Nagpur, 05 Mar

(HS): Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde selected Jyoti

Waghmare as the party’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha. Against all political

predictions Shinde selected Waghmare, who is the party’s spokesperson in

Solapur. She is an aggressive worker of the party.

Technically Shiv

Sena gets only one seat, based on its strength. Waghmare’s selection comes as a

surprise to many leaders in the state, as ex-MP Rahul Shewale’s name was on the

forefront. From the beginning Waghmare effectively handled the party’s work

since formation of Eknath Shinde Group of Shiv Sena. She has been consistently

replying to the allegations made by UBT Sena leaders Sanjay Raut and Sushama

Andhare. She is known to be an aggressive, knowledgeate, and studious leader.

Waghmare’s

selection is considered to project a challenge for Congress MP from Solapur Praniti

Shinde. Before joining Shiv Sena, Waghmare had handled Praniti Shinde’s campaign

during earlier elections. She is an active member of Ambedkari movement. Her

father Nagnath Waghmare was an active worker of Dalit Panther. She holds a doctoral

degree in English and was a meritorious students throughout her academic

career.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar