Borivali Election Candidate- Sanjay Upadhyay
In the upcoming 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, Borivali, a prominent constituency in Mumbai’s northern suburbs, is seeing some significant political shifts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Sanjay Upadhyay, a general secretary from the state BJP, as its candidate for the Borivali seat. This decision has raised some eyebrows, especially among local party workers, as they were hoping for a candidate with stronger local ties, such as former MP Gopal Shetty or sitting MLA Sunil Rane
Gopal Shetty, a veteran leader and former MP for the area, has voiced his disappointment over the BJP’s choice of an “outsider” candidate. He has announced his decision to contest independently, arguing that local leadership is needed to address the concerns of Borivali residents
. Shetty’s decision comes after years of BJP leadership in the region, and he remains committed to the party’s broader policies while seeking to fulfill the local aspirations of his supporters
The Borivali constituency has historically been a stronghold for BJP, with candidates like Vinod Tawde and Sunil Rane winning by significant margins in recent elections
India Today. However, with the entrance of Shetty as an independent contender, the race is expected to be more competitive, reflecting the growing discontent among the electorate with the current selection of candidates.
As the elections approach, it will be interesting to see whether Shetty’s appeal to local sentiment can challenge the dominance of BJP in this key Mumbai suburb.