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Rohit Pawar Remembers Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra Local Body Polls Begin

NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar paid tribute to his late uncle, former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, as voting commenced for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra. He recalled Ajit Pawar's strong belief in ensuring electoral victory for party workers and his active role in campaigning. The elections were rescheduled from February 5 to February 7 following Ajit Pawar's demise and a state mourning period. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, cast her vote in Baramati as the polling process began across several regions.

Key Points: Rohit Pawar Remembers Ajit Pawar During Zilla Parishad Elections

  • Voting for 12 Zilla Parishads underway
  • Rohit Pawar remembers Ajit Pawar's legacy
  • Elections rescheduled after Ajit Pawar's demise
  • Sunetra Pawar casts her vote
  • Vote counting set for February 9
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"Dada would actively participate in election campaigning...": NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar

NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar recalls Ajit Pawar's active campaigning as voting begins for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra.

"Dada would actively participate in election campaigning and stand up for his party and the karyakartas - Rohit Pawar"

Baramati, February 7

NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar on Saturday remembered former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar as 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis go into the election process today, saying that he had always actively participated in the campaigning for his party and karyakartas.

Pawar said that Dada (Ajit Pawar) had strong beliefs and wanted his karyakartas or workers to win through elections and his party must come to power with strength.

"Zila Parishad elections are being held in 12 districts of the state. Voting has been going on since 7.30 am. Dada (Ajit Pawar) would actively participate in election campaigning and stand up for his party and the karyakartas... Unfortunately, Dada is not among us anymore... Dada always wanted his karyakartas to be elected to power... Even today, if you look at it, if my grandfather were alive, he would still be going to every district, making efforts to select and bring forward his party workers. When we used to talk, and the discussion was about tickets or election symbols, his only thought was that his party workers win by being elected, and his party should come to power through their strength. I have cast my vote. I hope Dada's wishes for his party and karyakartas, and for his constituency, are fulfilled... In the last 10 days and for the coming 3 days, no political discussion has been or will be held in our family..." he stated.

Earlier today, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, wife of former Deputy CM, who stepped in to fill the vacant position left by him after his demise in a plane crash occurred on January 28 in Baramati, cast her vote for the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.

Voting is underway today, February 7, in Maharashtra for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis. The counting of votes will begin at 10:00 AM on February 9 at the respective counting centres. Elections are being held in the Konkan, Western Maharashtra, and the Latur, Dharashiv, and Parbhani districts of Marathwada.

The polling for the remaining phases of the general elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra was previously scheduled to be held on February 5, but was rescheduled to be held February 7, following the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and the three-day state mourning declared in his honour and the counting of votes will take place on February 9 instead of February 7.

The remaining stages of the election include polling, counting of votes, and publication of the names of elected members in the Official Gazette.

Following the declaration of results, the Model Code of Conduct will cease to be in force at the concerned locations. The names of the elected members will be published in the Government Gazette by February 11.

- ANI

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Sunil U
Respect for the departed leader. But let's not forget, these local elections are about water, roads, and schools. I hope all parties focus on development agendas now, not just emotional appeals. The common voter in Maharashtra wants work, not just words.
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Priyanka N
The postponement of elections as a mark of respect was the right thing to do. Shows our political culture still values humanity. My thoughts are with the Pawar family. Hoping for a peaceful and fair polling process in all districts today.
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Aman W
Zilla Parishad elections are the foundation of our democracy! More important than Lok Sabha sometimes because these people fix our immediate problems. Good to see the focus on party workers. They are the real backbone.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the dynastic transition in play with Sunetra Pawar stepping in. The "no political discussion in family" line for 13 days is a powerful gesture of mourning in the midst of an election cycle. A unique Indian political moment.
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Kavya N
May his soul rest in peace. As a Marathi woman, I appreciate leaders who remember their workers. But let's see if this sentiment translates into good governance for us in Konkan and Marathwada. We need results! 👍

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