Pune, India – As the state gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, the political landscape in Pune is heating up, particularly in the Kasba constituency. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is witnessing a surge of interest in candidacy as party workers rally behind city president Dheeraj Ghate, urging him to be the official candidate for the Kasba assembly seat.

Intensifying Campaign Strategies

With assembly elections anticipated to be announced shortly, both the Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi alliances are intensifying their campaign strategies. Internal disputes among coalition partners regarding seat allocation have begun to surface, adding to the election tension. In Pune, the competition within the BJP for the Kasba constituency is becoming particularly fierce, with Hemant Rasane also showing keen interest in the nomination.

Ghate’s Support Grows

On Tuesday, October 8, several BJP officials met state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule in Mumbai, advocating for Dheeraj Ghate’s candidacy. They expressed confidence that securing the traditionally BJP-held constituency, which was lost in the recent by-election, is achievable under Ghate’s leadership.

Internal Competition Within BJP

As pressure mounts from party workers for Ghate’s nomination, the situation suggests potential rifts within the BJP. While Hemant Rasane remains eager to contest, Ghate’s proactive approach indicates that the internal competition for the Kasba seat may be intensifying.

Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg District Developments

In related news, BJP is likely to contest only one seat in the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg district, amid speculation about alliances and candidates from other parties. Following a successful Lok Sabha election campaign, some party members are voicing their dissatisfaction with the BJP’s cautious stance, raising concerns about friendly contests in the upcoming elections.