Janhvi Kapoor's Boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya Set for Political Debut
Shikhar Pahariya, Sushilkumar Shinde's grandson and Janhvi Kapoor's boyfriend, is rumored to be entering politics, sparking excitement in the town about the upcoming assembly elections. As the Ganesh festival commotion dies down, many aspirants who want to contest in the elections are busy performing pooja and darshan in various mandapams and donating gifts to garner future support .
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Pranathi Shinde, the current Member of Parliament representing the Solapur City Central Assembly Constituency for three consecutive terms, has created a buzz with around 19 aspirants vying for candidacy in the same seat. Shikhar's potential entry into politics has fueled speculation that he may succeed Pranathi in the Solapur City Central seat or contest the adjacent Solapur South Rural seat .
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Shikhar's family connections are notable, given his grandfather Sushilkumar Shinde's illustrious political career as the 24th Minister of Home Affairs, 28th Minister of Power, and Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His aunt, Praniti Shinde, is also a politician and a Member of Parliament .
While Shikhar's exact political plans are unclear, observers believe his family may groom him as a political successor. His recent appearances at Ganesh festival events, including visiting mandals and warmly greeting visitors at his grandfather's farmhouse, have added to the speculation .
It's worth noting that Shikhar comes from a strong educational background, having studied at prestigious institutions like Bombay Scottish School, Dhirubhai Ambani International School, and Regent's University in London . He's also a professional polo player and has worked as an investment analyst in a London-based gaming company .
As the town awaits the assembly elections, Shikhar's potential entry into politics has generated significant interest. Only time will tell if he'll follow in his grandfather's footsteps and make a name for himself in Indian politics.
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