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BJP's Surprise Pick: Dr. Smita Yogesh Jadhav Nominated for Pune Vidhan Parishad Seat
- •BJP announced Dr. Smita Yogesh Jadhav as its candidate for the Pune Graduate Constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, a move that surprised many.
- •Dr. Smita Yogesh Jadhav has a strong background in education, media, and social work, holding a BE, MBA, and Ph.D. in Education.
- •She serves as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil University and Secretary of the Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society.
- •Dr. Jadhav is a director of Pudhari Publication and an executive director for Tomato 94.3 FM and Aapla FM 91.9.
- •She has empowered over 18,000 women through the Kasturi Club and received numerous awards for her contributions.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. Smita Yogesh Jadhav is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil University in Pimpri, Secretary of the Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, and a prominent figure in education, media, and social work who was unexpectedly nominated by the BJP.
She holds a BE in Computers, an MBA in Financial Management, and a Ph.D. in Education. Professionally, she serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, manages executive director positions for media outlets like Tomato 94.3 FM and Aapla FM 91.9, and directs Pudhari Publication.
As the President of the Kasturi Club, she built a network of over 18,000 women to empower them and make them self-reliant. Her extensive contributions have earned her several accolades, including the Venutai Chavan Yuwati Puraskar and the Pride of India Award.
