Just a few BJP workers from Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayander have resigned over the nomination of Naresh Mhaske of the Shiv Sena as Mahayuti candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra. File photograph
Just a few BJP workers from Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayander have resigned over the nomination of Naresh Mhaske of the Shiv Sena as Mahayuti candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde introduced the nomination which has brought about dissatisfaction amongst BJP members, who imagine that former MP Sanjeev Naik, son of former minister Ganesh Naik, was higher ready for the polls.
Mr. Mhaske’s nomination led to a heated assembly organised Mr. Ganesh Naik, throughout which celebration workers expressed their dismay, which was captured in a viral video on social media. On the opposite hand, Mr. Mhaske met Mr. Ganesh Naik to hunt his blessings.
Meanwhile, the ruling Mahayuti coalition has practically finalised its seat-sharing settlement, leaving just one Lok Sabha seat undecided out of the 48 within the state. The BJP is predicted to get the remaining Palghar seat.
The Shiv Sena has introduced candidates for Kalyan, Thane, and Nashik, solidifying its presence with 15 candidates. Earlier disagreements over seat distribution appear to have been resolved, with the BJP agreeing to contest 28 seats, whereas the NCP will area candidates in 4 constituencies and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha will contest one.
Despite differing on the Thane seat, the BJP conceded it to the Shiv Sena, with Mr. Mhaske being named because the candidate.
Additionally, the BJP is prone to contest from the Palghar seat, a constituency it has beforehand gained. Except for Palghar, candidates for all different seats have been introduced, with the nomination deadline quick approaching.