Pune, Dec. 20 -- The Jain community is set to play a decisive role in the upcoming municipal corporation elections, said BJP Jain Cell State President Sandeep Bhandari here on Saturday. He stated that the community, known for its contributions to trade, industry and social service, is now entering politics in an organised and assertive manner.
Bhandari said the Jain community has traditionally been a loyal voter base of the BJP. Under the leadership of former BJP state president Chandrakant Patil, Maharashtra became the first state to establish a BJP Jain Cell, which has significantly strengthened Jain participation in politics.
He said BJP Jain Cell workers played an important role in increasing voter turnout during the Lok Sabha and Ass...