ZP Election: What exactly happened to social media star Nirmala Navale in the Shirur Panchayat elections?

Nirmala Shubham Nawale: Social media star Nirmala Navale, who contested from the Karegaon–Kanhur Mesai constituency of the Shirur Panchayat Samiti, had to accept defeat this time. Navale, who entered the fray from the Nationalist Congress Party, was defeated by BJP's Manisha Satish Pachange by about 300 votes.

Nirmala Navale, who has a legion of millions of fans on Instagram, is always in the news for her unique style, outspoken statements, and reels. Navale, an IT engineer, was previously elected unopposed as the Sarpanch of Karegaon. Therefore, there were high expectations from her this time. However, her popularity on social media could not translate into votes.

Meanwhile, the results of the Pune District Council and Panchayat Samiti elections are gradually coming in. So far, results for 73 seats have been declared, with the Nationalist Congress Party appearing to be in the lead. Despite the lack of momentum in the campaign following Ajit Pawar's demise, the Nationalist Congress Party seems to be benefiting from sympathy.

The difference between the shine of social media and the reality of actual politics has once again come to the fore through this result.

In Brief

1. Contested the election from Karegaon-Kanhur Mesai constituency of Shirur Panchayat Samiti.

2. Social media star Nirmala Navale was defeated.

3. Navale was fielded by the Nationalist Congress Party.

4. BJP's Manisha Satish Pachange defeated by about 300 votes.

5. BJP candidate victorious in the election results.