Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) minister Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday said he narrowly escaped a serious accident and reflected on the uncertainty of human life while addressing a campaign meeting recently, recalling the recent accidental death of Ajit Pawar.
Shirsat said his car met with an accident after hitting a pothole, causing both left-side tyres to burst. “There is no certainty in life. Ajit Dada passed away suddenly did anyone expect it? Yesterday, it could have been my turn. Had something gone wrong, you might have paid tribute to me today,” he said, adding that he survived by a narrow margin.
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‘Two tyres burst, but I survived narrowly’
Narrating the incident, Shirsat said he was travelling in a Mercedes, while another vehicle involved was an Innova that had not yet reached home. “By the strength of good deeds, I am alive today,” he said, leaving the audience visibly shaken.
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‘Do not worry about tomorrow’
Advising people not to worry excessively about the future, Shirsat said one should live the present responsibly, as tomorrow is uncertain. He urged candidates to avoid tension and emphasised humility and public connect, warning against arrogance in public life.
Referring to development works, Shirsat said there would be no shortage of funds in any constituency. “I am a minister and have the highest individual budget in the state Rs 22,500 crore. That is why people call me the MLA of Bajaj Nagar,” he said.
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‘What is this PhonePe business?’
Targeting his political opponent, Shirsat criticised alleged attempts to influence voters through digital payments. “What is this PhonePe business? Power is meant for serving people, not for such practices,” he said. Highlighting his political journey, Shirsat said he has remained accessible despite holding office for over 20 years. “I have always worked like one among you. Neither I nor my family have projected ourselves using positions or power,” he added.