Shankar Jagtap Promises a Model Constituency as Wakad Residents Pledge Support
Residents of Wakad have resolved to bring about change in the upcoming assembly elections. Criticizing the current leaders for failing to develop the area despite holding power for 40 years, they have decided to elect Shankar Jagtap as their MLA, emphasizing their commitment with the slogan, “Ab Ki Bar, Shankar Bhau MLA.”
Shankar Jagtap, the official candidate of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP-RPI (A) alliance, interacted with residents during a series of corner meetings across various societies in Wakad as part of his election campaign. These meetings witnessed an enthusiastic response, with residents expressing their determination to ensure Jagtap’s victory.
Promises of Development
During the campaign, society representatives highlighted their issues and appreciated the developmental work carried out by the late MLA Laxman Jagtap over the past decade. They expressed confidence in Shankar Jagtap’s ability to continue this legacy of progress.
Jagtap assured the residents that he would address all fundamental issues faced by housing societies, making them problem-free. He also pledged to transform the Chinchwad Assembly Constituency into a “role model of development” by ensuring essential amenities for all societies.
Societies Engaged in the Campaign
As part of his outreach, Jagtap visited several societies in Wakad, including:
Capital Towers Society
Shubh Laksh Residency
Opus 77 Society
Sukhwani Sky Park Society
Kumar Piccadilly Society
Ethos Society
DLV Elvira Society
ACE Alimenti
Vedanta Tower Society
Iceland Society
Pristine Prolife Society
Seagun Society
Community Support
Prominent figures and community members from Wakad, including Vishal Kalate, Bharti Vinode, Ram Wakadkar, Kunal Vhavalkar, Prasad Kaspute, and others, participated in the campaign. Representatives from alliance parties were also present in large numbers to support Jagtap’s bid.
Vision for Chinchwad Constituency
Reflecting on the achievements of the past decade, Jagtap acknowledged the strain on basic infrastructure due to rapid urbanization. He promised to resolve these challenges with the cooperation of the central government, the state’s Mahayuti government, and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
Key priorities for his tenure include:
Ample water supply
Better roads
Traffic-free commuting
Pollution-free environments
Jagtap committed to transforming Chinchwad into a model constituency, ensuring its development sets an example for other regions



