Amravati Rally Row Heats Up
The city of Amravati has become the stage for a bitter dispute over the venue of Union Minister Amit Shah’s rally. Prahar party leader and MLA Bachchu Kadu, who is part of the ruling alliance but is contesting the Lok Sabha elections, alleges that the administration is strong-arming him to pave the way for Shah’s event. Kadu insists that his party had booked the ground first and refuses to relinquish it, leaving the local administration in a quandary.
NCP Stakes Claim on Nashik Seat
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has declared that it will not abandon its pursuit of the Nashik Lok Sabha seat, even though its MLA Chhagan Bhujbal has opted out of the contest. Party spokesperson Anand Paranjape emphasizes NCP’s strong support base in Nashik and cites previous electoral victories. He also highlights the agreement for the NCP to receive an additional Rajya Sabha seat despite BJP’s claim on the Satara Lok Sabha constituency.
Politicians Exploit Wedding Venues for Campaigning
With the arrival of summer comes the wedding season in rural Maharashtra. Political parties have seized upon this opportunity to leverage these events as platforms for their election campaigns. A BJP minister from North Maharashtra reveals that weddings provide an ideal setting to engage with the electorate and convey their message. However, he acknowledges the drawback of being expected to deliver speeches, which can become tedious and time-consuming. Nonetheless, politicians recognize the importance of connecting with the public, especially during election season.
