Sun Nov 24 20:56:48 UTC 2024: ## Newly Elected MLA Injured in Holi Powder Fire During Victory Celebration

**Chandgad, Maharashtra –** Shivaji Patil, an independent candidate, secured a landslide victory in the Chandgad Assembly constituency in the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections. However, his victory celebrations took a dramatic turn when a fire erupted during a victory procession, resulting in injuries to him and several women.

Patil, who defeated candidates from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), won by a significant margin of 24,134 votes. The incident occurred as women offered him a traditional “aarti” (prayer ceremony) following his win. A video circulating on social media shows a large amount of Holi powder (“gulal”) being thrown during the procession. The powder, which settled on the ground, ignited, causing a substantial blaze.

While no fatalities were reported, Patil and several women sustained injuries in the ensuing fire. Eyewitnesses confirm the injuries, and the incident highlights the unforeseen risks associated with large-scale celebrations. Police are yet to release an official statement on the extent of the injuries or the cause of the fire.

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