 Mumbai attack. She was elected mayor of Pune for the period March 1997 - 1998.
In that period she Was Vice Chairperson of All India Council of Mayors and also she was Chairperson of Maharashtra State Mayor, President and Councillors Organisation.
Suresh Kalmadi who initially mentored her and gave her a break in politics, Chavan preferred to shift to the NCP.
Political career
As mayor she incorporated the concept of the Biology Diversity Park (BDP) into the development plan of the fringe villages, amid resistance from within and outside her party.