Mukesh Ambani endorses Congress’ Milind Deora in campaign video

In a campaign video released by South Mumbai Lok Sabha candidate Milind Deora on Wednesday, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani endorsed the Congress leader and said: “Milind is the man for South Mumbai.”

According to The Indian Express, in the video, which Deora posted on Twitter with the hashtag #MumbaiKaConnection, Ambani says: “Having represented South Mumbai for 10 years, I believe that Milind has in-depth knowledge of social, economic, and cultural ecosystem of the South Mumbai constituency. Both micro-enterprises and large businesses can thrive in Mumbai so that attractive, new employment opportunities can be created for our talented young women and men.”

Apart from Ambani, Kotak Mahindra Group’s chairman Uday Kotak and Krish Ramnani of Togglehead Private Ltd were among the “prominent personalities” who featured in the 2.17-minute video.

Mumbai South goes to polls on April 29.