In a massive face- off The Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has nominated Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora from Worli for the upcoming assembly elections.
According to ANI , His decision comes a day after Aaditya Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), submitted his nomination for the same constituency.
Milind Deora, a three-time MP from South Mumbai, has previously been tasked with overseeing the Worli constituency during the Lok Sabha elections. Deora took to X to announce his candidacy from Worli
Chief Minister @mieknathshinde ji believes that justice for #Worli & Worlikars is long overdue.
Together, we’re paving the way forward & will share our vision soon.
It’s Worli NOW!
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा ☮️ (@milinddeora) October 25, 2024
Although Worli is traditionally Aditya Thackeray’s stronghold, the UBT managed only a narrow lead of 6,500 votes.
Both Deora and Thackeray will face competition from Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
On Thursday, Aaditya Thackeray officially filed his nomination for the Worli assembly seat. Speaking to ANI beforehand, he expressed confidence in winning the elections.
“I am very confident that the people will bless me because we are about to form a government in Maharashtra for sure. The atmosphere is positive, and I can feel the love from the people,” he said.
