MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Thursday launched its first checklist of eight candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. The checklist contains seven sitting MPs. Among the notable candidates are Rahul Shewale, set to contest from the Mumbai South constituency, and Sanjay Mandlik, who will vie for the Kolhapur seat. Other contenders embrace Sadashiv Lokhande for the Shirdi (SC) Lok Sabha seat, Prataprao Jadhav for Buldhana, Hemant Patil for Hingoli, Shrirang Barne for Maval, and Dhairyasheel Mane for Hatakanangle.
Here’s The List Released By The Shiv Sena:-
Maharashtra | Shiv Sena releases an inventory of 8 candidates for Lok Sabha elections pic.twitter.com/bKwX58PduU
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Govinda Returns To Politics, Joins Shinde-Led Shiv Sena
Meanwhile, in anticipation of contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bollywood actor Govinda, an icon of the Nineties leisure scene, in the present day joined the ruling Shiv Sena in Mumbai, marking his return to politics after a 14-year hiatus. The former Congress Lok Sabha MP made his entry into the Shiv Sena ranks within the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, emphasizing his enduring reputation throughout societal strata.
Govinda’s foray into politics dates again to 2004 when he secured a major victory over BJP stalwart Ram Naik within the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat as a Congress candidate. Welcoming the actor into the occasion fold, CM Eknath Shinde hailed him as a revered determine amongst all sections of society. Govinda expressed his shock at reentering politics after his preliminary stint from 2004 to 2009, noting, “I am back after a 14-year-long ‘vanvas’ (exile).”
The veteran actor, Govinda Ahuja, expressed his willingness to contribute to the realms of artwork and tradition if given the chance. Reflecting on Mumbai’s transformation beneath Shinde’s management, Govinda praised town’s progress, marking his reentry into politics amidst the continuing Lok Sabha polls.
In June 2022, the Shiv Sena underwent a major cut up from its alliance with the BJP, with 13 out of 18 MPs from the state aligning with CM Shinde.
