Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. File
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A senior leader of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on April 11 stated his party will contest elections in Goa and shortly launch an outreach marketing campaign in the BJP-ruled coastal State.
Talking to reporters right here, Shiv Sena leader Anandrao Adsul stated the party, which is in energy in Maharashtra in an alliance with the BJP, must work at grassroots degree to win elections in Goa.
The former Lok Sabha MP stated the undivided Shiv Sena had contested elections in Goa in the previous, however they have been fought with out conviction.
“The Shiv Sena will contest the next elections in Goa with conviction and make a fresh beginning. The people of Goa should be convinced this party is here to work for them. We need to create impact on the minds of the people,” Mr. Adsul stated.
He stated many native leaders have evinced curiosity in becoming a member of the Shinde-led party, which was allotted the Shiv Sena title and the ‘bow and arrow’ ballot image by the Election Commission in February.
Mr. Adsul alleged Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and others who have been named in-charge of party affairs in Goa in the previous used to get influenced by financial concerns whereas giving ballot tickets to candidates in the State.
Mr. Raut didn’t reply to messages searching for his feedback on Mr. Adsul’s declare until late Tuesday evening.
