Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Gauri Lankesh Murder Accused Wins Jalna Polls
Shrikant Pangarkar, a man accused of killing a journalist named Gauri Lankesh, won an election in Jalna.
Some people who voted for him think he is a hero because he went to prison for his beliefs in Hindutva, which is a form of Hindu nationalism.
He also did some community work.
Pangarkar says the election and the murder case are not related.
He won in a part of the city called Ward 13D.
Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, won the Jalna Municipal Corporation election in Ward 13D.
Pangarkar is perceived by some voters as a hero for his Hindutva stance and social work.
He denies any connection between the election and the murder case.
The election was held on 15 January, with results declared last week.
Pangarkar is described as a former corporator and social worker who ensured development in the area.
- Who
- Shrikant Jagannath Pangarkar, a key accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh
- What
- Won the Jalna Municipal Corporation election in Ward 13D
- When
- Election held on 15 January, results declared last week
- Where
- Jalna, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Pangarkar is perceived as a hero by some voters for his Hindutva stance and social work
- Candidate Name
- Shrikant Jagannath Pangarkar
- Election Type
- Jalna Municipal Corporation
- Ward Number
- 13D
- Election Date
- 15 January
- Accusation
- Murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh
- Candidate's Stance
- Denies connection between election and murder case