Dilip Walse Patil

Politician

Indian Ambegaon, Pune, Maharashtra

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/10/1956
Age69 years
BirthplaceAmbegaon, Pune, Maharashtra

Latest News about Dilip Walse Patil

29/07/2026

Dilip Walse Patil spoke to the media after meeting Sharad Pawar, with coverage focusing on the political significance of the interaction. The meeting reinforced his continued role as a senior NCP figure and an active participant in Maharashtra politics.

05/07/2026

Dilip Walse Patil met Sharad Pawar in Mumbai to discuss issues including onion prices and the cooperative sector. The meeting was widely reported as part of ongoing political engagement between the two leaders.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameDilip Dattatray Walse Patil
Other names
  • Dilip Walse Patil
  • Dilip Dattatray Walse
  • Dilip Dattatray Walse-Patil

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Degree: BA Year: 1978 Institution: Ruia College, Mumbai
  • Degree: Diploma in Journalism Year: 1979 Institution: Siddharth College, Mumbai
  • Degree: LLB Year: 1981 Institution: Government Law College, Mumbai University
  • Degree: LLM Year: 1983 Institution: Government Law College, Mumbai University

Personal Life

College/University
  • Ruia College, Mumbai
  • Siddharth College, Mumbai
  • Government Law College, Mumbai University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseKiran Dilip Walse Patil
ChildrenPurva Walse Patil
Parents
FatherDattatray Govindrao Walse Patil
MotherName

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (INC) (1990-1999)
  • Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (1999-present)
Political Journey
Elections
  • Year: 1990 Details: Contested and won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 2024 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency as NCP candidate
  • Year: 1995 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 1999 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 2004 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 2009 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 2014 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
  • Year: 2019 Details: Won election from Ambegaon constituency
Positions
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Ministry of Education
  • Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • Home Minister of Maharashtra
  • Ministry of Labour and Excise
  • Minister of Co-Operation
  • Minister of Finance and Planning (1999-2009)
  • Minister of Energy (1999-2009)
  • Minister of Higher and Technical Education (1999-2009)
  • Minister of Medical Education (1999-2009)
  • Minister of Labour and Excise (2023-present)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dilipwalsepatilofficial/
Twitterhttps://x.com/Dwalsepatil

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Dilip Walse Patil has a close relationship with NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
2. Before joining politics, he served as Sharad Pawar's personal secretary.
3. His father, Dattatray Gavindrao Walse Patil, was a politician and a good friend of Sharad Pawar.
4. Patil's efforts in his constituency are directed towards enhancing education and healthcare services.
5. Due to health concerns, he turned down the opportunity to lead the Department of Home Affairs.
6. He has been elected as MLA from Ambegaon constituency multiple times since 1990.
7. He is considered a close aide of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and followed him when leaving the Congress party.
8. He is known to be untainted by corruption allegations, with no ED or Income Tax raids against him.
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