Mumbai: Mahayuti and Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are going head-to-head in the Assembly Elections making the battle chaotic. Despite official candidates being declared by both the alliances, there is a huge difference of opinions within the alliances even after the date of withdrawal of nomination has surpassed. In several constituencies, the allies have fielded their candidates against each other. Reasons behind this kind of infighting within the alliance could be multiple ranging from independent political aspirations, ego clashes, ideological differences, no will to let go hold over a particular region, political rivalry, so on and so forth. Bottomline is that close to two weeks ahead of the Assembly battle, MVA and Mahayuti have multiple official contenders within their respective alliances.
Here are a few key constituencies that form classic examples explaining the tricky situation.
Mankhurd-Shivajinagar, Mumbai
Nawab Malik (NCP) vs Suresh Patil (Shiv Sena)
Suresh ‘Bullet’ Patil was the first to bag the ticket. The NCP breached the alliance dharma by fielding Nawab Malik. This constituency also sees three-term incumbent MLA Abu Asim Azmi as a Samajwadi Party candidate supported by the MVA.
Anushaktinagar, Mumbai
Sana Malik (NCP) vs Tukaram Kate (Shiv Sena)
Sana, daughter of Nawab Malik, was the official Mahayuti candidate. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fielded Tukaram Kate breaching the alliance’s understanding. Kate had won from this constituency in 2014 but lost to Nawab Malik in 2019.
Deolali, Nashik
Saroj Ahire (NCP) vs Rajshree Ahirrao (Shiv Sena)
There is a fierce battle between two Mahayuti candidates here. Both are claiming that they deserved the candidature.
Morshi, Amaravati
Devendra Bhuyar (NCP) vs Umesh Yawalkar (BJP)
An Independent Devendra Bhuyar had clinched victory in 2019 from Morshi. This time, Bhuyar is an official candidate of the NCP. Since the BJP has been traditionally fighting from this seat the party has fielded Umesh Yawalkar against the alliance’s understanding.
Aashti, Beed
Suresh Dhas (BJP) vs Balasaheb Ajbe (NCP)
The BJP and NCP both are fighting elections from this constituency traditionally. None of them was willing to withdraw. Hence, they are pitted against each other.
Purandar, Pune
Vijay Shivtare (Shiv Sena) vs Sambhaji Jhende (NCP)
The NCP’s candidature in this constituency is an outcome of its arch rivalry against Vijay Shivtare. Both of them want to settle personal scores in this constituency. In 2019, Congress’ Sanjay Jagtap had won this seat by defeating Purandare.
Sangola, Solapur
Deepak Salunkhe (Shiv Sena, UBT) vs Babasaheb Deshmukh (PWP)
The PWP has been traditionally contesting from this constituency. Babasaheb Deshmukh’s grandfather the late Ganpatrao Deshmukh represented Sangola for record 11 times. His grandson staked his claim but Shiv Sena (UBT) has a different plan.
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