Maharashtra Election Results 2019: Aaditya Thackeray wins Mumbai’s Worli seat

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2019: Aaditya's candidature remained under the spotlight ever since he became the first member of the Thackeray family to take the electoral plunge.

Aaditya Thackeray in neck-and-neck fight with Congress' Mane in Worli

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2019: Aditya Thackeray had canvassed the state in his Jan Ashirwad Yatra to raise his pan-Maharashtra profile. (Express Photo)

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray won the Worli Assembly constituency in Mumbai, defeating his NCP rival Suresh Mane by a margin of over 70,000 votes.

Aaditya’s candidature remained under the spotlight ever since he became the first member of the Thackeray family to take the electoral plunge. In a clear change in strategy, the Sena fielded Aaditya, son of party chief Uddhav, from the Worli constituency, which it considers its stronghold. For Uddhav, this was a clear message to establish his son in the party and in state politics.

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Ahead of the polls, the Thackeray scion had canvassed the state in his Jan Ashirwad Yatra to raise his pan-Maharashtra profile. While it is yet to be seen if he will be considered for the post of deputy chief minister, the Sena said the party has sought a “50-50” share of power with the BJP.

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Ahead of the polls, Aaditya had told The Indian Express that he had taken the plunge as he “always wanted to be a part of the legislative process”. He added, “I thought I can contribute more effectively through that. Hence I have taken the plunge.”

On a leadership post in the party or government, he had said, “To be very honest, currently, my mind is set on getting as many candidates of Shiv Sena and Mahayuti (grand alliance) elected. Because, if you run right after positions from step one, I will not enjoy the process.”

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