[5] He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to Lok Sabha from Jalna constituency for five straight terms beginning in 1999 until 2024.

Danve began his political career as a Sarpanch in 1978,[2][11] becoming an MLA in 1990 & in 1995 from Bhokardan assembly constituency,[12][13] and 5 time consecutive Member of parliament[14] since 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019.

[citation needed] Danve has attracted controversy due to his freewheeling public comments that may be misconstrued objectionably.

For example, in 2016, a FIR was lodged against him for asking voters to accept Laxmi coming to their homes on election eve (alluding to vote buying).

[23] In June 2024, Danve lost the election for the 18th Lok Sabha to Kalyan Kale of Indian National Congress.