Congress Rebels Contest Elections as Independents in Key Constituencies
Disgruntled over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seat distribution, Congress rebels are contesting as independent candidates in key constituencies across Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur.
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In Byculla, former Congress MLA Madhu Chavan is contesting as an independent against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Manoj Jamsutkar. Chavan filed one affidavit as a Congress candidate and another as an independent. He clarified, “I am not rebelling; I am expressing my dissatisfaction over the seat being given to SS (UBT). Our workers are upset with Jamsutkar, who left our party during the last election at a crucial time. To respect their emotions, I decided to register my protest.”
Raju Pednekar, a former Congress corporator, has filed his nomination from the Versova assembly constituency against SS (UBT)'s Harun Khan. Pednekar expressed confidence, “I am confident of winning this seat. People are with me.”
Similarly, Rajendra Mulak has filed his nomination as an independent from the Ramtek constituency against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nominee Vishal Barbate. Congress workers in Ramtek, Nashik, and Igatpuri are also upset and have decided not to campaign for the official MVA nominees.
In the Nashik Central seat, Congress' Hemlata Patil has filed her nomination as an independent against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Vasantrao Gite. In Igatpuri, where party workers hoped for a local candidate, the Congress has fielded Laki Jadhav, causing further discontent.
In Ahmednagar City, Kiran Kale has filed her nomination as an independent candidate against NCP (SP)'s Abhishek Kalamkar. The Congress leadership had advised the cadre to prepare for potential 'friendly' contests due to confusion over seat-sharing arrangements, leading to these independent candidacies.
The decision to contest as independents highlights the internal tension and strategic disagreements within the MVA alliance, particularly between the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). The outcome of these contests will likely influence the future of the alliance and the dynamics of local politics in these regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Congress rebels contesting as independents?
Congress rebels are contesting as independents due to dissatisfaction over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seat distribution, where many felt their local support and contributions were overlooked.
In which constituencies are the Congress rebels contesting as independents?
The Congress rebels are contesting as independents in key constituencies such as Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur, including specific areas like Byculla, Versova, Ramtek, Nashik Central, Igatpuri, and Ahmednagar City.
Who is Madhu Chavan and what is his stance?
Madhu Chavan is a former Congress MLA who is contesting as an independent from Byculla against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Manoj Jamsutkar. He is protesting against the seat being given to Jamsutkar, whom he considers a traitor.
Why are Congress workers upset in Igatpuri and Nashik Central?
Congress workers in Igatpuri and Nashik Central are upset because the party did not field a local candidate as they had hoped, leading to a sense of disappointment and a decision not to campaign for the official MVA nominees.
What are the implications of these independent candidacies for the MVA alliance?
The independent candidacies highlight internal tensions and strategic disagreements within the MVA alliance, particularly between the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). The outcomes of these contests could influence the future of the alliance and local political dynamics.
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