• By JE News Desk
  • Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:42 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Mumbai South Central constituency witnessed a closely contested electoral battle among several key candidates from different political parties. This constituency, known for its diverse demographics and significant population, saw a high voter turnout as citizens exercised their democratic right to choose their representative in the parliament.

The top two candidates who contested in the Mumbai South Central constituency were Rahul Shewale from the Shiv Sena and Eknath Gaikwad from the Indian National Congress (INC).

Rahul Shewale, the incumbent Member of Parliament and representing the Shiv Sena, campaigned on the party's agenda of regional development and infrastructure, highlighting the achievements of the party in Mumbai. Eknath Gaikwad, a former Member of Parliament and a prominent Congress leader, contested for the INC, focusing on issues such as healthcare, education, and public services.

The election campaign in the Mumbai South Central constituency saw candidates engaging in various activities to connect with voters, including door-to-door campaigning, public rallies, and interactions with local communities. The contest was closely watched as it was seen as a reflection of the political dynamics in Mumbai, a key metropolitan city in India.

On the day of the election, voter turnout in Mumbai South Central was significant, indicating the electorate's interest and participation in the democratic process. The result declared Rahul Shewale of the Shiv Sena as the winner, securing a victory with a substantial margin. Eknath Gaikwad of the INC emerged as the runner-up.

Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election in the Mumbai South Central constituency was marked by a competitive contest among candidates from the Shiv Sena and the INC. The outcome reaffirmed the Shiv Sena's strong position in the region and the INC's continued relevance in Mumbai's political landscape.

The election campaign in the Mumbai South constituency saw candidates engaging in various activities to connect with voters, including door-to-door campaigning, public rallies, and interactions with local communities. The contest was closely watched as it was seen as a reflection of the political dynamics in Mumbai, a key metropolitan city in India.

On the day of the election, voter turnout in Mumbai South was significant, indicating the electorate's interest and participation in the democratic process. The result declared Arvind Sawant of the Shiv Sena as the winner, securing a victory with a substantial margin. Milind Deora of the INC emerged as the runner-up.

Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election in the Mumbai South constituency was marked by a competitive contest among candidates from the Shiv Sena and INC. The outcome reaffirmed the Shiv Sena's strong position in the region and the INC's continued relevance in Mumbai's political landscape.

Results for the Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Mumbai South Central constituency:

Winning Candidate: Rahul Ramesh Shewale (SHS)
Total Votes Received: 421937
Vote Percentage: 52.64

Losing Candidate: Eknath Mahadeo Gaikwad (INC)
Total Votes Received: 321870
Vote Percentage: 40.15

In Maharashtra, the Lok Sabha elections will be held in five phases for the 48 constituencies.

Polling Dates:

Phase 1: April 19
Phase 2: April 26
Phase 3: May 7
Phase 4: May 13
Phase 5: May 20

Elections for the 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held between April 19 and June 1 in seven phases. The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Polls will be held on June 4.