As the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections draw near, campaigning has intensified with key political figures hitting the ground. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule led a significant campaign push in the city on Sunday, framing the upcoming civic polls as a direct vote on development.
A Historic Move for Housing Security
Addressing voters at four public meetings in Tukum, Sham Nagar, Babupeth, and Bhivapur, Bawankule made a major announcement. He declared that the process of granting permanent housing ownership rights, known as pattas, to approximately 16,000 residents of Chandrapur is already being implemented. Campaigning for Mahayuti alliance candidates, the minister termed this decision 'historic,' aimed at providing long-term security to families who have lived without formal ownership documents for decades.
Bawankule stressed that this initiative transcends typical election-time promises. He revealed that several beneficiaries have already received their official documents, signaling that the process is in active motion. He positioned this as a core achievement of the BJP-led government's governance model.
Development at the Core of Governance
The minister outlined his party's approach, stating that the government has kept fundamental civic issues at the heart of its administration rather than limiting them to campaign rhetoric. He listed water supply, roads, sanitation, healthcare, education, and property rights as the central pillars of their governance in Chandrapur.
To streamline property rights, Bawankule detailed a modern approach. He said the state is conducting drone-based surveys to map homes accurately. Following this, property cards and ownership documents are being provided to residents free of cost, with the government bearing the entire expense.
Welfare Schemes and Electoral Pitch
Beyond housing, the minister highlighted other welfare initiatives to connect with the electorate. He mentioned the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme and discussed the proposed rollout of the 'Suryaghar' scheme for solar-powered homes. Bawankule claimed that adopting solar power would significantly reduce household electricity costs for the people of Chandrapur.
Linking local development with political representation, Bawankule asserted that Chandrapur's overall progress would require a BJP mayor and a strong Mahayuti presence in the civic body. He argued that aligning the local municipal corporation with the state government would ensure smoother implementation of development projects.
The campaign rallies saw robust turnout, with senior leaders including guardian minister Ashok Uike and local MLAs present on stage. The large crowds indicated the high stakes involved as Chandrapur prepares to vote in the crucial municipal corporation elections.
