Led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena unveiled its slate of candidates for the impending Lok Sabha elections, comprising a total of eight nominees for various constituencies across the state.
The list includes Rahul Shewale for Mumbai South Central, Sanjay Mandlik for Kolhapur, Sadashiv Lokhande for Shirdi (SC), Prataprao Jadhav for Buldhana, Hemant Patil for Hingoli, Shrirang Barne for Maval, Raju Parve for Ramtek, and Dhairyasheel Mane for Hatkanangale.
Of particular note is the inclusion of Raju Parve as the Shiv Sena's candidate for Ramtek. Parve, who recently joined the Shiv Sena, previously served as a Congress MLA. His candidacy replaces that of Krupal Tumane, the incumbent Shiv Sena MP for the constituency.
The Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to be held over five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20, with the results set to be announced on June 4.
