Nagpur Drama: Supporters Lock Candidate at Home to Stop Nomination Withdrawal

• Independent candidate Kisan Gawande was locked inside his Nagpur home by supporters on the last day for withdrawing nominations for Maharashtra civic elections.
• The BJP had initially given Gawande an AB form but later instructed him to withdraw his nomination, favoring Vijay Hole.
• Angered by the party's decision, local citizens and supporters prevented Gawande from reaching the election office.
• Supporters vowed Gawande would contest as an independent, citing his work for Ward 13-D and calling the party's decision an injustice.
• Gawande remains confined, with supporters maintaining a vigil, vowing not to unlock the house until the withdrawal deadline passes.

Why It Matters: Nagpur sees high drama as supporters lock candidate Kisan Gawande to prevent nomination withdrawal.