| 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. |
