Pune Vidhan Sabha 2024: Hadapsar Assembly Constituency Faces Dynamic Political Battle Ahead of Upcoming Elections

The Hadapsar Assembly Constituency, traditionally a stronghold for Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) , has seen alliance candidates claim victory on three occasions. However, voters in this constituency are known for not re-electing their representatives, making the upcoming election highly unpredictable. Factors such as shifting political allegiances, evolving caste dynamics, and an increasing number of non-local voters are expected to influence the election outcome.

Current Political Landscape:

Chetan Viththal Tupe (Patil) of the NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) is the incumbent MLA for Hadapsar. However, the recent split between the Shiv Sena and the NCP, along with the realignment of alliances—Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi—will significantly impact the upcoming polls. Both Tupe, representing the NCP, and Pramod Bhangire of the Shiv Sena are strong contenders for the seat. Other potential candidates from Mahavikas Aghadi include Prashant Jagtap, Mahadev Babar, Yogesh Sasane, and Balasaheb Shivarkar.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s Pune City President Sainath Babar is contesting the assembly elections. His candidature remains strong due to his active presence in Kondhwa as well as other areas in Hadapsar Constituency. The voters of Hadapsar constituency have always chosen a candidate who was given only one chance to represent. It is interesting to see if the voters repeat the same model and gives an opportunity to a new face in this election too.

Key Election Issues:

The election campaign in Hadapsar is likely to center on several critical local issues, including:

Party Infighting: Ongoing disputes within major political parties.

Stalled Water Projects: Delays in water supply projects remain a pressing concern.

DP Roads: Issues related to Development Plan (DP) roads.

Encroachment: The problem of illegal land occupation.

Traffic Congestion: Persistent traffic issues.

Metro: Concerns about the public transportation system, especially the metro.

Alternative Routes: The need for additional roads to ease traffic.

Healthcare Facilities: Demand for better-equipped hospitals.

Women’s Toilets: The need for clean public toilets for women.

Development of Integrated Villages: Focus on the growth and basic amenities for newly merged villages.

Inadequate Water Supply: Unequal water distribution.

Waste Management: Improved waste disposal systems are needed.

Vehicle Terminal: A separate terminal for vehicles is being demanded.

Highway Expansion: Calls for widening the highways to accommodate growing traffic.

As political tensions rise, the outcome of this election will be closely watched, with both alliances vying for control in the changing political landscape.