Mumbai: Both BJP and Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde are keen on contesting the high-profile Worli assembly seat, where Sena's (UBT) Aaditya Thackeray is the sitting MLA. While both parties have not named any candidate, Sena functionaries said the party was keen on fielding a local candidate, probably an ex-corporator. The MNS is also likely to enter the poll fray from Worli, with its functionary Sandeep Deshpande being a frontrunner.
From BJP, Shaina N C has been campaigning in the constituency.But the Sena has said this seat will be contested by their nominee. "The party will give a chance to a local Shiv Sainik from here. We are sure a good candidate will be nominated who will win. Worli is Shiv Sena's seat," said Sena's Susieben Shah.
While Sena has not been able to identify a candidate yet, both CM Shinde and his son MP Dr Shrikant Shinde have focused on this seat and visited it frequently.
Meanwhile, after stating BJP had ignored the Rajasthani community, ex-BJP MLA Raj Purohit met Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis and said the party listened to all his grievances.