Bacchu Kadu Joins Shiv Sena as Candidate for Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections
Bachchu Kadu joins Shiv Sena, declared party candidate for Leglislative Council elections
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Bacchu Kadu, former Minister and leader of the Prahar Janshakti Party, has joined the Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra. He was announced as the party's candidate for the upcoming Legislative Council elections after filing his nomination papers, following discussions about addressing farmers' issues and concerns for people with disabilities.
- 01Bacchu Kadu joins Shiv Sena ahead of Legislative Council elections.
- 02His candidacy was announced by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- 03Kadu emphasized the importance of addressing farmers' issues and concerns for people with disabilities.
- 04He filed his nomination papers immediately after joining the party.
- 05This move indicates potential political alliances focusing on social issues.
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Bacchu Kadu, the former Minister and head of the Prahar Janshakti Party, officially joined the Shiv Sena party on April 30, 2026, during an event attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Following his induction, Kadu was declared the party's candidate for the upcoming Legislative Council elections, having filed his nomination papers shortly thereafter. Kadu had previously indicated his openness to an alliance with the Shiv Sena, particularly if it prioritized issues affecting farmers and people with disabilities. His transition to Shiv Sena underscores a strategic shift aimed at addressing significant social concerns in Maharashtra.
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Kadu's candidacy could influence legislative decisions impacting farmers and people with disabilities in Maharashtra.
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