Electoral Ward 15 in Borivli West has the lowest number of candidates in the city, with only two nominations filed for the civic polls. The BJP and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are the only parties contesting from this ward. The BJP has fielded Jigna Shah, a financial advisor and investment consultant. She will be contesting against Jasjayeshree Edwin Bangera, a commerce graduate fielded by the Shiv Sena (UBT). Usually, local elections see many candidates, including several independents. This time, however, the contest in ward no. 15 is a straight fight, leaving voters with just two choices.

Speaking with mid-day, Shah said she was surprised that the contest turned into a straight fight. “This is my first election, and I never expected it to be a one-on-one contest. I am prepared for the battle and confident of winning,” she said. Ward No. 15 falls under Mumbai’s R Central ward and covers areas such as Saibaba Nagar, part of Kora Kendra, and Kalpana Chawla Chowk. It also includes prominent landmarks like Veer Savarkar Garden and Prabodhankar Thackeray theatre.