Mumbai: Bhushan Patil from Congress is up against BJP's Piyush Goyal. The counting of voting has begun at 8 am. Mumbai North constituency voted 57.02% on May 20.
At 3:11 pm
Piyush Goyal leading strongly by 2,28,083 votes.
At 1:55 pm
Piyush Goyal leads by 1,65,230 votes.
At 12:46 pm
Piyush Goyal (BJP) leads over Bhushan Patil (Congress) by over 35 thousand votes in Mumbai North seat.
At 11:22 am
Piyush Goyal maintains strong lead by 53,143 votes in Mumbai North constituency.
At 11:06 am
Piyush Goyal is maintaining a lead by 40,198 votes.
At 9:56 am
BJP's Piyush Goyal lead by 12352 votes against Congress's Bhushan Patil.
At 9:03 am
As per initial trends, Piyush Goyal is leading on the seat, while Bhushan Patil is trailing.
The Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra unfolded over five phases, spanning from April 19 to May 20. Mumbai, along with Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, voted for a significant electoral showdown on May 20.
The electoral battleground of Mumbai, a sprawling metropolis pulsating with diverse cultures and economic contrasts, emerges as the focal point of a fierce tussle between two formidable alliances: the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The Mahayuti alliance, helmed by Eknath Shinde's Shinde Sena, the BJP, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, locks horns with the MVA, spearheaded by Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar's NCP, and the Congress.
Importance Of Mumbai North Seat
The Mumbai North Seat encompasses areas like Borivali, Dahisar, Magathane, Kandivali East, Charkop, and Malad West, representing a diverse range of communities and interests. Historically a BJP stronghold, the seat has witnessed significant challenges over the years, including from prominent figures like film actor Govinda, representing Congress at one point, and Sanjay Nirupam, who secured victory for Congress in the past.
Key Candidates In The Fray
The Mahayuti alliance presents Union Minister Piyush Goyal as its candidate, leveraging his experience and Mumbai roots. Goyal, holding Cabinet positions since 2017 with portfolios including Textiles, Commerce and Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, aims to secure victory for the alliance.
On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi fields Congress leader Bhushan Patil as their candidate, boasting a 25-year tenure within the grand old party. Patil's extensive experience and organizational insights position him as a formidable contender in the electoral arena.
Results Of Past Elections
In 2019, BJP's Gopal Shetty defeated Congress leader Urmila Matondkar by a massive margin of 4,65,247 votes. Previously, in 2014, Gopal Shetty secured his first massive victory, defeating Congress' Sanjay Nirupam by a margin of 4,46,582 votes. In 2009, Sanjay Nirupam had defeated BJP's Ram Naik by 5,779 votes.
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 1, covered 543 constituencies nationwide.
