Pune: Maharashtra Will Not Forgive Traitors, Says MP Amol Kolhe at Rahul Kalate’s Campaign Launch in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad, 6th November 2024: Maharashtra may forgive mistakes, but it will never forgive traitors, declared MP Dr. Amol Kolhe during the campaign launch for Rahul Kalate, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) candidate representing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

Speaking at the event, Kolhe emphasized the significance of the upcoming elections, calling it a battle that will change the political landscape of Maharashtra. He urged the people to support Kalate for the self-respect and protection of the state.

The campaign inauguration, held on Wednesday, began with a traditional coconut-breaking ceremony at the temple of village deity Mhatoba. Alongside Kolhe, key leaders from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), including communications chief Sachin Ahir, as well as several office bearers and leaders from other MVA constituent parties, attended the event.

Kolhe drew upon Maharashtra’s history, invoking the sacrifices of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in defending the state’s honor. He noted that when forces from Delhi sought to undermine Maharashtra’s pride, the 84-year-old warrior Sharad Pawar stepped forward. Kolhe called upon the electorate to stand united and ensure a victory for the MVA, rallying against those he referred to as “traitors.”

Sachin Ahir also spoke at the event, calling on supporters to ensure a strong turnout for voting, to celebrate a victory for Kalate and the MVA. He reminded the audience of their collective responsibility to secure Kalate’s win, which would mark a crucial triumph for the alliance.

Rahul Kalate expressed his gratitude for the support of senior MVA leaders and vowed to honor their trust in him. He noted that with the right combination of experience and efforts, victory in the upcoming elections was assured.

After the campaign launch, a massive padayatra (foot march) was held, which attracted large crowds. The procession, accompanied by the sounds of traditional halgi, trumpets, and tasha drums, received enthusiastic welcomes at various locations. Firecrackers were set off along the route, which passed through Wakad Gavthan, Wakad Chowk, Utkarsh Chowk, Mauli Chowk, Annabhau Sathe Chowk, Samrat Chowk, Venu Nagar, Pink City Road, Chhatrapati Chowk, and Ambiance Hotel-Mankar Chowk.

Local leaders and office bearers, including Sanjog Waghere, Tushar Kamthe, Imran Sheikh, Mayur Kalate, and others, were present in large numbers to support the event.