Mumbai – Many BJP leaders had succeeded in securing party tickets for their relatives in the BMC election. Though they were criticised for patronising the dynastic politics some of these relatives won their seats and started their political career.
BJP MP Kirit Somaiya had secured ticket for his son Neil from ward no. 108. Minister of state Vidya Thakur had put her son Deepak in the fray from ward no. 50 while MLA Raj Purohit had got a ticket for his son Akash Purohit from ward no. 221. All these leaders also succeeded in getting their sons elected.
Shiv Sena leaders had taken efforts to defeat these relatives of the BJP leaders, particularly Neil Somaiya as Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray had personally addressed a public meeting in this ward. Finally, Neil defeated Sena candidate Mukesh Karia in this ward.
Deepak Thakur trounced the challenge of Congress candidate Sneha
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