Now there are only 20 days left for the assembly elections in Maharashtra and in such a situation the Mahayuti alliance is confused about the candidates in Mahim constituency. In this constituency, there will be a triangular contest between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray, Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar and Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Mahesh Sawant.
Confusion has also arisen because the BJP has announced its support for Amit Thackeray, while its ally Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, has decided to field its sitting MLA. Now both parties are firm in their decision.
Sarvankar appealed to Raj Thackeray
BJP was hoping that Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena would remove MLA Saravankar and give the ticket to Amit Thackeray. While BJP leaders claim that an agreement has been reached with Shinde on this issue, Shiv Sena leaders argue that if they do not field candidates, their votes may go to the Uddhav faction. As a result, Saravankar is determined to contest the elections.
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Saravankar on Wednesday requested Raj Thackeray to withdraw his son’s candidature from the Mahim seat and support the Shiv Sena. In a tweet, the MLA underlined his 40-year tenure as a Shiv Sena loyalist and his election as an MLA thrice on the basis of hard work. He said that if late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray had been alive, he would not have asked him to give up the seat to his relatives.
Sarvankar said, “50 of his (Bal Thackeray’s) relatives live in Dadar-Mahim, but he nominated a common worker like me as a candidate. He was a leader who appreciated the spirit of workers. Look at Eknath Shinde Saheb, although his son “He was a three-time MP, he was not made a minister at the Centre, but he gave this opportunity to a loyal Shiv Sainik.”
He said, “I request Raj Saheb not to do injustice to workers like me. Give me your support.” This statement by the MLA comes after Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis’ statement that the BJP remains firm in its support for Raj Thackeray’s son in Mahim.
Fadnavis announces support for Amit Thackeray
Fadnavis said, “We support Amit Thackeray. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also has the same idea. But if there is no candidate from Shiv Sena, then his votes will go to Shiv Sena (UBT), so the vote has been given. candidate”. He also said that efforts will be made to resolve the situation.
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According to him, Shiv Sena leaders led by Shinde argued that if the party did not participate in the elections, its dedicated voters would shift to the Uddhav Sena. He said, “The BJP was ready to support Amit and is still firm on its stance.” Meanwhile, Saravankar met Eknath Shinde and claimed that the Chief Minister had assured him that he would contest against Mahim.
Raj said: the next government will be Mahayuti
Meanwhile, Raj Thackeray said that the next government in Maharashtra will be formed under the leadership of the Mahayuti alliance, in which the post of Chief Minister will go to the BJP. He said that this government will be formed with the support of the MNS. Let us tell you that Raj Thackeray’s party is not officially part of the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP. Elections to the 288-member state assembly will be held on November 20 and counting of votes will take place on November 23.
