Murlidhar Mohol

Coming from a family of wrestlers, Mohol took up wrestling during his school years and pursued formal training in Kolhapur while continuing his education.

The recognition as a Champion City highlighted Pune's commitment to innovative and sustainable urban development under Mohol's leadership.

[13] Mohol played a key role in the Pollution Abatement of Rivers Mula-Mutha project, which is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

[15] The project's objective is to improve the river's water quality, enhance the riverfront areas, and promote sustainable urban development in Pune.

[16] One of his significant contributions was the establishment of the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, which was proposed during the BJP’s inaugural Standing Committee Budget session of 2017-18 under his chairmanship.

[19] In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mohol contested from the Pune constituency as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

[11] Mohol's background as a former mayor of Pune and his connection to the Maratha community were considered significant factors in his electoral success.

President of India Droupadi Murmu administering the oath as Minister of State in third Narendra Modi ministry to Murlidhar Mohol at a Swearing-in Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan , in New Delhi on June 09, 2024.