31 March,2026 02:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Eknath Shinde. File Pic
With a clear focus on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Shiv Sena has initiated early groundwork by announcing a comprehensive organisational strategy across Maharashtra. Acting on the directives of party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the party has appointed contact heads for all 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.
In a significant move, the party has entrusted major responsibility to Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party leader Dr. Shrikant Shinde. He has been appointed as the contact head for all six Lok Sabha constituencies in Mumbai - Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South Central, North East Mumbai, and South Mumbai - along with the crucial Thane constituency.
To strengthen coordination and grassroots outreach, Dr. Shinde will be supported by Minister Yogesh Kadam, MLA Nilesh Rane, and former MP Rahul Shewale. This team is expected to streamline campaign efforts and enhance voter engagement in these politically significant regions.
Further reinforcing its electoral machinery in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the party has appointed MP Naresh Mhaske as the contact head for the Bhiwandi and Kalyan constituencies. These areas are considered vital due to their demographic diversity and electoral influence.
The Shiv Sena has simultaneously rolled out a detailed list of contact heads for constituencies across Maharashtra, indicating a structured and decentralised approach to election management. Prominent leaders have been assigned responsibility for specific regions to ensure effective coordination and booth-level mobilisation.
Nandurbar will be overseen by former MLA Shirish Chaudhary, while Dhule and Dindori have been assigned to Shiv Sena Secretary Bhausaheb Chaudhary. Jalgaon will be managed by MLA Dilip Lande, and Raver by MLA Tukaram Kate. In Buldhana, Sanjay Sonar has been appointed, while Akola will be handled by former MLA Rajan Salvi.
Amravati has been assigned to MLA Kishor Appa Patil, and Wardha to MLA Dr. Manisha Kayande. Ramtek will be overseen by Anil Kokil, while Nagpur has been entrusted to former MP Sanjay Nirupam. Bhandara-Gondia will be managed by Vilas Chaware, and Gadchiroli-Chimur by former Minister Jagdish Gupta. Chandrapur will be handled by MLA Krupal Tumane.
Yavatmal-Washim has been assigned to Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Preeti Band, while Hingoli will be overseen by Deputy Leader Anandrao Jadhav. Nanded will be managed by Datta Dalvi, and Parbhani by Bhaskar Ambekar. Jalna has been given to MP Sandipan Bhumre, while Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will be overseen by Vilas Parkar.
Nashik has been assigned to MLA Suhas Kande, Palghar to Pandurang Patil, and Raigad to Anil Navghare. Kolhapur, Maval, and Pune will be jointly handled by Minister Uday Samant, while Baramati has been assigned to Kiran Landge. Shirur will be overseen by MLA Sharad Sonawane, and Ahilyanagar by Shiv Sena Secretary Ram Repale.
Shirdi will be managed by MP Dr. Jyoti Waghmare, while Beed has been assigned to Manoj Shinde. Dharashiv will be overseen by former MP Unmesh Patil, and Latur by Mangesh Kudalkar. Solapur has been entrusted to MP Dhairyashil Mane, while Madha will be handled by Chandrahara Patil.
Sangli has been assigned to Yogesh Jankar, Satara to Sharad Kanse, Ratnagiri to corporator Rajesh More, Sindhudurg to Bala Chinderkar, and Hatkanangle to MLA Suhas Babar.
The early announcement of contact heads highlights Shiv Sena's intent to strengthen its organisational base well ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. By allocating clear responsibilities and deploying experienced leaders across constituencies, the party aims to ensure better coordination, voter outreach, and strategic planning at the grassroots level.
Political observers note that this move reflects a proactive campaign approach, positioning the party to respond effectively to evolving electoral dynamics in Maharashtra.
