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Zeeshan Siddique Files Nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council, Vows to Fulfill Ajit Pawar's Dream

Zeeshan Siddique, NCP leader and former MLA, filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections on Thursday. He expressed commitment to fulfilling the dream of party chief Ajit Pawar. Earlier, Shiv Sena nominated Neelam Gorhe and Bachchu Kadu, who joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Polling for the elections is set for May 12, with results on the same day.

Key Points: Zeeshan Siddique files nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls

  • Zeeshan Siddique files nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls
  • He vows to fulfil Ajit Pawar's dream
  • Shiv Sena nominates Neelam Gorhe and Bachchu Kadu
  • Polling scheduled for May 12
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"Will fulfil dream of Ajit Dada": NCP's Zeeshan Siddique files nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council elections

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique files nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, vows to fulfil Ajit Dada's dream. Shiv Sena nominates Neelam Gorhe and Bachchu Kadu.

"We will fulfil the dream of Ajit Dada...We will work to take everyone along and work for their development. - Zeeshan Siddique"

Mumbai, April 30

Zeeshan Siddique, Nationalist Congress Party leader and former MLA, on Thursday filed his nomination for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections.

Speaking with ANI after filing the nomination, Siddique said, "We will fulfil the dream of Ajit Dada...We will work to take everyone along and work for their development."

Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena nominated the Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe and Prahar Janshakti Party founder Bachchu Kadu after they joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction.

Speaking to ANI, Bacchu Kadu exuded confidence in the victory of Shiv Sena in the upcoming Legislative Council by-elections in Bihar and Maharashtra, further stressing that the party will strive to reach every corner of Maharashtra with strength drawn from the ideals of the revered leaders.

"This bow and arrow will be wielded with full force for the sake of the farmers. Lord Ram's bow and arrow must reach every single household. We will carry forward the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, and Ahilyabai Holkar with even greater vigour. Drawing upon that very strength, the Shiv Sena will strive to reach every corner of Maharashtra," he said.

Bachchu Kadu joined Shiv Sena in the presence of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Mumbai. He had earlier lost the 2024 Assembly elections from the Achalpur constituency to BJP leader Pravin Vasantrao Tayade by a margin of 12,131 (5.7 per cent) votes.

Today was the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on May 2, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until May 4.

Polling for the Legislative Council elections is scheduled to be held on May 12, with counting of votes to take place on the same day.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting how Bachchu Kadu is now talking about farmers and Shivaji Maharaj after losing his seat. These political U-turns are so common in Maharashtra politics. Will he actually work for farmers or just use their issues for votes? 🙄
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Michael C
As someone who moved to Maharashtra for work a few years ago, I'm always amazed by the complex coalition politics here. The mention of Ambedkar and Phule by Kadu seems like a strategic move to appeal to Dalit and backward communities. Let's see if it works.
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Siddharth J
Zeeshan says he'll "take everyone along," but the NCP has been notorious for only working for their vote bank. I hope he actually reaches out to all communities in Maharashtra. The state needs unity, not division along caste and religious lines. 🤞
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Rohit L
Both these candidates are just following orders from their party bosses. Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde call the shots, and these people just show up for photo ops. Real change will only come when we get independent-minded leaders who think about people first, not parties.

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