- Mauli Katke, also known as Dnyaneshwar, pulled off a major upset in the Shirur constituency by defeating incumbent MLA Ashok Pawar by a whopping 74,550 votes. The victory for the Ajit Pawar-led NCP candidate marks another win for the faction in the ongoing NCP vs. NCP battles.
- Despite Shirur traditionally being a stronghold for NCP, with backing from Dr. Amol Kolhe in the Lok Sabha elections, Ashok Pawar couldn’t secure enough support to hold onto his seat. The sentiments for senior leader Sharad Pawar and the historical dominance of NCP in the area were not enough to sway the voters in Ashok Pawar’s favor.
- With a total of 4.55 lakh registered voters in the constituency and a high turnout of 68.50%, strong voter participation played a significant role in Katke’s victory. The decisive win showcased a shift in voter sentiment and highlighted the changing political landscape in the region.
- The NCP-SP candidate’s victory has sent shockwaves through the political circles in Shirur, with many speculating on the implications for the upcoming elections. The defeat of the incumbent MLA has raised questions about the future of NCP in the region and the leadership of senior party members.
- As the dust settles on the election results, all eyes are now on Mauli Katke as he prepares to take on his new role as the MLA of Shirur. With a clear mandate from the voters, Katke will have a lot to prove in terms of delivering on his promises and representing the interests of the people in the constituency.
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