Mumbai: Nashik-based spiritual leader Shantigiri Maharaj on Tuesday hinted that he is likely to enter electoral politics, claiming he has the support of at least four lakh voters.
Maharaj's name has been in the news for some time now as a possible candidate from Nashik Lok Sabha constituency in North Maharashtra.
In a statement, he said his Jai Babaji Temple and Trust has followers in around 1.80 lakh families, which is around four lakh voters.
The statement claimed that he has a clean image and has influence on 16 assembly seats in and around Nashik district.
There was speculation that Shantigiri Maharaj was keen to contest the elections on an ND ticket, but sitting Shiv Sena MP Hemant Godse is also a strong contender.
Maharaj's name has been in the news for some time now as a possible candidate from Nashik Lok Sabha constituency in North Maharashtra.
In a statement, he said his Jai Babaji Temple and Trust has followers in around 1.80 lakh families, which is around four lakh voters.
The statement claimed that he has a clean image and has influence on 16 assembly seats in and around Nashik district.
There was speculation that Shantigiri Maharaj was keen to contest the elections on an ND ticket, but sitting Shiv Sena MP Hemant Godse is also a strong contender.
