Pune: Young Voter’s 16-Point Agenda for Lok Sabha Shared by Shirur MP Amol Kolhe

In a noteworthy gesture, Shirur MP Amol Kolhe showcased a video featuring a first-time voter from Pune’s Wagholi area, who presented him with a list of 16 crucial issues to be in the Lok Sabha.

The points raised by the young voter encompassed pressing concerns such as media suppression, MLA horse-trading, and the weaponization of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Other issues included arbitrary arrests of opposition leaders, gubernatorial interference in state matters, curbing protest rights, judicial pressure for partisan outcomes, and more. Concluding the list, the youngster stressed, “Save Democracy, Save India.”

Kolhe, who is known for playing historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, expressed his admiration for a young voter who boldly expressed their expectations. The voters informed Kolhe that they were going to vote for the first time and would vote for him, but in return, they wanted him to raise certain issues in Parliament. Kolhe quoted the voter’s words and explained that the voter’s list reflected the awareness of today’s youth regarding parliamentary democracy and the country’s constitution.

Meanwhile, Kolhe, contesting the election on an NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) ticket, aims to secure his second term. He faces competition from NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) candidate and former Shiv Sena leader Shivajirao Adhalrao. In the 2019 polls, Kolhe emerged victorious over Adhalrao by a margin of over 58,000 votes.