Shiv Sena Lok Sabha member from Kolhapur, Sanjay Mandlik expressed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's development, claiming that the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are a battle of two ideas. Mandlik, who is seeking a second term, emphasised the importance of public faith in Modi's leadership.

In an interview with PTI, Mandlik addressed his opponent, Shahu Chhatrapati, a scion of the Kolhapur royal family running on the Congress platform, claiming that voters in Kolhapur prioritise their personal well-being over a candidate's stature.