BJP Secures Victory in Nagar Panchayat Presidential Race

The BJP is poised for victory in Angar village's newly-formed Nagar Panchayat presidential race after the NCP candidate's nomination was rejected. This ensures BJP nominee Prajakta Patil will become president, with a potential contest from an independent candidate, Saraswati Shinde. The NCP-BJP showdown will not occur.

The political landscape in Maharashtra's Solapur district is witnessing a dramatic turn as the race for the presidential post in Angar village's Nagar Panchayat sees the BJP emerge as the frontrunner. The nomination of the NCP candidate, Ujwala Thite, was rejected during the scrutiny process, clearing the path for BJP's Prajakta Patil.

Heavy police presence marked the nomination day for NCP's Thite, who alleged intimidation from BJP supporters. Despite the controversy, Patil and independent candidate Saraswati Shinde's nominations were validated, setting the stage for a potential contest, albeit without the anticipated NCP-BJP clash.

Celebrations erupted among BJP workers following Thite's rejection, highlighting the absence of competition from their coalition ally, NCP. With all councillor positions filled unopposed, the spotlight now turns to the pending November 21 withdrawal deadline, though BJP's path seems clear.

(With inputs from agencies.)