April 27th 2024.
On a Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a significant change in their candidate lineup for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. They decided to drop Poonam Mahajan, who is the current Member of Parliament from Mumbai North Central, and instead chose to field lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam as their candidate for the seat.
Nikam is a well-respected name in the legal world, having previously served as a government counsel for the infamous Mumbai terror attack case. This move came as a surprise to many, as Mahajan had successfully won the seat in both the 2014 and 2019 elections. She is also a former president of the BJP's youth wing, making her a prominent figure in the party.
According to party leaders, this decision was made based on feedback from within the organization. While there were hints that Mahajan might not be chosen as the candidate, it took some time for the party to finalize her replacement, sources revealed. The Congress, on the other hand, has fielded their city unit chief and Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad as their candidate for Mumbai North Central.
The constituency will be going to polls on May 20, which is the fifth phase of the general elections. In addition to this change, the BJP also announced eight more candidates for the upcoming Odisha assembly polls, which will be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections. This move showcases the party's strong determination to secure a victory in both elections.
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