The BJP’s campaign will feature a mix of senior national and state leaders. Union minister Nitin Gadkari and party national general secretary Shiv Prakash are among the prominent names expected to campaign in the two constituencies.
09 April,2026 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmong those filing nominations were Union minister Ramdas Athawale, senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde, and Parth Pawar. Opposition candidate Sharad Pawar also filed his nomination for the lone seat expected to be won by the opposition alliance
05 March,2026 11:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRaut explained that although there was strong support within the party for Chaturvedi to return to the Upper House of Parliament, the Shiv Sena (UBT) did not have the required numbers in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly to successfully contest the seat
05 March,2026 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTawde, Athawale, Ivnate, and Wadkute are among four candidates as biennial polls near; Sharad Pawar likely MVA nominee, Parth Pawar to file papers
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