Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik In Mumbai Despite Strong Opposition From BJP

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar campaigned for party candidate Nawab Malik in Mumbai, despite strong opposition from the BJP. Malik, who was arrested by the ED in 2022, has been nominated by Pawar as the NCP candidate for the Mankhurd-Shivajinagar assembly constituency. Despite allegations of links with the underworld, Pawar defended Malik and highlighted the need for development in the area. The seat is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with candidates from Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, AIMIM, and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi. Malik expressed gratitude for Pawar’s support and emphasized his allegiance to the NCP.