The Ghatkopar assembly seat from which Pramod Mahajan’s daughter Poonam is contesting in Mumbai has always been considered a BJP stronghold and the easiest of seats for the party. Because of the eight municipal wards here, BJP-Shiv Sena had won in seven. But a former Shiv Sena councillor is this time contesting as a rebel candidate and he has made Poonam’s journey somewhat difficult. And Raj Thackeray’s MNS has also come into the picture to increase her problems. But despite hostile conditions, Poonam is maintaining her lead over her rivals.