Nagpur's Political Landscape Erupts in Final Campaign Push
Nagpur witnessed a whirlwind of political activity on Tuesday as opposition parties scrambled to make their last appeals to voters. With the campaign deadline set for 6pm, the city buzzed with rallies, roadshows, and public meetings. Smaller political outfits joined the fray, turning the final hours into a high-energy spectacle of canvassing.
NCP(SP) Stages Grand Roadshow with Massive Turnout
Senior NCP(SP) leader Anil Deshmukh led a vibrant open-jeep roadshow through key neighborhoods. Former state home minister Deshmukh stood atop the vehicle as flowers showered down on the procession. He addressed residents at multiple stops, with party workers waving flags and chanting slogans along the route.
City chief Duneshwar Pethe accompanied Deshmukh through Ward 23, where Pethe is contesting. The roadshow attracted a large crowd, including scooter and bike rallies featuring 500-600 vehicles. E-rickshaws also joined the convoy, creating a dramatic visual spectacle at busy intersections.
Pethe emphasized the party's commitment to grassroots engagement. "Leaders like Deshmukh demonstrated real grassroots politics," Pethe stated. "He participated every single day—conducting rallies, leading padyatras, and knocking on doors to speak directly with people."
The NCP(SP) campaign saw consistent growth, with 300-400 local citizens actively participating alongside party workers. From continuous public interactions to energetic rallies, the movement maintained momentum until the final moments.
BSP Focuses on Local Issues with Ward-Level Outreach
The Bahujan Samaj Party mounted a sustained final push centered on direct voter interaction. Senior leader Uttam Shewde explained their strategy focused on local concerns rather than large-scale events.
"For the last three days, we organized bike rallies and padyatras across the prabhag to connect directly with people," Shewde said. "We discussed key issues like sewage problems, rubbish collection, and other resident concerns. We explained our plans to address these problems effectively."
On Tuesday, the BSP coordinated car and bike rallies starting at 11 am, covering the entire Prabhag area. Approximately 50–60 people participated in these rallies, which concluded with a samapan sabha attended by nearly 70 citizens. The party highlighted their work and engaged closely with residents during these final interactions.
AIMIM Launches Intensive Campaign Across All Contested Seats
With canvassing reaching its peak, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen launched one of its largest campaign drives. The party rolled out an intensive rally from morning that covered all 17 seats they are contesting.
The outreach moved through narrow lanes and major roads alike. Supporters campaigned using cars, bikes, and even on foot at various locations. AIMIM leader Shahid Rangoonwala detailed their comprehensive approach.
"Beyond the mega rally, we conducted sustained door-to-door campaigning throughout the past week," Rangoonwala explained. "We complemented this with small meetings, nukkad sabhas, and 10–15 public gatherings across different localities."
Over the last two days, AIMIM organized major rallies in Mominpura that drew hundreds of participants. In the absence of party president Asaduddin Owaisi, the campaign distributed 200–300 printed Owaisi face masks among supporters.
MP AIMIM head Mokshin Ali Shah's participation provided additional momentum, strengthening community-level engagement during the final campaign push.
City-Wide Canvassing Creates Election Fever
Multiple neighborhoods across Nagpur witnessed political activity as candidates and party workers attempted to leave lasting impressions. Bike rallies, car processions, and compact public meetings filled the urban landscape.
The final day transformed into a show of strength for various political outfits. Each party employed distinct strategies—from NCP(SP)'s large-scale roadshows to BSP's issue-based outreach and AIMIM's comprehensive neighborhood coverage.
As the 6pm deadline approached, the city's political temperature rose steadily. The mandatory silence period that followed marked a dramatic transition from the day's frenetic campaigning to the quiet anticipation of polling day.
