In a shocking incident that has caused significant political embarrassment, a 20-year-old man allegedly urinated in public outside the office of Udgir MLA Sanjay Bansode on Thursday. The act was reportedly carried out as a protest after the youth's father was denied a party ticket to contest the upcoming zilla parishad elections.
Protest Over Denied Election Ticket
The youth has been identified as Nitin Ekurre, son of Madhukar Ekurre who had sought a ticket from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). According to sources familiar with the matter, the Ekurre family was deeply upset over the party's decision to deny Madhukar Ekurre a ticket for the local body elections.
Viral Video Causes Political Fallout
The incident was recorded on a mobile phone, reportedly by the youth himself, and quickly circulated across various social media platforms. Although the video was deleted within a few hours of being posted, it had already been widely shared across messaging applications and social networks, causing significant embarrassment for political parties in the region.
The viral video sparked sharp reactions across political circles in Latur district, with multiple leaders condemning the act as indecent and damaging to public discourse during the crucial election season. Several party workers privately admitted that the episode caused substantial embarrassment at a time when political organizations are attempting to project discipline and organizational strength ahead of the local body polls.
Political Reactions and Statements
A senior office-bearer from Latur district commented on the situation, stating, "Demand for tickets from both the BJP and NCP was far higher than the number of available seats. It is not possible to accommodate everyone. While disappointment over denial of a ticket can be understood, resorting to such acts is completely wrong and unacceptable."
The official further emphasized that political disagreements should be expressed through democratic and lawful means rather than through actions that violate public decency norms. Despite repeated attempts by media outlets, MLA Sanjay Bansode could not be reached for comment regarding the controversial incident outside his office.
Police Investigation Underway
Police sources confirmed they were aware of the viral video and were actively verifying the facts surrounding the incident. A police officer involved in the preliminary investigation stated, "Further action would depend on whether a cognisable offence was made out under public nuisance provisions."
The incident has highlighted the intense competition for political tickets during election seasons and the extreme measures some individuals might resort to when their aspirations are not met through conventional political channels.
