Gokul Milk Union Election Sees Major Upset in Kolhapur

The Gokul Milk Union election in Kolhapur saw a major political upset. In the results announced on 19 October, the Rajshri Shahu Shetkari Aghadi, led by Congress MLA Satej Patil, won 13 seats. Chhatrapati Shahu Shetkari Vikas Aghadi, backed by the Mahayuti, suffered a setback and managed to win 12 seats. Naveed Mushrif, son of Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif, lost the election. Shoumika Mahadik, wife of former BJP MLA Amal Mahadik, also lost. Shoumika has been the president of Kolhapur Zila Parishad. She is also the vice-president of BJP Mahila Morcha. The Mahadik family has dominated the Gokul Milk Union. Shoumika Ambari is the current president of the Milk Union and has lost by seven votes. After this defeat, they demanded a recount. Abhijeet Madan Prabhakar Taishete Shashikant Rao Anand Patil Chuyekar Kisan Rajesh Babasaheb Chaugule, Bajrang Chaugule, Babur Sanjay Baburangrao Babur, Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Baburao Nar