Rahul Shewale, the Mahayuti candidate from Mumbai South Central, met with MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and sought his support in the election. After the meeting, Rahul stated that Raj Thackeray would vote in his favor. Speaking to the media, Rahul said, "I came to meet Raj Thackeray and seek his blessings. I am fortunate that he will vote for me on the bow and arrow symbol in the South Central Mumbai seat."
Rahul Shewale is the candidate from Shiv Sena, a component of the Mahayuti. He said, "I came to meet Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray to seek his blessings. As you all know, on Gudi Padwa, Raj Thackeray declared his support for the Mahayuti and the leadership of PM Modi. I went to seek his blessings." Along with Rahul Shewale, MLA Sada Saravankar, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande, and former MLA Tukaram Kate were also present.
Raj Thackeray will vote for me: Rahul
Rahul said, "I am fortunate that his home is in South Central Mumbai and, after 18 years, as a Mahayuti candidate, he will vote for me on the bow and arrow symbol. This is a fortunate moment for me. Having the support of MNS has strengthened the Mahayuti. With the support of Raj Thackeray's supporters, our strength has increased in South Central Mumbai."
On the other hand, regarding Anil Desai's candidacy from South Central Mumbai, Rahul Shewale said, "When someone contests for election, they need to have a residential address from the area or someone who can provide them with that address. Anil Desai doesn't lives here; he lives in South Mumbai, so we are asking why he is contesting from here." Anil Desai is the candidate from the Maha Vikas Aghadi.