Who is Ujjwal Nikam, BJP's pick for Mumbai North Central seat

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In a surprise addition to its Lok Sabha candidates list, the BJP has now chosen Ujjwal Nikam to contest from the Mumbai North Central seat. Ujjwal Nikam, known for his work as a prosecutor in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attack, will be competing against Congress's Varsha Gaikwad in the elections.

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