Thousands of citizens gathered in Purnavale, Chinchwad, to show their overwhelming support for Rahul Kalate, the Mahavikas Aghadi candidate, as he embarked on his transformative padayatra. The rally, which began on Monday evening, was marked by widespread enthusiasm, with women and citizens alike blessing Kalate and offering flowers .

Kalate’s arrival in Purnavale was met with thunderous drums, cymbals, and fireworks, setting the tone for an electrifying evening. The padayatra commenced after paying respects to Gram Daivat Kalbhairavnath Maharaj, with thousands of citizens participating.

Nitin Darshale, Shiv Sena (U.B.T.) Division Head, expressed his support for Kalate, stating, “Rahul Dada is the only one who can resolve our long-standing issues… We firmly believe he will bring comprehensive development to Purnavale and Chinchwad.”

Pooja Tiwari, a local resident, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We trust Rahul Kalate to work towards women’s health and family welfare, thereby propelling Punavale’s progress.”

Rahul Kalate is a visionary leader with a strong foundation in both politics and business. As the current corporator for Wakad, he has made significant contributions to the community. Kalate is also the Founder Chairman of Kamal Pratishthan Mount Litera School at Wakad and has been involved in various social initiatives .

With the people of Purnavale firmly behind him, Kalate’s candidacy has gained significant momentum.