MNS Eyes 20 Seats in Maharashtra Assembly Polls, May Field Raj Thackeray's Lieutenant in Worli
Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) demands 20 seats from BJP, may field Sandeep Deshpande against Aaditya Thackeray in Worli
Maharashtra Assembly PollsMnsBjpRaj ThackerayShiv SenaWorliReal Estate MaharashtraJun 13, 2024
The 20 seats demanded by the MNS include Worli, Dadar-Mahim, Sewree, Magathane, Dindoshi, Jogeshwari, Versova, Ghatkopar-West, Chembur, Thane, Bhiwandi Rural, Kalyan Rural, Nashik East, Vani, Pandharpur, and Aurangabad Central. The regional party has also demanded one assembly seat in Pune.
Moreover, Raj Thackeray is likely to make it an MNS vs Shiv Sena (UBT) fight. As per sources, the firebrand MNS chief is likely to field his lieutenant Sandeep Deshpande from the Worli assembly constituency against nephew and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray's son Aaditya Thackeray.
While MNS's Shalini Thackeray will contest from Versova, Nitin Sardesai is set to contest from Dadar-Mahim. Even though Thackeray is seeking to contest the assembly elections with the BJP, the MNS will contest against the saffron party in the upcoming legislative council elections.
The party has declared Marathi director-actor Abhijit Panse as their candidate from Konkan Graduates constituency for the upcoming legislative council polls. The seat is currently represented by BJP's two-term incumbent MLA Niranjan Davkhare.
After his candidature was announced, Panse said no work has been done for the constituency in the last 10 years by the BJP's sitting candidate. He further emphasised his long-standing involvement with MNS student wing and his familiarity with their issues.
After a review meeting for the constituency, Ravindra Chavan, BJP's Konkan in-charge, said the senior leaders of the Mahayuti alliance would make the final decision about the candidates. He also asserted that the seat belongs to the BJP and remains a party stronghold.
Last month, Raj Thackeray expressed unconditional support to the NDA alliance at an election rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park. In this rally, Thackeray backed the Modi government for its achievements including the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the abrogation of Article 370.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is a regional political party in Maharashtra, founded by Raj Thackeray in 2006. The party is known for its strong stance on regional issues and its aim to promote the interests of the Marathi population in Maharashtra.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a national political party in India, founded in 1980. The party is known for its strong nationalist ideology and its efforts to promote Hindu interests in India.
Shiv Sena is a regional political party in Maharashtra, founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966. The party is known for its strong stance on regional issues and its aim to promote the interests of the Marathi population in Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats has MNS demanded from BJP in the Maharashtra assembly polls?
20 seats
From which constituency is Raj Thackeray's lieutenant Sandeep Deshpande likely to contest?
Worli
Who is the current MLA of Konkan Graduates constituency?
Niranjan Davkhare (BJP)
Who has been declared as MNS's candidate from Konkan Graduates constituency?
Abhijit Panse
What is the name of the alliance that MNS will contest against in the upcoming legislative council elections?
Mahayuti alliance
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