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Mumbai : After the direct involvement of politicians in the recently held cricket body elections, the poll to the executive committee of the Akhil Bharatiya Natya Parishad (ABNP), the apex body of Marathi theatre, has been taken over by two groups linked to three political parties..
Interestingly, industries minister Uday Samant of the Shiv Sena has the support of NCP chief Sharad Pawar to back actor Prashant Damles Rangkarmi Samuh panel against producer Prasad Kamblis Aple Panel supported by BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar...
The 60 governing council members will now elect executive committee members, including the president, on May 16.. This is the first time that the elections of the Marathi Natya Parishad are being so blatantly politicised..
A statement released by Ashish Shelars office stated: Industries minister Uday Samant, with support from Pawarsaheb, left no stone unturned to elect his panel, leading to politicising the election of a theatre body..
When questioned by HT, Shelar said, I have supported the Kambli panel to ensure that the elections are held without any political pressure and the body elected is free from any political influence...
