Shiv Sena-BJP leaders during filing of nomination papers of NCP candidate Satish Chavan (left) on Monday
Deshmukh announced his decision to contest the election independently. “This seat has been won by NCP for last three terms, so it should naturally remain with us.
I will request the senior leadership to allow a friendly fight between me and the NCP candidate,” Deshmukh said. Addressing a rally in the city, Chavan said the graduate voters of Marathwada have given him the opportunity to represent them for three consecutive terms. We will firmly raise our voice regarding education, employment, and various other student grievances,” Ghuge said. Senior MVA leaders will definitely discuss the implications of Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate filing a nomination,” Patil said.
Chavan filed his nomination papers within hours of receiving the ticket, accompanied by senior BJP and Shiv Sena leaders. BJP functionary M.K Although BJP leader Vinod Tawde visited Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid growing resentment among local party leaders over yielding the seat to an ally. “I will enter the poll fray to respect the sentiments of scores of party workers. BJP had been preparing for the Aurangabad Graduate Constituency for over a year. “Looking back, there is satisfaction but also a profound void, as late DCM Ajit Pawar guided me at every important stage of my political and social journey. Meanwhile, fissures have emerged within Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). NCP (SP) has decided to field its own candidate, Pratapsinha Patil, leading to a direct split in the opposition alliance’s votes. “We are contesting this election with full strength, and our role will be to deliver justice on issues facing educated graduates in Marathwada. NCP (SP) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district president Pandurang Tangde Patil insisted his party holds the rightful claim to the constituency.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : NCP on Monday nominated sitting MLC Satish Chavan for the Aurangabad Graduate Constituency. Deshmukh, a former education officer who quit Congress to join BJP last Oct with an eye on an MLC berth, confirmed he would file his nomination papers on Tuesday. Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded Dilip Ghuge, who filed his nomination papers on Monday.