Archana Patil Withdraws from ZP Elections After Lok Sabha Defeat

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News18•21-01-2026, 16:12
Archana Patil Withdraws from ZP Elections After Lok Sabha Defeat
- •Archana Patil, BJP candidate and former Zilla Parishad President, withdrew from the Zilla Parishad elections.
- •Her son, Malhar Patil, confirmed her withdrawal, stating she would not contest the ZP election.
- •Patil's withdrawal follows her defeat in the recent Lok Sabha elections, sparking political debate.
- •The official reason cited for her withdrawal is to ensure justice for ordinary party workers, though party instructions are suspected.
- •Malhar Patil expressed confidence that the BJP will still secure the Zilla Parishad President position in Dharashiv.
Why It Matters: Archana Patil, defeated in Lok Sabha, withdrew from ZP elections amid party discontent and political speculation.
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