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Ram Shinde Withdraws From Ahilyanagar District Bank Election
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News18•05-10-2026, 14:38
Ram Shinde Withdraws From Ahilyanagar District Bank Election
- •Legislative Council Chairman Prof. Ram Shinde has announced his withdrawal from the Ahilyanagar District Central Cooperative Bank elections.
- •Shinde clarified that the decision aims to uphold the prestige, dignity, and neutrality of his constitutional post rather than due to any pressure.
- •His nomination faced controversies and allegations from opponents regarding resolutions passed in two different talukas of Karjat and Jamkhed.
- •Shinde launched a scathing attack on the opposition, alleging that certain individuals openly violated RBI rules concerning the ten-year tenure limit.
Key Questions Answered
Ram Shinde decided to withdraw from the district bank elections to uphold the prestige, dignity, and neutrality of the constitutional post he holds, clarifying it was not due to any political pressure or personal reasons.
Opponents raised questions regarding his voting rights and the legal feasibility of voting in two places because resolutions for his candidacy were passed from two different talukas: Bardgaon Sudrik and Dislewadi.
Ram Shinde stated that senior leader Yashwantrao Gadakh's appeal for an uncontested election should be respected, noting that an uncontested bank election would benefit depositors and borrowers.
