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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai North East candidate Mihir Kotecha has alleged that stones were pelted at his campaign rally in the Mankhurd-Deonar area of Mumbai on Monday. This was reportedly the third such incident where stones were thrown at his election rally by rivals. Kotecha claimed that rivals, fearing defeat in the elections, had stooped to a low level by attacking women as well. A post on BJP Mumbai North East’s Facebook page alleged that a BJP functionary, Niharika Khondalay, was injured. The post accused rivals of throwing stones and tearing posters, which they claimed was evidence of Mihir Kotecha’s growing popularity among voters. Kotecha, who replaced sitting BJP MP Manoj Kotak as the Mahayuti candidate from the constituency, is contesting against Maha Vikas Aghadi’s Sanjay Dina Patil of Shiv Sena (UBT). Kotecha has stated his plans to address the constituency’s concerns, including closing down the dumping ground and curbing illegal activities in Mankhurd and Govandi with the support of his opponents.

The North East constituency in Mumbai is witnessing a fierce contest between BJP’s sitting MLA Mihir Kotecha and Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Dina Patil, a former MP. Kotecha emphasizes development, while Patil aims to complete projects he initiated earlier. Patil highlights his priority of shutting down dumping grounds in the area, which has become Mumbai’s dumping hub over the last decade. He believes local issues hold greater significance than national politics. Both candidates acknowledge the challenges faced by the constituency, including the presence of dumping grounds, the Dharavi PAP issue, and insufficient infrastructure. They express their commitment to addressing these issues and improving the lives of the residents.

Mihir Kotecha, the sitting BJP MLA and Lok Sabha candidate, has pledged to focus on development in his region. His priorities include halting PAPs, relocating the dumping ground, constructing the Mulund Terminus, and establishing a state-of-the-art sports complex. Kotecha expressed confidence in his party’s performance in the upcoming elections, predicting they will surpass the 400 mark due to the changing political equations in Maharashtra.