A prestige battle in Bhokar as Ashok Chavan’s daughter debuts in Assembly polls

“Egoless, adjusting, and milunsar ” is how people of Nanded city described Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan. Attending public meetings, meeting people, going door to door, and participating in events in her constituency are what has kept Ms. Sreejaya busy after the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. On Maratha reservation, she said, “People are happy with 10% SEBC quota; beneficiaries from here got jobs in police force and receive educational benefits.” She added, “Reservation means providing opportunities, opening the door and my father has been doing that for so long, be it connectivity, irrigation, or education; there is a lot one person has put in.” She is banking on her family’s political legacy and on promoting Mahayuti schemes, including Ladki Bahin, Ladka Bhau, and water-related policies. “During my exams, she used to be in the constituency, because for her, the constituency came first and her child next; that same child is now here to work for people.” ‘Too early to gauge ideological difference’ There were hints of Ms. Sreejaya entering politics during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra as her photos were used on flexes welcoming Mr. Gandhi to Nanded.