Political observers said while Jadhav is banking on her support base in Byculla and on the BJP in Colaba and Malabar Hill, the Sena (UBT) old face Sawant could have a slight edge because of the Marathi-Muslim combination pattern that is working for MVA in Sewri, Worli, Byculla and Mumbadevi. "Because of the last-minute declaration of candidates, there is also apathy among elite and upper middle-class voters.