Hey there, Pune folks! Big political drama is unfolding in the Kothrud assembly constituency, and it’s got everyone talking. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a bit of a rebellion as Amol Balwadkar, a key BJP member, has decided to go solo and contest independently after not getting the party’s nomination. Ouch!
Even after some high-profile BJP leaders tried to convince Balwadkar to stay loyal, he’s standing his ground. Kothrud has always been a BJP stronghold, with the current candidate Chandrakant Patil expected to cruise to victory. But with Balwadkar now in the mix, things are getting interesting.
To make matters more intense, there was an Income Tax raid at Balwadkar’s brother-in-law’s place recently. Some are speculating that this was a move to pressure Balwadkar into backing down. But it seems like he’s not backing down anytime soon.
Now, Kothrud is in for a wild ride with a four-way contest on the cards. Along with Patil from the BJP, we’ve got Chandrakant Mokate from Shiv Sena, Kishore Shinde from MNS, and the rebel himself, Amol Balwadkar, all vying for the seat.
This showdown is sure to shake things up and could spell trouble for the BJP’s hold on the constituency. Looks like the upcoming election is going to be one for the books!
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