Samadhan Autade

Samadhan Autade is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing the Pandharpur-Mangalvedha constituency. He secured his seat in the 2021 by-elections, which were held following the death of the incumbent MLA Bharat Bhalke. As a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Autade's victory was significant as it marked the party's success in capturing a seat previously held by the Nationalist Congress Party, reflecting shifting political dynamics in the region.