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Chhagan Bhujbal gears up to enter political arena

Bhujbal was behind the bars for last two years under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal seen with supporters at his home, after being discharged from KEM hospital on Thursday
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No sooner was he discharged from the KEM Hospital than senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal (71) made it clear that he would soon actively participate in state politics.

Bhujbal was behind the bars for last two years under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). "When the news of my bail came out, the first call I received was from NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Once my health co-operates, I will increase participation in politics. I also wish to participate in the NCP's rally in Pune, travel to my constituency in Nasik," he said. Bhujbal expressed gratitude to those who supported him during tough times.

"I am also thankful to Shiv Sena for their support expressed in the party mouth piece Saamana," the NCP leader said.

Bhujbal's son Pankaj, had visited Matoshree, the residence of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday and also met Raj Thackeray. "This led to speculation of Bhujbal joining the Sena again. Bhujbal started his political career as a shiv sainik and became the mayor and Opposition leader. He joined Pawar's NCP and became deputy chief minister of Maharashtra," said a political observer.

Bhujbal is an influential OBC leader in Maharashtra who has developed and expanded his network through his organisation Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad across the state.

Senior journalist Pratap Asabe said that Bhujbal is a fighter. "He will surely come out from the current crisis. He is not someone who will succumb to vendetta politics and pressure. Bhujbal is the only person who dared to arrest Bal Thackeray in connection with the riot case," he said.

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