Shinde faction Shiv Sena MLA Anil Babar passes away at 74

Babar breathed his last at a private hospital in Sangli where he was being treated for pneumonia.

He was elected for the fourth time as MLA from the constituency and was known for bringing various irrigation projects to provide water to drought prone areas.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief and said he has lost a guide and a close associate and the state has lost a senior representative of the people.

In a condolence message, the chief minister said that Babar’s work in the Khanapur-Atpadi constituency cannot be forgotten as he worked towards the Tembhu (lift irrigation) scheme, farmers’ issues and several other developmental works.