Prashant Yadaorao Padole

Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole is an Indian politician and medical professional currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the 18th Lok Sabha. He represents the Bhandara-Gondiya constituency in Maharashtra, having been elected in the 2024 general elections. As a candidate for the Indian National Congress, he secured his seat by defeating the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Sunil Baburao Mendhe, by a margin of 37,380 votes. His career combines his background in medicine with his legislative responsibilities in the Indian Parliament.