(File photo) Raigad, formerly known as Kolaba Lok Sabha constituency, has seen a curious political trend: the defeat of candidates who ascend to Union Minister positions. Yet, this pattern has also opened doors for comebacks in subsequent elections. This article delves into this phenomenon and assesses the potential for Anant Geete, a former Union Minister from Raigad, to mount a political resurgence. The Kolaba Equation In the Kolaba Lok Sabha constituency, an intriguing trend has emerged where candidates who assume Union Minister roles often face defeat in later Lok Sabha contests. This peculiarity was initially noted with A. R. Antule, who lost his Lok Sabha seat after serving as the Union Health Minister in 1998. Despite this Kolaba equation, Antule staged a comeback by ...
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