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The battle for supremacy in the , where Shiv Sena (UBT) and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) is locked in a direct fight, is intensifying as May 20, polling day, draws nearer. Shiv Sena’s Rahul Shewale, who has been representing the seat since 2014, is reportedly facing stiff competition from the Sena (UBT)’s Anil Desai, an assertion that the former has dismissed. Both candidates are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to secure victory in this crucial constituency.
Shewale, backed by the Mahayuti, is confident of retaining his seat. He highlights his track record of development projects and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of residents in Mumbai South Central. Shewale’s campaign focuses on , housing and employment generation.
ADVERTISEMENT Bringing the issue of redevelopment to the forefront, Shewale, addressed citizens during his rally on Wednesday evening. Beginning from the slums at Bharni Naka in Antop Hill, Shewale assured the residents that this would be the last time he was seeking votes in their slum homes; the next encounter would be in their flats in buildings. “People want their own homes, and that is our commitment to them.
Redevelopment is on my priority list. There are numerous ongoing redevelopment projects, and the state government is actively engaging with the Centre on this issue. I have been a part of this process.
” Desai, a Rajya Sabha MP, is campaigning vigorously, leveraging his party's strong grassroots support. Desai promises to brin.
