The electoral prospects of the NDA in North Maharashtra are under threat from BJP rebels, who have refused to withdraw their nominations. This time, four seats have been turned into three-corner fights.

In Dhule, sitting legislator Anil Gote, who resigned from the BJP ahead of the polls, is all set to cause trouble for Union minister of state for defence, Dr Subhash Bhamre. Gote and BJPS's Bhamre have been running a feud for a long time - a result of which was also seen in Dhule municipal elections. Gote had fielded his independent front against the party, but lost all his seats.