Dhananjay Bhimrao Mahadik is a prominent Indian politician from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since July 2022. Born on January 15, 1972, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rajarshi Chh. Shahu College under Shivaji University. He began his prominent political journey with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and was previously elected as an MP to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Kolhapur constituency, serving from 2014 to 2019. Beyond his legislative roles, Mahadik is a versatile professional involved in agriculture, business, and real estate development. He is well-regarded for his high legislative engagement, boasting a 91% attendance rate in parliamentary sessions.