Anil Deshmukh from NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) is contesting from Katol, causing confusion with NCP(SCP) candidate Salil Deshmukh, son of former minister Anil Deshmukh. Both candidates have similar names but are from rival factions. This could affect vote shares. BJP’s Charansingh Thakur is the official Mahayuti candidate.
