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Women's share increases in municipal elections; Reservation for general women in wards 18 and 31
Nagpur (Representative) - Preparations for the upcoming elections of Nagpur Municipal Corporation have gained momentum, and the reservation draw held at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Hall in Reshambagh has stirred the political atmosphere in the city. During this draw, reservation for general women has been decided in four wards, namely ward numbers 18(B) and 18(C) and 31(C) and 31(D). This will give a boost to the political participation of women, and the competition in the elections is likely to become more interesting.
The draw process began at 11 am and was completed by 2 pm. The draw was conducted under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary. The officers present for the draw included Additional Commissioner Jalaj Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Nirbhay Jain and Head of Election Branch Ravindra Bhosale. Representatives of all parties were invited to ensure transparency in the draw. Leaders of BJP, Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and MNS were present. Officials said that no confusion or objection was registered during this time.
This process of determining reservation was carried out as per the guidelines of the State Election Commission. Out of the total 151 seats of the Municipal Corporation, 50 percent of the seats are reserved for women. This year, special reservation has been kept for general women, and women's candidature will get priority in Ward 18(B) compared to the previous one. Ward 18(A) is in the central part of the city, and it has a mixed composition of commercial and residential areas. Therefore, women's issues are expected to get priority. Wards 31(A) and 31(D) are suburban areas, and infrastructure, water supply and road development will be the main issues here.
After this draw, the struggle to find candidates has started among political parties. Reacting, BJP city president and MLA Praveen Datke said, "There is enthusiasm in the party after women got reservation. We will field capable women candidates." Congress leader and former mayor Archana Vanjari also welcomed the empowerment of women. She said, "Reservation is not just a legal obligation, but a step that provides opportunities for women's leadership." Shiv Sena leader Nitin Raut, however, expressed satisfaction over the transparency of the draw and emphasized on the party's preparations.
The municipal elections are likely to be held in December or January. Earlier, the work of ward composition and electoral roll revision has been accelerated. Reservations will also be decided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in many of the city's 66 wards. This draw in Reshambagh Hall is the first phase of the process, and the draws for the remaining wards will be held soon, the election department informed.
This reservation has given a big relief to the political entry of women. In the last election, more than 75 women corporators were elected in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. This year, this number is likely to increase due to special reservation for general women. There is also curiosity among the local citizens. Mrs., a resident of Reshambagh area. Priyanka Deshmukh said, "If women get a chance, the city's development will take a new direction." While Sanjay Gupta, a trader in Ward 18, said, "Reservation will make the elections more competitive, which will benefit the city."
This decision by the Municipal Corporation is likely to change the political equations in the city. From the selection of candidates to the campaign strategies, everything will revolve around women's issues. The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the remaining draws and nomination processes in the coming weeks. For Nagpurians, this election will not only be about local self-government, but also about women's empowerment.
Nagpur (Representative) - Preparations for the upcoming elections of Nagpur Municipal Corporation have gained momentum, and the reservation draw held at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Hall in Reshambagh has stirred the political atmosphere in the city. During this draw, reservation for general women has been decided in four wards, namely ward numbers 18(B) and 18(C) and 31(C) and 31(D). This will give a boost to the political participation of women, and the competition in the elections is likely to become more interesting.
The draw process began at 11 am and was completed by 2 pm. The draw was conducted under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary. The officers present for the draw included Additional Commissioner Jalaj Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Nirbhay Jain and Head of Election Branch Ravindra Bhosale. Representatives of all parties were invited to ensure transparency in the draw. Leaders of BJP, Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and MNS were present. Officials said that no confusion or objection was registered during this time.
This process of determining reservation was carried out as per the guidelines of the State Election Commission. Out of the total 151 seats of the Municipal Corporation, 50 percent of the seats are reserved for women. This year, special reservation has been kept for general women, and women's candidature will get priority in Ward 18(B) compared to the previous one. Ward 18(A) is in the central part of the city, and it has a mixed composition of commercial and residential areas. Therefore, women's issues are expected to get priority. Wards 31(A) and 31(D) are suburban areas, and infrastructure, water supply and road development will be the main issues here.
After this draw, the struggle to find candidates has started among political parties. Reacting, BJP city president and MLA Praveen Datke said, "There is enthusiasm in the party after women got reservation. We will field capable women candidates." Congress leader and former mayor Archana Vanjari also welcomed the empowerment of women. She said, "Reservation is not just a legal obligation, but a step that provides opportunities for women's leadership." Shiv Sena leader Nitin Raut, however, expressed satisfaction over the transparency of the draw and emphasized on the party's preparations.
The municipal elections are likely to be held in December or January. Earlier, the work of ward composition and electoral roll revision has been accelerated. Reservations will also be decided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in many of the city's 66 wards. This draw in Reshambagh Hall is the first phase of the process, and the draws for the remaining wards will be held soon, the election department informed.
This reservation has given a big relief to the political entry of women. In the last election, more than 75 women corporators were elected in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. This year, this number is likely to increase due to special reservation for general women. There is also curiosity among the local citizens. Mrs., a resident of Reshambagh area. Priyanka Deshmukh said, "If women get a chance, the city's development will take a new direction." While Sanjay Gupta, a trader in Ward 18, said, "Reservation will make the elections more competitive, which will benefit the city."
This decision by the Municipal Corporation is likely to change the political equations in the city. From the selection of candidates to the campaign strategies, everything will revolve around women's issues. The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the remaining draws and nomination processes in the coming weeks. For Nagpurians, this election will not only be about local self-government, but also about women's empowerment.
The draw process began at 11 am and was completed by 2 pm. The draw was conducted under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary. The officers present for the draw included Additional Commissioner Jalaj Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Nirbhay Jain and Head of Election Branch Ravindra Bhosale. Representatives of all parties were invited to ensure transparency in the draw. Leaders of BJP, Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and MNS were present. Officials said that no confusion or objection was registered during this time.
This process of determining reservation was carried out as per the guidelines of the State Election Commission. Out of the total 151 seats of the Municipal Corporation, 50 percent of the seats are reserved for women. This year, special reservation has been kept for general women, and women's candidature will get priority in Ward 18(B) compared to the previous one. Ward 18(A) is in the central part of the city, and it has a mixed composition of commercial and residential areas. Therefore, women's issues are expected to get priority. Wards 31(A) and 31(D) are suburban areas, and infrastructure, water supply and road development will be the main issues here.
After this draw, the struggle to find candidates has started among political parties. Reacting, BJP city president and MLA Praveen Datke said, "There is enthusiasm in the party after women got reservation. We will field capable women candidates." Congress leader and former mayor Archana Vanjari also welcomed the empowerment of women. She said, "Reservation is not just a legal obligation, but a step that provides opportunities for women's leadership." Shiv Sena leader Nitin Raut, however, expressed satisfaction over the transparency of the draw and emphasized on the party's preparations.
The municipal elections are likely to be held in December or January. Earlier, the work of ward composition and electoral roll revision has been accelerated. Reservations will also be decided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in many of the city's 66 wards. This draw in Reshambagh Hall is the first phase of the process, and the draws for the remaining wards will be held soon, the election department informed.
This reservation has given a big relief to the political entry of women. In the last election, more than 75 women corporators were elected in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. This year, this number is likely to increase due to special reservation for general women. There is also curiosity among the local citizens. Mrs., a resident of Reshambagh area. Priyanka Deshmukh said, "If women get a chance, the city's development will take a new direction." While Sanjay Gupta, a trader in Ward 18, said, "Reservation will make the elections more competitive, which will benefit the city."
This decision by the Municipal Corporation is likely to change the political equations in the city. From the selection of candidates to the campaign strategies, everything will revolve around women's issues. The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the remaining draws and nomination processes in the coming weeks. For Nagpurians, this election will not only be about local self-government, but also about women's empowerment.
