Eknath Shinde underscored Waghmare's dedication despite coming from an ordinary, poor family and asserted Shiv Sena's committment to empowering its workers. He said that Waghmare, once elected, will raise issues of the state's interest in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Shiv Sena has nominated Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur, as their candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday praised the decision, saying it's a big move that will be welcomed by women across the state.