40,000 farmers join protest march over Gokul poll row in Kolhapur

KOLHAPUR: Over 40,000 people across Kolhapur district have joined the 'Sangharsh Morcha' march onto the Kolhapur district collectorate over the ongoing row over Gokul chairperson election. Farmers' leader former MP Raju Shetti, Kolhapur MP Shahu Chhatrapati, Sangli MP Vishal Patil, MP Dhairyasheel Mohite - Patil have joined thousands of dairy farmers in the protest march that began from Dasara Chowk.The march has been called after Maharashtra govt promulgated an ordinance to nominate five members to large co-op societies, granting four of them voting rights.This is likely to impact the Gokul chairperson election that is stuck due to lack of quorum. On Monday, people from Kolhapur and adjoining districts of Sangli and Satara also joined the march.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolhapur | Silver Rate in Kolhapur | Bank Holidays in Kolhapur | Public Holidays in KolhapurStay updated with the latest Kolhapur news. Download the TOI App.