In a surprising move, the BJP has replaced incumbent Lok Sabha MP Poonam Mahajan with renowned lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam as its candidate for the Mumbai North Central seat. Known for his involvement in high-profile cases, Nikam has previously served as a government counsel in the Mumbai terror attack case. Mahajan, who is the daughter of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan and a former president of the party's youth wing, has held the constituency since 2014.