How strong is Uddhav’s ‘Special-65’?
After a long wait in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray has announced the list of 65 candidates for the Shiv Sena. Most of the candidates on Uddhav’s list are from Konkan, Thane, Mumbai and Marathwada. By announcing the list of candidates, Uddhav has killed two birds with one stone. For instance, Uddhav took pressure off Raj Thackeray by fielding a candidate from the Mahim seat.
At the same time, Uddhav is trying to form a strong front against all leaders of the 2022 revolt against the Shiv Sena. Kedar Dighe, nephew of late Shiv Sainik Anant Dighe, has been deployed against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Read the narratives of all 65 candidates of Shiv Sena (UBT) in this story…
Provide relief to Raj’s son with the help of Sawant
Raj Thackeray fielded his son Amit Thackeray from Mahim seat. Sada Saravankar of Shiv Sena (Shind) is contesting from Mahim seat. Barring 2009, Shiv Sena has won this seat since 1990. Raj Thackeray’s party won in 2009.
In 2019, Raj Thackeray’s party got 42,690 votes here. Uddhav made the road to governance easier by fielding Mahesh Sawant against Sardar Saravankar. It is said that Raj’s sons could also win the election in a triangular contest.
In 2019, when Aditya Thackeray contested from Worli, Raj did not field a candidate. In this case, Uddhav believed that the move was to repay Raj’s political debt.
Rebels on radar, everyone’s siege intensifies
Uddhav was more concerned about the rebels. From Eknath Shinde to ministers, Uddhav was under siege. Rebel Kishore Appa Patil is contesting from Pachaura seat. Uddhav sent Vaishali Suryavanshi related to his family. Rajan Vichare has been sent from Thane, Sind’s stronghold.
Suresh is contesting from Sirod seat under minister Abdul Sattar. Sambhajinagar Central gave Raju Shinde’s symbol to Shinde’s vocal supporter Sanjay Shirshat. Akshay Hire will dance on Minister Dadaji Bhuse’s Malegaon jacket.
During the rebellion, Bharat Gogowale strongly supported Shinde. Snehal Jagtap has vacated the Mahad seat. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded candidates in all the seats it won last time.
Candidates also set up shop in Bollywood strongholds
Bandra is considered the home of Bollywood. Most of the Bollywood stars cast their votes in these parliamentary seats. Congress won from here in 2019. This time the Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded a candidate from here.
Uddhav has fielded Varun Sardesai as the candidate from Bandra East. Uddhav has also fielded a candidate from Goregaon seat. Bollywood people live here too.
Bollywood has been in the headlines for negative reasons in recent years. In this case, Uddhav’s party wants to fight to worship Bollywood from here.
People who show support during difficult times can also receive a ticket
Support the party’s leaders during the 2022 rebellion. All of these have found their place in the first list. For example, Sunil Prabhu from Dindosi, Sunil Raut from Vikhroli (Sanjay Raut’s brother), Rahul Patil from Parbhani were selected as candidates.
Likewise, Nitin Deshmukh from Ballapur, Uday Rajput from Kannada and Rutuja Rathke from Andheri East were also selected as candidates. Uddhav also gave way to leaders who had failed in elections in the past.
20 names shelved, Vidarbha to increase seats
Shiv Sena (Uddhav) will field candidates in a total of 85 seats. This has also been announced. Uddhav has announced 65 names so far. 20 names remain on reserve. The names are also said to be announced within a few hours.
This time Uddhav’s party expressed confidence in the newcomers. New, younger leaders replaced the old faces and were given opportunities. 8 of the 65 tickets are for the Dalit community. Apart from this, special care is also given to Marathwada and OBC.
