Outnumbered, how a Congress leader won Maharashtra’s top dairy poll
Congress leader Satej Patil won the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union election, defeating the ruling alliance's expectations. His panel secured 13 out of 25 seats, overcoming the combined strength of 10 MLAs and two Cabinet Ministers. This victory positions Patil prominently in Maharashtra politics, challenging the BJP's prior claims of a clean sweep.