Auto Driver, PA Win Ratnagiri ZP Polls: Uday Samant's Bold Strategy Pays Off

• Maharashtra's Industries Minister Uday Samant's personal decisions led to two unexpected victories in Ratnagiri ZP Panchayat Samiti elections.
• His personal assistant, Netaji, secured a Zilla Parishad seat after a 3 AM message from a party worker advocating for a ground-level leader.
• Samant initially hesitated to give Netaji candidacy despite 20 years of service, but was swayed by the worker's plea for a problem-solver.
• Auto-rickshaw driver Sumesh Ambekar also won, recognized for his consistent community service and dedication to society.
• The Shinde faction's Shiv Sena, under Uday Samant, achieved undisputed dominance, winning all 10 Zilla Parishad seats and 20 Panchayat Samiti Ganas in Ratnagiri.