Pawar was disqualified previously over conflict of interest and office of profit charges after an inquiry revealed he misused his position to acquire shops in the Khau Katta eat street for his wife
Published Mar 16, 2025 | 12:42 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 16, 2025 | 12:42 PM
Mangesh Pawar elected Mayor of Belagavi City Corporation
Synopsis: Mangesh Pawar was elected Mayor of Belagavi City Corporation, and Vani Vilas Joshi became Deputy Mayor on 14 March. Both are from the Belagavi South Assembly constituency and loyalists of MLA Abhay Patil. The BJP holds a majority in the 58-member House. Pawar represents Ward 41, and Joshi represents Ward 44, with the Deputy Mayor’s post reserved for a woman
BJP leaders Mangesh Pawar and Vani Vilas Joshi were elected as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Belagavi City Corporation on 14 March.
Both Pawar and Joshi are from wards in the Belagavi South Assembly constituency and are known to be loyal followers of BJP leader Abhay Patil, the MLA from Belagavi South.
The BJP holds a majority in the 58-member House, with 35 seats and three eligible legislators who can vote. The Mayor’s post was unreserved, while the Deputy Mayor’s position was reserved for a general category woman. Pawar represents Ward 41, and Joshi represents Ward 44.
Mangesh Pawar elected Mayor of Belagavi city corporation
Mangesh Pawar was elected the Mayor of Belagavi city corporation and Vani Vilas Joshi was elected the Deputy Mayor, on March 14. Mr. Pawar and Ms. Joshi were elected from wards in the Belagavi South Assembly constituency.… pic.twitter.com/FWEiUlPYhM
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Pawar had previously been disqualified from his membership on charges of conflict of interest and office of profit, after an inquiry revealed he misused his position to acquire shops in the Khau Katta eat street for his wife.
However, he challenged the decision in the Karnataka High Court with the support of Patil, which allowed him to vote and participate in the election.
The election results were announced by Regional Commissioner Sanjay Shettannanavar, who congratulated both Pawar and Joshi in the presence of BCC Commissioner B Shubha and other officers.
Before the election, senior BJP leaders, including MP Jagadish Shettar and MLC N Ravikumar, addressed the elected members, and the names of the candidates were finalised.
There were three aspirants for the Mayor’s position and five for the Deputy Mayor’s post.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
