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Shahu Maharaj to Contest from Kolhapur on Shiv Sena UBT Ticket For Lok Sabha Election 2024 In Maharashtra

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 21, 2024 17:12 IST

In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, political events have picked up speed and today Shiv Sena Uddhav ...

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In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, political events have picked up speed and today Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party chief Uddhav Thackeray met Shahu Maharaj Chhatrapati in Kolhapur. Speaking to the media after this meeting, Uddhav Thackeray has been told that Shahu Maharaj will be the candidate of Mahavikas Aghadi from Kolhapur and Shiv Sainik will use full strength.  

"I have met Shahu Maharaj today. The Thackeray family and Chhatrapati family have a bond of loyalty from my grandfather. I am happy that that bond will continue in this generation and the next generation as well. Shahu Maharaj's candidature from Kolhapur was decided by Mahavikas Aghadi." Yes. Shiv Sainiks will use their full strength, because it is important for Maharashtra and Marathi people, and I am pretty sure that we will win," said Uddhav Thackeray.

Uddhav Thackeray expressed his determination to win the battle, invoking the blessings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He emphasized his longstanding connection with Maharaj, dating back to 1997-98, and reiterated his commitment to seeking his blessings continuously. Thackeray mentioned that he will address other topics during campaign meetings, indicating his focus on broader issues beyond seeking divine guidance for success.

What is the situation in Kolhapur?

Mahavikas Aghadi, Congress has three MLAs in Kolhapur district. Besides, two Legislative Council MLAs belong to this party. Congress had claimed that it should get this seat as the organization structure was also good in all the taluks. Congress has contested the last election on this seat in 1999. Since then she went to NCP. NCP also lost in 2009 and 2019 contest. Now after the split of NCP, they do not have a single MLA. There is no strong organization to fight the Lok Sabha. Therefore, in the seat distribution of Mahavikas Aghadi, this seat has gone to Congress and Shahu Maharaj Chhatrapati is going to enter the election arena on the Congress symbol.

Tags: lok-sabha-election-2024Mahavikas aghadiElections commissionShiv SenaUdhhav thackeraykolhapur-pc
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