The fight for the Kalyan Rural assembly constituency, the only seat held by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the state, has become a three-way battle between the MNS, Shiv Sena, and Shiv Sena (UBT). The constituency, marked by rapid urbanization and a diverse population, faces challenges related to inadequate infrastructure, despite ongoing projects like road concreting and the Kalyan Taloja Metro. Delayed projects like the Palava junction flyover and the Airoli-Katai elevated flyover are causing traffic congestion. The state government’s promise of growth centers in villages to create employment opportunities for youth has also seen limited progress. Incumbent MNS MLA Pramod Patil claims credit for completed projects, while former MLA Bhoir emphasizes his contributions during his tenure. The BJP, initially supporting Patil, is now campaigning for Shiv Sena candidate Rajesh More due to the alliance. Shrikant Shinde, the Lok Sabha MP, is also actively campaigning for More, highlighting his work in the area.