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Amid uncertainty over the candidature of sitting BJP MP Kirit Somaiya from Mumbai North-East Lok Sabha seat, Shiv Sena MLA Sunil Raut on Thursday, 28 March, said he was ready to contest the election from the constituency if there was a need.
The Shiv Sena has been vehemently opposing the candidature of Somaiya, as it is miffed with his consistent criticism of party chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sunil Raut, brother of Sanjay Raut, said there will be no opposition to any candidate, apart from Somaiya.
He added that except Somaiya, if any other candidate, either belonging to the BJP or the Sena, will win the seat as there is tremendous anger against him even within his own party.
When asked whether he himself would contest the election if Somaiya was given a ticket, he said he had faith in Thackeray that he would take a decision that will benefit the Sena and the Marathi-speaking people.
Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said:
In 2014, Somaiya had defeated Sanjay Dina Patil of the NCP. While the Sharad Pawar-led party has fielded him again, the BJP is yet to announce its candidate.
Polling for Lok Sabha election in Mumbai North East seat will be held on 29 April in the fourth phase of general elections. The last day of filing of nominations is 9 April.
(With inputs from PTI, ANI)
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