In his inaugural Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister secured victory in Mumbai North, a constituency traditionally regarded as the BJP's stronghold in Maharashtra. For the 18th Lok Sabha, the BJP opted for a strategic shift by nominating Union Minister Piyush Goyal as their candidate for this constituency. This decision caught many off guard, given that BJP's Gopal Shetty had clinched this seat in the previous two Lok Sabha polls and enjoyed a firm grip on the constituency.
