From early morning bike rallies to last-minute prayers, in search of divine blessings and making a remaining enchantment to voters, on the ultimate day of campaigning forward of Wednesday’s election, candidates in Mumbai pulled out all stops. Whereas the previous month had seen candidates interact in door-to-door campaigns, roadshows and public conferences, the final day noticed candidates choosing rallies that coated main elements of their constituencies.
Amit Thackeray, MNS candidate for Mahim meeting constituency, capped off his marketing campaign with a household rally, which was attended by his father and MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The rally culminated in a go to to Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi, a spot Amit had visited earlier when he filed his nomination. His opponent, Mahesh Sawant of Shiv Sena (UBT), additionally ended his marketing campaign with prayers on the similar temple after a day-long rally throughout the constituency.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray rallied in help of his nephew Varun Sardesai, who’s contesting from Bandra East, the Thackeray household’s stronghold. Sardesai faces NCP’s Zeeshan Siddique, who additionally held a rally on Monday. BJP Mumbai unit chief Ashish Shelar wrapped up his marketing campaign with a rally in Bandra West, drawing participation from a number of Marathi movie trade stars. Mumbadevi Congress candidate Amin Patel, who’s in search of to be re-elected, additionally made a remaining push with the assistance of senior Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, who joined him for a rally.
In Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency, a heated contest is predicted between three-time Samajwadi Occasion MLA Abu Asim Azmi and NCP’s Nawab Malik. Each candidates selected bike rallies for his or her remaining marketing campaign. Malik started his day by supporting his daughter Sana, who’s contesting for the primary time from Anushakti Nagar, earlier than returning to his personal constituency. Azmi, aiming for a fourth time period, additionally toured the realm however was briefly hospitalised after falling unwell in the course of the rally. His daughter’s competitor, Samajwadi Occasion’s Fahad Ahmad, additionally held a motorcycle rally on the ultimate day.
Dharavi, a key battleground, noticed Congress candidate Jyoti Gaikwad campaigning alongside her sister, MP and Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad. The duo was accompanied by native people artistes wearing conventional costumes, together with these in Theyyam apparel. Mahayuti’s Rajesh Khandare, contesting from Dharavi, centered his remaining rally on the densely populated pockets of the realm.
In Malad West, sitting Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh, eyeing a fourth time period, selected to proceed his door-to-door marketing campaign, concluding with a rally in Malvani. His opponent, BJP’s Vinod Shelar, mixed offline campaigning with a digital push, releasing a private manifesto on-line and reaffirming his key guarantees.
A number of different candidates turned to social media for a remaining push. In Bhandup West, Shiv Sena UBT’s Ramesh Korgaonkar, BJP’s Ashok Patil, and MNS’s Shirish Sawant intensified their on-line presence, importing marketing campaign reels on Instagram and X (previously Twitter) earlier than resuming intense offline campaigning. In Ghatkopar East, Mahayuti candidate and sitting MLA Parag Shah, who had been sidelined by an harm early within the marketing campaign, wrapped up his campaigning on Sunday, whereas NCP’s Rakhee Jadhav and MNS candidate centered on smaller rallies. Vanchit Bahujan candidate Sunita Gaikwad used autorickshaws for her remaining day of campaigning.
As candidates make their remaining appeals, the stage is ready for voters to determine the destiny of Mumbai’s political hopefuls on Wednesday.
