8 months ago
Mahayuti leaders push for sons' nominations in Pimpri Chinchwad polls
In Pimpri Chinchwad, three big leaders from the Mahayuti alliance are trying to get their sons nominated for the upcoming city elections.
These leaders are Shrirang Barne from Shiv Sena, Anna Bansode from NCP, and Uma Khapre from BJP.
Each of their sons has been working with their respective parties and is hoping to get a ticket to run in the elections.
The leaders argue that their sons have been actively involved in party work and deserve the nomination.
The elections are scheduled for January 15.
Additionally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has announced a list of 40 star campaigners, including actor Govinda Ahuja, for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
These elections are seen as a crucial test for the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, marking its first major municipal election after the party split in 2022.
Mahayuti leaders Shrirang Barne, Anna Bansode, and Uma Khapre are lobbying for their sons to receive nominations for the Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls.
Shrirang Barne's son, Vishwajeet Kadam, has sought a ticket from Thergaon and has experience as a Shiv Sena youth leader.
Anna Bansode's son, Siddharth, has been interviewed by the NCP leadership and is awaiting a decision, remaining loyal to Ajit Pawar regardless of the outcome.
Uma Khapre's son, Jaydeep, has sought a ticket from Ward No. 19 and has been involved in various BJP roles, including the sports wing and Yuva Morcha.
The Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls are scheduled to be held on January 15, with nomination papers filing beginning on Wednesday.
- Who
- Mahayuti leaders Shrirang Barne, Anna Bansode, and Uma Khapre, along with their sons and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's star campaigners
- What
- Lobbying for their sons' nominations in the Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls and campaigning for the upcoming municipal corporation elections
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, and other major cities in Maharashtra
- When
- Nomination papers filing begins on Wednesday, polls on January 15, counting on January 16
- Why
- To secure political positions for their sons in the upcoming civic elections and to campaign for the Shiv Sena's candidates in the municipal corporation elections
Mahayuti Alliance
Maha Vikas Aghadi
Political Alliances
Mahayuti Alliance
Comprises BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and NCP.
Maha Vikas Aghadi
Comprises Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP).
Key facts
- Polls Date
- January 15
- Mahayuti Leaders
- Shrirang Barne, Anna Bansode, Uma Khapre
- Sons Seeking Tickets
- Vishwajeet Kadam, Siddharth Bansode, Jaydeep Khapre
- Parties Involved
- Shiv Sena, NCP, BJP
- Constituencies
- Thergaon, Pimpri, Ward No. 19, Sambhajinagar
- Star Campaigners
- Govinda Ahuja, Eknath Shinde, Shrikant Shinde, Ramdas Kadam, Gajanan Kirtikar, Anandrao Adsul, Prataprao Jadhav, Gulabrao Patil, Dada Bhuse, Uday Samant, Sanjay Shirsat, Prakash Abitkar, Pratap Sarnaik, Shambhuraj Desai, Ashish Jaiswal, Yogesh Kadam, Deepak Kesarkar, Sandipan Bhumre, Naresh Maske, Ravindra Waikar, Milind Deora, Sanjay Nirupam, Rahul Shewale, Deepak Sawant, Shahaji Bapu Patil, Akshay Maharaj Bhosale, Sameer Kazi, Shaina N C
- Total Seats
- 2,869
- Eligible Voters
- 3.48 crore
- Polling Stations
- Over 39,000
- Counting Date
- January 16
Quotes
Uma Khapre
BJP MLC and two-time PCMC corporator
“Three years ago, Jaydeep headed the BJP sports wing. He is now the chief of the Pradhikaran-Chinchwad Mandal. In the past, he was the BJP Yuva Morcha president.”
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“Whoever it might be, that person should have worked for the party. Some people do not work for the party, and yet they demand party nomination.”
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Siddharth Bansode
Son of Anna Bansode, deputy speaker of the Assembly and NCP leader
“I have been getting offers from different parties, including the BJP. My father has friends at all parties. I have sought a ticket from the NCP. We are waiting for the party leadership to take a call.”
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“My father and I are Ajit Pawar loyalists. Whether I get a ticket or not, we will remain loyal to Ajit dada.”
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Anna Bansode
Deputy speaker of the Assembly and NCP leader
“Some people might raise the bogey of dynastic politics. But my son has been working for the Pimpri constituency for years. Whenever I am attending sessions at the state legislature, he interacts with people and tries to resolve their problems.”
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Shrirang Barne
Shiv Sena MP from Maval
“He served as Shiv Sena youth leader. He proved himself by handling the party’s affairs in western Maharashtra. We will ensure that no injustice is done to any Shiv Sainik.”
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