He will also serve as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of AYUSH.

"Before assuming charge, Jadhav planted a sapling at his residence," the ministry said. After assuming charge, he also pledged to donate his organs.

Jadhav had previously represented the people of Maharashtra in various capacities, including as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for three terms and as Minister of State for Sports, Youth Welfare and Irrigation.

He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Buldhana constituency in 2009, 2014, 2019 and again in 2024. He was also the Minister of State for Sports, Youth Welfare and Irrigation, Government of Maharashtra from 1997 to 1999.

In the Lok Sabha, he has held key positions such as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology.