The ruling Mahayuti alliance’s recent rallies in Western Maharashtra witnessed a notably subdued turnout, reflecting a lukewarm response from the public. Union Minister Amit Shah addressed a small gathering in Shirala, Sangli District, while in Kolhapur, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar faced rows of empty chairs during their addresses.
𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐫𝐚 | Union Minister Amit Shah spoke to a thin audience in Shirala in Sangli District. While in Kolhapur, empty chairs greeted CM Eknath Shinde & deputy CM’s… pic.twitter.com/2t3nVk7GUt
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This turnout contrasts with expectations, as Western Maharashtra remains a politically active region. The limited attendance may reflect challenges for the alliance in garnering grassroots support in this area ahead of upcoming elections. The leaders’ speeches aimed to address regional issues and reinforce the alliance’s position, but the low turnout raises questions about the alliance’s current foothold and engagement strategy in these traditionally strong opposition territories.
