India, July 21 -- Pune

As Pune marked the traditional Akhad celebration ahead of Gatari Amavasya, political leaders across the city used the occasion as a platform for voter outreach in the run-up to the municipal corporation elections. What began as a cultural event turned into a show of political goodwill, with free chicken distributions and community mutton feasts drawing large crowds.

On Sunday, the Dhananjayrao Jadhav Foundation distributed 5,000 kilograms of raw chicken across areas near Ahmednagar Road, including Kalas, Vishrantwadi, Bhekrainagar, Dhanori, Munjaba Vasti, and Lohegaon Pathan Naka.

Led by Pooja Dhananjay Jadhav, a member of the Panchayat Samiti, and supported by Dhananjay Jadhav, both associated with the BJP Pune ...