Zeeshan Siddique, who joined the NCP on Friday, will contest on Bandra East seat against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sirdesai.
Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, joined the National Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Friday ahead of the state assembly polls, scheduled on November 20. He was expelled by the Congress in August.
Zeeshan, an incumbent MLA representing Bandra East, was fielded against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sirdesai soon after his induction into the NCP for the forthcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
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“This is an emotional day for me and my family. I am thankful to Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel, and Sunil Tatkare for believing in me in these tough times. I have got the nomination from Bandra East, I am sure that with the love and support of all the people, I will definitely win Bandra East yet again,” Zeeshan said.