Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Young Politicians Continue Family Legacy in PMC
In the recent elections for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), several young politicians have been elected, continuing their family's political legacy.
Kunal Tilak, the son of former mayor Mukta Tilak, has joined the PMC.
Swarada Bapat, the daughter-in-law of late BJP MP Girish Bapat, has also made her entry into the PMC.
Along with them, Surendra Pathare and Aishwarya Pathare have been elected to the PMC.
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol of the BJP mentioned that the party gave candidature to various categories of citizens, including newcomers, youths, and experienced politicians, and the voters showed confidence in them.
These young politicians are now part of the elected body of the PMC, carrying forward their family's political traditions in the city.
Kunal Tilak, son of former mayor Mukta Tilak, elected to PMC.
Swarada Bapat, daughter-in-law of late BJP MP Girish Bapat, joins PMC.
Surendra Pathare and Aishwarya Pathare also elected to PMC.
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol highlights diverse candidature including youths.
Young politicians continue their family's political legacy in Pune.
- Who
- Kunal Tilak, Swarada Bapat, Surendra Pathare, Aishwarya Pathare
- What
- Elected to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- When
- Recent PMC elections
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To continue family political legacy and serve the city
- Kunal Tilak
- Son of former mayor Mukta Tilak, descendant of Lokmanya Tilak family
- Swarada Bapat
- Daughter-in-law of late BJP MP Girish Bapat
- Surendra Pathare
- Member of the elected body of PMC
- Aishwarya Pathare
- Member of the elected body of PMC
- Murlidhar Mohol
- Union minister of BJP