Rallies on bullock cart at Shirur
Shivsena MP Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil gets felicitated with a huge rose garland by the other karyakartas. He promised to bring back the tradition of bull racing in three months if re-elected. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/ BCCL
Seeking a re-term, Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil along with the other Shivsena leaders waving to his supporters. He also visited the office in a bullock-cart instead of his car as he has been doing in the past as well. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/ BCCL
Current MP of Shirur Shivajirao Patil with other leaders carried out a rally mounted on a bullock cart. In 2014, the Supreme Court banned this century old tradition saying it is cruelty against animals which Patil wishes to change. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/BCCL
Aaditya Thackeray joins the rally at Shirur. He did not join Patil on the bullock cart instead sat on the roof top of his car. Yuva sena chief is seen accompanying his candidates on their nomination day. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/BCCL
On the other hand, NCP leader Amol Kolhe was seen outside the office being welcomed by his supporters. He was seen applying turmeric to animals. Amol Kolhe is a very popular star thanks to his TV show based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/BCCL
Actor-turned-politician Kolhe was waving at his supporters during the rally. He recently quit from Shivsena to join the NCP. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/BCCl
Amol Kolhe promised to bring back the age-old tradition of bullock cart racing and also tackle modern day issues such as unemployment, pending projects and lack of connectivity. He has won people’s affection and love for the on-screen characters he has played and now as a promising candidate. Photo by Nikil Ghorpade/BCCL