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Dilip Walse Patil Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth30 October 1956

Age64 Years

BirthplaceAmbegaon, Pune, Maharashtra

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKiran Dilip Walse Patil

FamilyDaughter - Purva Walse Patil; Father - Dattatray Govindrao Walse Patil

Dilip Walse Patil Biography

Dilip Dattatray Walse Patil is a veteran Maharashtra politician, a long-serving MLA from Ambegaon and a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party who

Early life and background
Dilip Dattatray Walse Patil was born on 30 October 1956 in Ambegaon, Pune district, Maharashtra. He grew up in the same region he would later represent in the state legislature. His father, Dattatray Govindrao Walse Patil, was active in politics and served as the Ambegaon MLA from 1967 to 1972.

Walse Patil completed his undergraduate studies at Ruia College in Mumbai, earning a BA in 1978. He followed that with a diploma in journalism from Siddharth College in 1979 and then pursued legal studies at Government Law College, University of Mumbai, where he obtained an LLB in 1981 and an LLM in 1983.

Career
Dilip Walse Patil began his political life working closely with Sharad Pawar, serving for many years as Pawar’s personal secretary before standing for elected office. He entered electoral politics in 1990, winning the Ambegaon assembly seat on an Indian National Congress ticket. That victory launched a long streak: he has held Ambegaon through subsequent elections, making the constituency his political stronghold.

In 1999 he shifted allegiance from the Indian National Congress to the newly formed Nationalist Congress Party and became a prominent NCP leader. Between 1999 and 2008 he held a number of important portfolios in the Maharashtra state cabinet, including finance, energy and higher education. From 2009 to 2014 he served as Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, a role that placed him at the center of legislative procedures and chamber management.

In December 2020 Walse Patil stepped down from his role as president of the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited. In April 2021 he was appointed Home Minister of Maharashtra, succeeding Anil Deshmukh.

Throughout his legislative career he has emphasized education and healthcare improvements in his constituency and has been involved in establishing higher educational institutions in the region.

Public profile
Walse Patil is identified with the Maratha community and is considered a close associate of NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Known within party circles for his long service, he has been elected multiple times from Ambegaon and is regarded as its political standard-bearer.

Public records indicate health issues have affected his availability for some roles: at the time the Mahavikas Aghadi government was formed in 2019 he was reportedly considered for the Home Affairs portfolio but declined due to health concerns. He has been treated for diabetes and heart-related conditions. His election affidavit lists one pending defamation case filed in the Bombay High Court in 2015.

Personal life
Dilip Walse Patil is married to Kiran Dilip Walse Patil. The couple have a daughter, Purva Walse Patil. His mother’s name is not publicly documented in the available material. He lists Indian nationality and his hometown as Ambegaon.

Latest updates
In April 2021 Walse Patil took charge as Maharashtra’s Home Minister. Earlier, in December 2020, he relinquished the presidency of the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited. His continuing work focuses on legislative duties and constituency development, particularly in education and medical infrastructure.

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Recent Work

Home Minister of Maharashtra

Appointed Home Minister of Maharashtra in April 2021, succeeding Anil Deshmukh.

2021
Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

Served as Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

2009-2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Seven-time MLA from Ambegaon constituency
  2. Served as Maharashtra Cabinet minister across portfolios including finance, energy and higher education (1999–2008)
  3. Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2009–2014)
  4. Appointed Home Minister of Maharashtra in April 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dilip Walse Patil born?

30 October 1956

What is Dilip Walse Patil known for?

Politician

What is Dilip Walse Patil’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dilip Walse Patil married to?

Kiran Dilip Walse Patil