Speaking to supporters and party workers, SP candidate Irfan Khan said the decision was taken after careful thought and in the larger interest of local residents. He said the future development of the ward was the key factor behind his move
Sufiyan Vanu (above) thanked Irfan Khan and his supporters for the backing. File Pic/X
Days before BMC Election 2026, former corporator and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Irfan Khan on Friday withdrew his nomination from Govandi’s Ward 138 and announced his full support for the Congress candidate Sufiyan Vanu, reported the PTI.
The BMC elections are scheduled to be held on 15 January.
Speaking to supporters and party workers, Khan said that the decision was taken after careful thought and in the larger interest of local residents. He said the future development of the ward was the key factor behind his move, according to the PTI.
Praise for Congress candidate
Khan said the Congress had fielded a well-educated, experienced and capable candidate who understands local and grassroots issues. He described Sufiyan Vanu as a visionary and hardworking leader committed to public service.
Congress candidate welcomes support
Sufiyan Vanu thanked Irfan Khan and his supporters for the backing. He said the support has strengthened his resolve to work honestly, transparently and with dedication for the people of Govandi, as per the PTI.
Leaders from NCP factions in Beed unite during Ajit Pawar's visit
Meanwhile, leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) showed signs of unity during Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s visit to Beed district ahead of Maharashtra local body elections.
Ajit Pawar was in Beed on Thursday to felicitate winners of the recent municipal council elections, the results of which were declared on December 21.
Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction won municipal council elections in Beed, Parli Vaijnath and Dharur. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) secured victory in Majalgaon, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won in Georai and Ambajogai.
At a public event, Beed MP Bajrang Sonawane from the NCP (SP) and MLA Sandeep Kshirsagar shared the stage with Ajit Pawar. Kshirsagar was also seen seeking the deputy chief minister’s blessings, a gesture that drew attention amid the ongoing political divide.
After the programme, MP Sonawane also travelled in Ajit Pawar’s helicopter, further underlining the show of bonhomie between leaders of the two factions.
During his visit, Ajit Pawar also inaugurated several development projects in the district. Addressing the gathering, he said that Parli MLA and former state minister Dhananjay Munde could not attend the event as he was on vacation.
(With inputs from PTI)
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