Maharashtra Election: This Congress leader to contest polls on party ticket and as Independent—Here’s why

Congress Leader Devanand Pawar on October 27 spoke about the seat-sharing arrangement within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and revealed his decision to contest the Washim seat as both a Congress candidate and an independent. While speaking to reporters, Pawar said, "For an MVA candidate in Washim, we had demanded a ticket for a Congress ticket..

. We told our leaders that the people want a Congress candidate from here. After seat sharing, this seat went to NCP-SCP.



.. Nana Patole had asked me to file my nomination from Washim, and we are still trying to get this seat to ourselves.

.. After listening to my supporters and voters, I have decided to stand aside.

.. I will be filing my nomination from Congress and also file my nomination as an independent candidate.

..".