Congress Nominates Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj for Kolhapur Lok Sabha Seat Amidst Shiv Sena’s Open Invitation

The announcement of Shahu Maharaj's candidacy by Atul Londhe, the chief spokesperson of Maharashtra Congress, follows a meticulous evaluation of 20 Lok Sabha constituencies

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In a strategic move ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 Elections, Maharashtra Congress has officially announced Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, as their candidate for the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency. This decision comes in the wake of an open invitation from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, expressing the party’s readiness to accommodate Shahu Maharaj under their party symbol.

The announcement of Shahu Maharaj’s candidacy by Atul Londhe, the chief spokesperson of Maharashtra Congress, follows a meticulous evaluation of 20 Lok Sabha constituencies by the party. Despite previous claims and counterclaims by both Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) regarding the Kolhapur seat, Congress has remained steadfast in its pursuit of fielding Shahu Maharaj as their candidate.

Shiv Sena UBT, through Sanjay Raut, has reiterated their interest in the Kolhapur seat and has expressed a willingness to endorse Shahu Maharaj under their party symbol, the flaming torch (Mashal). This move underscores the political significance of Shahu Maharaj’s candidacy and the potential for collaboration between Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) in the upcoming elections.

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, as the scion of Kolhapur’s erstwhile royal family, holds considerable sway in Maharashtra’s political landscape. Despite having a historical affinity with Congress, Shahu Maharaj has refrained from formal party affiliation since his unsuccessful Lok Sabha bid in 1998. His stature within the Maratha community, traditionally aligned with the NCP, further strengthens his candidacy and adds a layer of complexity to the electoral dynamics in Kolhapur.

As the electoral battle intensifies in Kolhapur, all eyes will be on Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj as he navigates the intricate web of political alliances and aspirations, shaping the future trajectory of Maharashtra’s political landscape.

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