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RJD Eyes Mumbai, to Consolidate Political Strength and Expand Base in Maharashtra by : INVC Team Published on : 19 Dec, 2017 08:04 PM IST RJD eyes Mumbai, to consolidate political strength and expand base in Maharashtra By : INVC Team Published On : 19 Dec, 2017 08:04 PM IST INVC NEWS Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has geared its resources and is all set to flex its political muscle in Mumbai. The party has also drawn a strategy to field candidates for contesting maximum number of seats in civic polls, assembly elections and the general elections in Maharashtra even as it looks confident to consolidate its political strength and expand its base across the state. “We are committed to improving Mumbai’s rapidly creaking infrastructure and providing a sustained roadmap to the city’s economic development. It is our sincere belief that prudent economic policies and administrative initiatives need to be rolled out to restore the vibrancy of the city. RJD has the capabilities and is fully ready to gain the requisite public mandate to restore the bustling megapolis to its former glory and strengthen its efficacies as the financial capital of the country. The party is also fully committed to the sustained growth and development of Maharashtra.” stated Ayub Hungund, RJD President, Mumbai. RJD followers and party workers had gathered in huge numbers to felicitate Mumbai Party President Ayub Hungund. The impressive gathering of the party cadre was seen as a show of strength for the party in a politically important constituency like Mumbai. Following its consolidation in Mumbai, the party has also planned a mass outreach across Maharashtra to spread its appeal to the population in the state. The party will be placing emphasis on core issues which have severely affected the growth and development of the state and try to address them in a proactive manner. The onus will be on entering into a dialogue with the population of the state, understanding the problems and issues faced by them and finding a viable solution to the issues. RJD is confident that given their political expertise and administrative acumen, they will be able to appeal to the conscience of the ever-vigilant voter in Maharashtra and expand their political base here. The party, which derives its core strength from the North Indian community, will also make broad- based efforts to gain the support of the sizeable North Indian population based in Mumbai. RJD will appeal to the North Indian community ethos and unity of purpose to gain a foothold in the city. The community is seen as a key catalyst in changing the political fortunes of the party in the city and across the state. As part of the exercise to guide party functionaries and workers and give them hope and confidence, RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav are scheduled to visit Mumbai in February 2018. URL : https://www.internationalnewsandviews.com/rjd-eyes-mumbai-to-consolidate-political-strength-and-expand-base-in-maharaswww.internationalnewsandviews.com htra/ 12th year of news and views excellency Committed to truth and impartiality Copyright © 2009 - 2019 International News and Views Corporation. All rights reserved. www.internationalnewsandviews.com.
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