Cong MLA extends support to Shiv Sena candidate in Mumbai

Press Trust of India  |  Mumbai 

MLA Kalidas Kolambkar on Wednesday expressed disappointment with the party leadership and said he will campaign for candidate Rahul Shewale, who is contesting the Lok Sabha poll from Mumbai-South Central seat.

There has been speculation that Kolambkar, who is six-term from seat in and a of former Narayan Rane, may join the BJP.

Around a month back, he put up a banner at his office here with a picture of senior BJP leader and

"I am deeply disappointed with the leadership," Kolambkar told reporters here.

The MLA said he has not received any communication so far from his party leadership about the Lok Sabha polls.

"The candidate (from Mumbai-South Central seat) Eknath Gaikwad also did not call me or send any message. I extend my support to Shewale and will campaign for him," he said.

Polling in the Mumbai-South Central Lok Sabha seat will take place on April 29.

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First Published: Wed, April 17 2019. 14:15 IST