GADCHIROLI/NAGPUR: The Maoist-hit district of Gadchiroli turned out to be an unlikely place for major political rumblings within NCP with deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar admitting at a party event that people disapprove of those who split families, and that he too realised his mistake.
Ajit Pawar, who split with uncle Sharad Pawar last year to join Mahayuti, was talking about the ongoing rift between cabinet minister and Gadchiroli royal, Dharmaraobaba Atram, and his daughter Bhagyashri.The deputy CM urged her not to quit the NCP led by him. “Please do not break families. The public dislikes those who do that. I have experienced it too and accept my mistake,” he said, while speaking at NCP (Ajit) Jan Sanman Yatra event in Gadchiroli late Friday.
TOI had reported Bhagyashri was all set to contest the upcoming assembly polls against her father from Aheri constituency.
Should toss such people into river, says Atram
An agitated Dharmaraobaba Atram did not mince words while talking about the family feud and a possible electoral battle with daughter, Bhagyashri. “There is only one seat, and I have unsheathed my sword to defend my turf. Whether it’s my daughter, son-in-law, or any other family member, people should toss such people into the river,” Atram said. He urged the public to recall his contributions to Gadchiroli’s development, insisting that no one should take credit for his work.
Breaking her silence on the issue, Bhagyashri Atram-Halgekar confirmed to TOI in an exclusive chat about her intent to contest from Aheri. “My father had publicly stated that 2019 would be his last assembly election and I would take over in 2024,” Bhagyashri said.
However, when Atram failed to secure a Lok Sabha ticket, the plan shifted, causing friction within the family.
Bhagyashri, who has held the post of Gadchiroli Zilla Parishad president, stated that her decision to contest against her father stems from pressure from supporters. “People (the supporters) rallied behind me, requesting me not to back down. I have to fight for them,” Bhagyashri said.
The Atram family feud has now spilled into the public arena, setting the stage for a potential electoral contest between father and daughter in the upcoming assembly elections, likely to be held in Nov.
Ajit Pawar, who split with uncle Sharad Pawar last year to join Mahayuti, was talking about the ongoing rift between cabinet minister and Gadchiroli royal, Dharmaraobaba Atram, and his daughter Bhagyashri.The deputy CM urged her not to quit the NCP led by him. “Please do not break families. The public dislikes those who do that. I have experienced it too and accept my mistake,” he said, while speaking at NCP (Ajit) Jan Sanman Yatra event in Gadchiroli late Friday.
TOI had reported Bhagyashri was all set to contest the upcoming assembly polls against her father from Aheri constituency.
Should toss such people into river, says Atram
An agitated Dharmaraobaba Atram did not mince words while talking about the family feud and a possible electoral battle with daughter, Bhagyashri. “There is only one seat, and I have unsheathed my sword to defend my turf. Whether it’s my daughter, son-in-law, or any other family member, people should toss such people into the river,” Atram said. He urged the public to recall his contributions to Gadchiroli’s development, insisting that no one should take credit for his work.
Breaking her silence on the issue, Bhagyashri Atram-Halgekar confirmed to TOI in an exclusive chat about her intent to contest from Aheri. “My father had publicly stated that 2019 would be his last assembly election and I would take over in 2024,” Bhagyashri said.
However, when Atram failed to secure a Lok Sabha ticket, the plan shifted, causing friction within the family.
Bhagyashri, who has held the post of Gadchiroli Zilla Parishad president, stated that her decision to contest against her father stems from pressure from supporters. “People (the supporters) rallied behind me, requesting me not to back down. I have to fight for them,” Bhagyashri said.
The Atram family feud has now spilled into the public arena, setting the stage for a potential electoral contest between father and daughter in the upcoming assembly elections, likely to be held in Nov.
