Since Shiv Sena's split, competition for dominance over the Mumbai-Konkan has intensified with both factions wanting to capitalise on the party's historical influence in the region. 

It will be interesting to see whether the BJP's approach of targeting OBC and upper caste voters will be successful, or if the Congress's strategy of appealing to the Jat and SC voters will prove more effective.

In the political landscape of Haryana, Bhupinder Hooda stands out as a towering figure whose influence remains significant even a decade after his tenure as Chief Minister. Serving from 2005 to 2014, Hooda was the first Chief Minister in Haryana's history to win two consecutive terms.

Elections to the region hold significant importance as they will determine the true identity of the Shiv Sena and NCP, test the newly formed alliance, and have an impact on the upcoming assembly elections.

The upcoming general election in Karnataka is expected to witness fierce competition between the BJP-led NDA alliance and the Congress party. The NDA aims to maintain its hold, while the grand old party seeks to maximise its seat count. 

Against the backdrop of Dravidian legacy and contemporary aspirations, this election marks a pivotal moment in the state's political history and could witness a three-way contest between the DMK-led INDIA alliance, the BJP-led NDA and the AIADMK alliance.