Mumbra-Kalwa Election Result: Jitendra Awhad Wins

NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad wins from Mumbra-Kalwa assembly constituency. He has defeated Najeeb Mulla of the NCP (Ajit Pawar) by a margin of votes by a margin of 96,228 votes. Awhad is a former minister and close aide of Sharad Pawar.

An OBC leader, Awhad has been representing the seat since 2009. This time, he has faced tough challenge as he is fielded against his former protege turned rival, Najeeb Mulla.

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Awhad, with his four-decade-long political journey, is considered one of the tallest figures in Maharashtra politics. His repeated victory over Mumbra-Kalwa is also significant since Muslims constitute close to 44 percent of the electorate. His focus on raising issues affecting the Muslim community, which include access to housing, education, and employment, along with his adherence to social justice, strengthened his political position among the electorates. His zest to fight for the concerns that affect the community, which has been failed to notice by other politicians, has also been considered admirable by his supporters.

Awhad entered politics as the first National President of Youth NCP, and then he helmed significant positions such as MLC, legislator, and minister. He handled ministerial portfolios such as Medical Education, Horticulture, Employment Guarantee and Housing during different governments in the state. He has also served as the acting leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

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In the 2019 Assembly elections, Jitendra Awhad won the seat with 1,09,283, defeating Deepali Syed of the Shiv Sena by a margin of 75,639 votes. Mulla is a former corporator and group leader of the NCP in the Thane Municipal Corporation.

Aside from Mulla and Awhad, other candidates in the fray include Saif Pathan, an AIMIM candidate in the fray. However, extending support, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MP Sanjay Singh campaigned for Awhad in the constituency. The Mumbra-Kalwa constituency is located in the Thane district.