One cannot assume independent candidates to be the underdogs in this election, as the results may just surprise you. Staying out of the limelight, these candidates have been walking the extra mile to win the hearts of their voters. Some of them have been threatened and even bribed to withdraw their nominations, but they remain unshaken.

Retired Col Jayantrao Chitale
Past record: Lost 1999 Lok Sabha election
This ex-army man is fighting the election without much muscle and money power. He is campaigning in the constituency by distributing pamphlets. He thinks that unless and until people vote for a 'qualitative candidate', he will keep contesting the elections. He also questioned whether the candidates of the four major political parties — BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and MNS — would effectively speak about city-related issues in the Parliament.