In the race for Bandra West, Sultanpuri will face Ashish Shelar, the sitting MLA and city BJP chief

Some have raised concerns that Sultanpuri’s entry into the race could split the Muslim votes in Bandra

Sultanpuri’s candidacy comes as part of the Rashtriya Ulama Council’s efforts to promote Muslim representation in politics

As the election season heats up, his entry into the race in Bandra West is expected to draw attention and possibly influence voter sentiment in the constituency

Sultanpuri, a businessman, is entering the political arena for the first time

He has expressed his desire to serve the community and contribute to the development of the country, said a local resident

Sultanpuri’s background and family legacy could play an important role in his fight in assembly elections, people suggest