Will the Modi wave continue or will the opposition bring back its 2009 win? This is what the key candidates in the North East constituency are grappling with. While the constituency has a significant Gujarati population, candidates would have to garner the Marathi voters in the constituency to tip themselves towards a win, say political analysts. The analysts said the support of the Shiv Sena, a key to the Marathi votes, is important this time for its ally BJP, as the MNS has openly said they are working for a BJP-mukt India, thus giving their support to the NCP candidate. This is significant considering the 2014 results, when MNS's support led BJP's Kirit Somaiya win more than three lakh votes.

The constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha segments, namely Mulund, Vikhroli, Bhandup West, Ghatkopar West, Ghatkopar East and Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, and has been previously represented by leaders such as the late Pramod Mahajan of BJP and the late Gurdas Kamat of Congress.