Dadaji Bhuse

Dadaji Bhuse is a member of the 16th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, representing the Malegaon Outer Assembly Constituency. He belongs to the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). This marks his fifth consecutive term as a member of the Legislative Assembly. In the 2024 state elections held on November 20, 2024, He defeated Advay Hirey of Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, retaining his seat with a significant margin.

In December 2014, he was appointed the minister of state for co-operation, and over the years, he has held several significant positions. As of December 2024, He serves as the cabinet minister for agriculture in Maharashtra under the government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. His portfolio includes initiatives aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector, supporting farmer welfare, and implementing water resource management projects.

He has also been instrumental in various state infrastructure projects, including enhancing connectivity through highways and addressing drought-related challenges through water storage improvements.