Lok Sabha elections 2024: Oppn from allies over couple of LS seats candidates in Maharashtra, claim Shiv Sena leaders

With the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde likely to replace its candidate in Hingoli Lok Sabha seat some party leaders claim they are facing opposition from alliance partners over nominations in a couple of seats reported news agency PTIThe Shiv Sena on March 28 announced Hingolis sitting MP Hemant Patil as its candidate from the seatHowever there has been opposition to his candidature from within the Mahayuti grand alliance which also comprises the BJP and Ajit Pawarled NCP a Shiv Sena leader claimed reported PTIPolling in Hingoli will be held in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on April 26With Thursday being the last day of filing nominations for the second phase Patil is likely to be replaced with Shiv Sena functionary Baburao Kadam KohalikarTalking to reporters on Wednesday Kadam said CM Shinde called me to Mumbai four days back and asked me to start preparations for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 It was the first time when I got the hint that Hemant Patil was going to be replaced I was in fact preparing for the Hadgaon assembly seat for the state polls due later this year because Hemant Patils name was already announced reported PTIOn what has been Patils reaction to this Kadam said the sitting MP from Hingoli told him to start preparations for the Lok Sabha seat after he spoke to CM ShindeHe will definitely support me and we will campaign together in the constituency he added reported PTIHemant Patil who reached Hingoli on Thursday told reporters that he feels his candidature should not have been announced in the first placeI spoke to CM Eknath Shinde and other party leaders and decided to accept the partys decision I will diligently work for the partys candidate and make efforts for his victory he said reported PTIShiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar whose video supporting Patils candidature went viral a few days back told a regional news channel on Wednesday that he is a hardcore party worker and will campaign for the candidate finalised by party chief Eknath ShindeI had supported Patils candidature but if the party wants Kadam content I will campaign for him too I will ensure he wins by a margin of lakhs of votes Bangar said reported PTIA senior Shiv Sena leader also claimed there has been a strong opposition to sitting MP Bhavana Gawalis candidature from YavatmalWashim Lok Sabha seat which will also go to polls in the second phaseShe has been winning the seat since 1999Bhavana Gawali is firm on contesting the election irrespective of whether she would get the ticket or not She has a strong network of party workers in the constituency a close associate of the MP said reported PTIWhen Hemant Patil was asked if his wife is likely to be fielded from YavatmalWashim seat he said I have no idea about it I need to hold a meeting with my family members soon and take a call on it I came to Hingoli from Mumbai late last night reported PTITo a query on the claims of opposition to Shiv Sena candidates from the Mahayuti partners Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske said the party leadership is taking decisions that would benefit itWe want to win the seats it is more important he addedWith inputs from PTI