MP Milind Deora may contest against Aditya Thackeray from Worli

Maharashtra Election / MP Milind Deora may contest against Aditya Thackeray from Worli

Maharashtra Election - MP Milind Deora may contest against Aditya Thackeray from Worli

Maharashtra Election: Preparations for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are in full swing, and all political parties are announcing their candidates. This time the contest on the Worli seat of Mumbai has become very interesting. Shiv Sena's rebel faction, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, has indicated that they may field Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora against Aditya Thackeray on this seat. Currently, Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya Thackeray is the MLA from Worli seat, and this seat is considered a stronghold of Shiv Sena UBT.

Milind Deora's election signal

Milind Deora recently hinted at contesting from the Worli seat in a social media post. In a post, he wrote, "Chief Minister Eknath Shinde believes that justice for Worli and Worlikars is too late. We are together preparing the way forward and will soon share our vision about this. Now it is Worli's turn!" From this post of Deora, it is being speculated that he will soon announce his candidature from Worli.

According to sources, Milind Deora's name may be included in the second list of Shiv Sena Mahayuti candidates on Friday. Shinde is aiming to contest around 80 seats in the Shiv Sena Mahayuti, and the Worli seat will be one of the major contests this time.

From Congress to Shiv Sena: Deora's changing political stance

Milind Deora shared his views while joining India TV's Chunav Manch on Thursday. Deora described the Congress party as "past" and said that the party has deviated from its centrist agenda. He said that Eknath Shinde takes everyone along in Maharashtra and Mumbai, and he joined Shiv Sena only after being impressed by his work style. Deora praised the leadership capabilities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level and Eknath Shinde in Maharashtra.

Exciting contest expected on Worli seat

In this election scenario, the possible contest between Aditya Thackeray and Milind Deora on the Worli seat has become a topic of discussion across the state. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will try to win this seat on the basis of its strong alliance and new leadership, while Aditya Thackeray has the support of his traditional vote bank and established identity in the region.

This contest for the Worli seat is not only between Shiv Sena UBT and Shinde faction, but is also being considered an indication of the future of political balance in Maharashtra.