Pune Cantonment Assembly Election 2024: Key Showdown Between INC and BJP
Draft Ward Plan Released for Upcoming Rural Body Elections in Pune; Suggestions Accepted Till July 21
The upcoming Cantonment Assembly Election 2024 is set to be a significant showdown primarily between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This election is particularly important as it will determine the political landscape of the Pune Cantonment Assembly Constituency, where the BJP has held the seat for the past ten years under the leadership of current MLA Sunil Kamble.
As the election approaches, the competition is expected to intensify between the Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi alliances, with various candidates vying for voter support.
Candidates in the Race: The election will feature a diverse group of candidates, including:
- BJP:Â Bhimrao Patole, Milind Ahire, Nilesh Alhat, Deepak Umande
- Congress:Â Avinash Salve, Lata Rajguru, Parshuram Wadke, Dr. Siddharth Dhende ,Ramesh Bagwe and Avinash Bagwe
- Nationalist Congress Party:Â Sadanand Shetty, Bhagwan Vairat
- Shiv Sena:Â Pallavi Javale
Key Issues at Stake: Several critical issues are expected to dominate the election discourse, including:
- Merging the Cantonment Board with the Municipal Corporation
- Redevelopment of the Bhavani Peth and Somwar Peth police lines
- Revitalization of Queen’s Garden government housing and Sassoon Quarters
- Introduction of new SRA projects
- Addressing encroachment at Fashion Street
- Necessary repairs for Shivaji Market
- Improvements in traffic management
- Privatization of the ICU at Patel Hospital
As candidates prepare for the election, addressing these pressing issues will be vital for securing voter support in this highly competitive political environment. Stay tuned for more updates as the election date approaches.
