Campaigning Concludes with Tense Moments in Amravati
The final day of campaigning for the Amravati Municipal Corporation elections saw heightened tensions on Tuesday. Supporters of the Yuva Swabhiman Party attempted to block a BJP campaign procession at Nehru Maidan, creating a brief standoff.
Police Intervention Prevents Escalation
Police had granted permission to both parties for their processions. The situation escalated when YSP workers stopped the BJP convoy. Authorities quickly intervened to bring the situation under control. BJP MLA Sanjay Kute also helped calm the situation. No injuries were reported from the incident.
The confrontation highlighted the intense political rivalry on the campaign's concluding day. Parties made last-minute attempts to demonstrate their strength and mobilize supporters across the city.
Final Push Across Amravati
Campaigning remained intense throughout Tuesday. Major parties including Congress and several smaller outfits held rallies and roadshows. Supporters rode motorcycles and traveled in vehicles equipped with loudspeakers and LED screens.
Several petrol pumps reported long queues as campaign vehicles lined up for refueling. The 13-day campaign formally ended on Tuesday evening with various activities across all prabhags.
Key Campaign Events
In Budhwara–Jawahar Gate prabhag, Congress organized a maha padyatra that passed through the area. The procession culminated in a public meeting at Azad Hind Square in Budhwara.
In Badnera, Yuva Swabhiman Party founder and MLA Ravi Rana addressed a large rally at Junivasti–Bari Pura Chowk. Speaking at the event, Rana criticized some leaders for invoking historical figures for electoral gains. He emphasized his party's focus on resolving civic issues and developing wards.
Candidates of AIMIM and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi also organized rallies in their respective prabhags. These events added to the charged atmosphere on the final day of campaigning.
The intense campaigning reflected the high stakes in the upcoming municipal elections. All parties made concerted efforts to reach voters before the campaign period officially closed.
