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Sawantwadi Municipal Election: Stop the distribution of money, but use the money taken for Shinde Shiv Sena!
Sawantwadi, November 29, 2025: The political controversy over the distribution of money in the Sawantwadi Municipal Election in Sindhudurg district has heated up, and former minister and MLA Deepak Kesarkar has made a unique appeal to the voters. Alleging that a large amount of cash is being distributed in the elections, Kesarkar said that these types of things are happening by certain individuals and this has put the cultural tradition of the district at risk. However, now that the distribution process is complete, he said that voters should vote for Shinde Shiv Sena even after accepting the money taken.
Amidst intense political competition for the Sawantwadi Municipal Election, this issue has taken a new turn in local politics. Deepak Kesarkar, who is known as the Shiv Sena MLA from the Shinde faction, said at a press conference, "All these things are being done by certain individuals. Bringing such a large number of people to Sindhudurg and distributing money is a disgrace to the culture of the district. Tomorrow, this will become a tradition and other parties will also have to do the same, which will start unfair competition. This kind of thing should be stopped forever." However, Kesarkar gave a twist in his appeal. "Now the distribution of money by the opposition is almost complete. Therefore, the voters should take that money, but give the right to vote to Shinde Shiv Sena. Don't sell your votes for money, but take decisions in the interest of our development," he said. This appeal has become a topic of discussion among local voters, with some calling it 'clever' and others 'morally confused'.
To give the background to this matter, there is a tight contest between Shinde Shiv Sena and the opposition in the Sawantwadi municipal elections. Complaints of money distribution and voter buying have been registered at many places in the past few days. Sources said that the Election Commission has taken cognizance of the matter and an investigation is underway. Although Kesarkar's statement has created enthusiasm among Shinde Shiv Sena workers, the opposition has called it a 'sign of disappointment'.
This case is considered important in Sindhudurg politics, because the results of the municipal elections here can affect the assembly elections. Everyone is curious about what the voters will decide.
Sawantwadi, November 29, 2025: The political controversy over the distribution of money in the Sawantwadi Municipal Election in Sindhudurg district has heated up, and former minister and MLA Deepak Kesarkar has made a unique appeal to the voters. Alleging that a large amount of cash is being distributed in the elections, Kesarkar said that these types of things are happening by certain individuals and this has put the cultural tradition of the district at risk. However, now that the distribution process is complete, he said that voters should vote for Shinde Shiv Sena even after accepting the money taken.
Amidst intense political competition for the Sawantwadi Municipal Election, this issue has taken a new turn in local politics. Deepak Kesarkar, who is known as the Shiv Sena MLA from the Shinde faction, said at a press conference, "All these things are being done by certain individuals. Bringing such a large number of people to Sindhudurg and distributing money is a disgrace to the culture of the district. Tomorrow, this will become a tradition and other parties will also have to do the same, which will start unfair competition. This kind of thing should be stopped forever." However, Kesarkar gave a twist in his appeal. "Now the distribution of money by the opposition is almost complete. Therefore, the voters should take that money, but give the right to vote to Shinde Shiv Sena. Don't sell your votes for money, but take decisions in the interest of our development," he said. This appeal has become a topic of discussion among local voters, with some calling it 'clever' and others 'morally confused'.
To give the background to this matter, there is a tight contest between Shinde Shiv Sena and the opposition in the Sawantwadi municipal elections. Complaints of money distribution and voter buying have been registered at many places in the past few days. Sources said that the Election Commission has taken cognizance of the matter and an investigation is underway. Although Kesarkar's statement has created enthusiasm among Shinde Shiv Sena workers, the opposition has called it a 'sign of disappointment'.
This case is considered important in Sindhudurg politics, because the results of the municipal elections here can affect the assembly elections. Everyone is curious about what the voters will decide.
