‘Even Prostitute Is Higher…’: Shinde Sena Chief Says Voters Promoting Votes For ‘Cash, Mutton, Alcohol’ – News18
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The MLA’s feedback have reignited debates concerning the disconnect between politicians’ pre-election guarantees and their post-election behaviour, leaving many baffled.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikawad (IANS)
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad stirred an argument after he brazenly accused them of hawking votes for “mutton, alcohol, and money”.
The legislator was addressing a public gathering in Buldana the place he brazenly abused voters. Gaikawad additional vented frustration over voters’ alleged behaviour in the course of the elections, and went on to make an absurd comparability stating that “even prostitutes are higher than them (voters).”
Maharashtra: Whereas addressing a public gathering in Buldhana, MLA Sanjay Gaikwad says, “The voters right here had been offered for 2-5 thousand rupees, alcohol, and meat. Even a prostitute is healthier than that” pic.twitter.com/xyexdhQnbY— IANS (@ians_india) January 6, 2025
The video of his assertion has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from all quarters. Defending his observe document, Gaikwad stated, “If I had misplaced the election, would the initiatives have been accomplished? I problem you; not a single stone would have been laid. Right now, I’ve performed work value &24 crores for Jaipur village alone. The event statistics I’m citing will depart you surprised.”
The MLA’s feedback have reignited debates concerning the disconnect between politicians’ pre-election guarantees and their post-election behaviour, leaving many baffled.
Opposition Condemns Comment
Congress chief Vijay Wadettiwar referred to as out Gaikwad for his remarks on Maharashtra voters. He stated, “I really feel very dangerous listening to such an announcement. We go and beg for votes from individuals and as soon as elected, we use such names for these voters. In a democracy, individuals are the bosses and we’re simply servants and that too for five years…individuals voted for you to be able to serve them so don’t insult these voters and use such phrases, that is my attraction…”
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad’s purported assertion, Congress chief Vijay Wadettiwar says, ” I really feel very dangerous listening to such an announcement. We go and beg for votes from individuals and as soon as elected, we use such names for these voters. In a democracy, individuals… pic.twitter.com/EWaFbSUGyM— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2025
Earlier Controversies
Gaikwad just isn’t new to controversies final yr Gaikwad sparked controversy over his assertion on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. The Sena MLA had introduced reward of {11 lakh to anybody who will “chop off the tongue” of Rahul Gandhi over his statements on reservation within the US.
‘You Don’t Personal Me’: Ajit Pawar Tells Voters
Earlier within the day, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar advised the individuals of Baramati that they weren’t his boss simply because they’d voted for him. Pawar had gone to town to grasp the grievances being confronted by the individuals there.
“Simply since you voted for me, it doesn’t imply you may have turn into my boss or proprietor. Have you ever made me a farm labourer now?” Pawar requested the gang.
The BJP-led Mahayuti, which incorporates Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, secured 230 out of 288 meeting seats within the Maharashtra Meeting elections, retaining energy within the state.
(With inputs from businesses)
