How They Stand In Mumbai

Prominent Candidates : Jaywantiben Mehta (BJP), Murli Deora (Congress)

* Deora could stand to gain from the alliance with Samajwadi Party and Sonia Gandhi's entry into active politics, what with decisive Muslim votes in the constituency.

2) Mumbai South Central

Prominent Candidates: Mohan Rawale (Shiv Sena), Sharad Rao (Janata Dal), S Lokhandwala (Samajwadi Party)

* A triangular fight makes it all the more easier for Rawale in this Sena stronghold.

3) Mumbai North Central

Prominent Candidates: Narayan Athawale (Shiv Sena), Ramdas Athavale (Republican Party of India)

* Alliances may work in favour of the Congress, but whether the Congress votes will be transferred to the electoral partner is what the RPI leader needs to worry about.

 

4) Mumbai North East

Prominent Candidates: Pramod Mahajan (BJP), Gurudas Kamat (Congress)

* Kamat has always gained in a straight contest in this constituency. Mahajan's hardcore supporters themselves give him a "50-50" chance this time around.

5) Mumbai North West

Prominent Candidates: Madhukar Sarpotdar (Shiv Sena), Tushar Gandhi (Samajwadi Party), A A Khan (Janata Dal)

* Sarpotdar should make the best of the Hindu votes in this communally polarised constituency.

6) Mumbai North

Prominent Candidates: Ram Naik (BJP), Ram Pandgale (Congress)

* Temple or no temple, the Ram card is certain to work for the BJP here.