Nashik Elections: Jail Candidacy, Absconding Candidate, and Shocking Results

• Nashik's municipal elections saw unprecedented events, including a candidate contesting from jail and another absconding before voting.
• RPI candidate Prakash Londhe, with a serious criminal background, contested from jail but was rejected by voters.
• Former BJP corporator Uddhav Nimise's son, Riddhish Nimise, won despite his father being in jail, showing voters' nuanced perception.
• Shinde Sena candidate Kamlesh Bodke absconded before voting due to a kidnapping case, impacting his campaign.
• Prakash Londhe was arrested in the 'Fortress of Law' campaign for serious crimes, including a shooting incident on October 5, 2025, near ITI Signal.

Why It Matters: Nashik's municipal elections were marked by unusual candidacies and voter responses to criminal backgrounds.