Gadkari Urges Educators to Boost Voter Participation in Nagpur

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasizes the importance of high voter turnout in the Nagpur Graduates’ Constituency election during a meeting with educators.

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Aapla Nagpur Desk
15 Oct 2026, 12:18 AM IST · 2 min read
Source: TOI
Gadkari Urges Educators to Boost Voter Participation in Nagpur
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Nitin Gadkari calls on teachers to ensure valid voting and encourage colleagues to participate.

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BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale highlights the unique nature of the graduates’ constituency election.

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The BJP aims to reclaim a historically significant seat with strong voter engagement.

In a recent gathering in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged educators to actively participate in the upcoming Graduates’ Constituency election. Speaking at an event organized by the Manthan group at Gadkari Wada, he emphasized the necessity for teachers and professors to ensure their votes are valid and to motivate their colleagues to vote. Gadkari's remarks came as part of a campaign for BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale, who is vying for the seat.

Gadkari reminded attendees of their civic duty, stating, "Power, struggle and beauty never last forever," and stressed the importance of collective effort in supporting Kohale's campaign. He pointed out the BJP's historical success in the constituency and urged every voter to appreciate the significance of their vote, aiming to enhance the overall polling percentage.

During the meeting, Vishnu Changde, the convener of the Manthan group, provided insights into their previous initiatives and the group's ongoing efforts. Gadkari also engaged with educators, addressing their concerns and answering questions related to their professional challenges. Meanwhile, Sudhakar Kohale held separate meetings in the Trimurti Nagar and Subhash Nagar mandals, where he elaborated on the distinctive aspects of the graduates’ constituency election.

Kohale explained that this election differs from general elections due to its focus on educated voters. He stressed the importance of personal relationships with voters and consistent communication from campaign workers. Kohale encouraged his team to emphasize the significance of voting and to ensure that graduates turn out on election day.

Highlighting the historical context, Kohale noted the seat's association with prominent leaders like Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Gadkari. He expressed optimism about the BJP's chances, stating, "We have got an opportunity this time to erase the regret of having lost this seat earlier," and called for a united campaign effort among party workers. The meetings were also attended by BJP Nagpur city president Dayashankar Tiwari and city election in-charge Girish Deshmukh, reinforcing the party's commitment to securing this crucial seat.

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