Nagpur Shocker: BJP Fields Only Muslim Candidate, Pailwan Kamil Ansari

• BJP fields Pailwan Kamil Ansari as its sole Muslim candidate among 143 for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, sparking political discussion.
• Ansari, an OBC weaver from the 'Pasmanda Muslim' community, is known for promoting Hindu-Muslim harmony and social unity in Nagpur.
• A staunch supporter of Union Minister Gadkari, he considers Datta Meghe his political guru and is a director at Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank.
• Known as 'Kamil Pailwan' due to his wrestling background, he is contesting on the issue of Nagpur's development, stating Muslims now prioritize development over religion.
• The BJP's move is significant in its stronghold, especially after leaving the RSS headquarters' Reshimbagh seat for Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

Why It Matters: BJP's sole Muslim candidate, Kamil Ansari, signals a shift towards development politics in Nagpur.