Nashik Mayor Race Heats Up: 16 Women Contend for Open Category Post After 26 Years

• The Nashik Mayor's post is reserved for an open category woman after 26 years, sparking intense political activity.
• Sixteen women corporators are vying for the position, with the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela adding urgency to finding a capable leader.
• Key contenders include Himgouri Aher (educated, experienced, from a political family), Deepali Gite (organizational experience, civic work), Dr. Yogita Hire (highly educated, multilingual, strong political legacy), and Madhuri Bolkar (loyal BJP activist, strong political connections).
• The selection criteria emphasize administrative experience, multilingual communication, leadership, and political coordination.
• Other women corporators from the open category are also in the race, making it a highly competitive election.

Why It Matters: Nashik's mayoral race sees 16 women contenders for the open category post after 26 years, driven by Simhastha Kumbh Mela preparations.