Pratibha Suresh Dhanorkar, also known as Smt. Pratibha Dhanorkar, is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and represents Chandrapur, Maharashtra, in the Lok Sabha. She began her political journey following the death of her husband, Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar, who was a prominent INC leader and the only INC MP from Maharashtra in the 2019 general elections. Before joining INC, Suresh Dhanorkar had been affiliated with the Shiv Sena and was elected as an MLA from Warora-Bhadrawati.
Pratibha Dhanorkar stepped into politics after her husband’s demise in 2023 due to kidney stone complications. Suresh Dhanorkar, also known as Balubhau, had a significant political presence in Maharashtra. He transitioned from being a Shiv Sena MLA to becoming an MP under the INC banner in 2019.
Pratibha Dhanorkar, a first-time parliamentarian, has taken over her late husband’s political legacy and continues to serve as an elected representative from Chandrapur. She is highly focused on addressing issues related to farmers and has participated in debates concerning farmer suicides​.