Deputy CM Ajit Pawar participates in tribal community’s traditional dance in Maharashtra's Akole during Jan Sanman Yatra

Pawar also offered respects to Krantiveer Raghoji Bhangre and Bhagvan Birsa Munda as well as paid obeisance to Mata Kalsubai, Bhagvan Agastya Rishi, and Bhagvan Amruteshwar.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Ajit Pawar’s Jan Sanman Yatra on Sunday reached Akole assembly constituency in Ahilyanagar district, previously called Ahmednagar.

Pawar inaugurated various development works in the Akole Assembly Constituency.

Akole MLA Dr Kiran Lahamate was also present at the occasion.

He also offered respects to Krantiveer Raghoji Bhangre and Bhagvan Birsa Munda as well as paid obeisance to Mata Kalsubai, Bhagvan Agastya Rishi, and Bhagvan Amruteshwar.

Ahead of the assembly elections, Pawar was seen trying to engage with the tribal community.

Today, during his statewide Jan Sanman Yatra, he participated in the community’s traditional dance.

Expressing his empathy towards the community, he said, “I feel saddened by the protests led by Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. I understand the sorrow of the Adivasi community, and we will address their concerns.”

He also addressed a massive gathering of women at Akole Bazar Tal.

Talking about the government’s flagship scheme Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme, he said the government will provide the installment of the next two months that is for October-November within eight days.