Rajesh Patil elected Gokul Dairy chairman in Maharashtra

Rajesh Patil from the Mahayuti alliance has been elected as the chairman of Gokul Cooperative Milk Federation after a closely contested election. He secured 16 votes against 13, defeating the Congress-backed candidate Shashikant Patil-Chuyekar. This election is significant as it marks Mahayuti's control over the influential dairy cooperative despite previous electoral losses. The election took place at Gokul's headquarters in Kolhapur, with all 25 elected directors and four government-nominated directors participating. Patil, aligned with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, will serve as chairman for the first year, with future arrangements to be discussed among the alliance partners. Following his election, Patil expressed his intention to collaborate with all elected and nominated directors. This development is expected to influence the cooperative sector in Maharashtra, highlighting the ongoing political dynamics within the state.