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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ahead of local body polls, BJP finalises names of 22 district presidents
Nagpur: Ahead of local body elections scheduled to be held this year, the BJP on Saturday declared the names of its remaining 22 district presidents in Maharashtra. The move came after weeks of internal discussions between local and central leaders, marking the finalisation of leadership ahead of the crucial elections. It would also pave the way for the appointment of working president Ravindra Chavan as full-time Maharashtra BJP chief, replacing Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Among the new appointments were three districts from Vidarbha: Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Vidarbha. Aimed at consolidating the party's grassroots leadership, the latest announcement follows the list of 58 district presidents released by the party on May 13. According to party insiders, the delay in finalising the remaining districts was due to internal differences and local political calculations. However, after a key meeting at chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's residence in Mumbai, attended by BJP national general secretary Ashok Singh, co-organisation minister Shivprakash, and Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule — the list was finally released. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Tried the $0.87 Generic Viagra and Here's What Happened! fridayplans Learn More Undo The first phase of announcements had already named district presidents across other key regions, including Nagpur, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Pune, Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, and various Mumbai districts. Prominent leaders named earlier include Dayashankar Tiwari (Nagpur City), Prabhakar Sawant (Sindhudurg), Sandeep Lele (Thane City), Dheeraj Ghate (Pune City), and Rohini Tadwalkar (Solapur City). Party leaders view the announcement as a critical step towards boosting BJP's organisational strength and readiness for the upcoming civic polls and grassroots governance challenges. With these appointments, the party has completed its district-level leadership structure across the state, paving the way for a concerted campaign in the forthcoming local body elections. District presidents: Gadchiroli - Ramesh Barasagade Chandrapur City - Subhash Kasamguttwar Chandrapur Rural - Harish Sharma Wardha - Sanjay Gate Palghar - Bharat Rajput Vasai Virar - Pragnya Patil Ahilyanagar City - Anil Mohite Nashik City - Sunil Kedar Nashik South - Sunil Bachhav Nashik North - Yatin Kadam Pune South (Baramati) - Shekhar Wadhane Kolhapur City - Vijay Jadhav Parbhani Rural - Suresh Bhumbare Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City - Kishor Shitole Latur City - Ajit Patil Kavhekar Latur Rural - Basavaraj Patil Nanded North - Adv. Kishor Deshmukh Nanded South - Santukrao Hambarde Beed - Shankar Deshmukh North West Mumbai - Gnyanmoorti Sharma South Central Mumbai - Niraj Ubhare South Mumbai - Shalaka Salvi Nagpur: Ahead of local body elections scheduled to be held this year, the BJP on Saturday declared the names of its remaining 22 district presidents in Maharashtra. The move came after weeks of internal discussions between local and central leaders, marking the finalisation of leadership ahead of the crucial elections. It would also pave the way for the appointment of working president Ravindra Chavan as full-time Maharashtra BJP chief, replacing Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Among the new appointments were three districts from Vidarbha: Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Vidarbha. Aimed at consolidating the party's grassroots leadership, the latest announcement follows the list of 58 district presidents released by the party on May 13. According to party insiders, the delay in finalising the remaining districts was due to internal differences and local political calculations. However, after a key meeting at chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's residence in Mumbai, attended by BJP national general secretary Ashok Singh, co-organisation minister Shivprakash, and Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule — the list was finally released. The first phase of announcements had already named district presidents across other key regions, including Nagpur, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Pune, Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, and various Mumbai districts. Prominent leaders named earlier include Dayashankar Tiwari (Nagpur City), Prabhakar Sawant (Sindhudurg), Sandeep Lele (Thane City), Dheeraj Ghate (Pune City), and Rohini Tadwalkar (Solapur City). Party leaders view the announcement as a critical step towards boosting BJP's organisational strength and readiness for the upcoming civic polls and grassroots governance challenges. With these appointments, the party has completed its district-level leadership structure across the state, paving the way for a concerted campaign in the forthcoming local body elections. District presidents: Gadchiroli - Ramesh Barasagade Chandrapur City - Subhash Kasamguttwar Chandrapur Rural - Harish Sharma Wardha - Sanjay Gate Palghar - Bharat Rajput Vasai Virar - Pragnya Patil Ahilyanagar City - Anil Mohite Nashik City - Sunil Kedar Nashik South - Sunil Bachhav Nashik North - Yatin Kadam Pune South (Baramati) - Shekhar Wadhane Kolhapur City - Vijay Jadhav Parbhani Rural - Suresh Bhumbare Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City - Kishor Shitole Latur City - Ajit Patil Kavhekar Latur Rural - Basavaraj Patil Nanded North - Adv. Kishor Deshmukh Nanded South - Santukrao Hambarde Beed - Shankar Deshmukh North West Mumbai - Gnyanmoorti Sharma South Central Mumbai - Niraj Ubhare South Mumbai - Shalaka Salvi
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP names Ravindra Chavan as state unit chief, with an eye on MMR
MUMBAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named its Dombivli legislator and a Maratha leader Ravindra Chavan as the state president, seeking to hold sway on the crucial Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The party's present state president and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Banwakule made this announcement at a meeting in Ahilyanagar recently, although union home minister Amit Shah had also indicated the move in Nanded last week. 'A formal announcement is expected from the party's leadership in next few days,' Bawankule said at the function in Ahilyanagar. MMR is crucial to BJP's expansion plans for Maharashtra. The area is the state's biggest urban conglomeration with eight municipal corporations. It has about 67 of 288 assembly seats, and 11 of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. For years, the area was dominated by Shiv Sena; and now a few years after the split in the party, BJP is looking to establish its control here. In last year's assembly election, BJP won 30 out of 67 seats in MMR while Shiv Sena won 17 and NCP 3, which adds up to 50 seats in the region for the ruling Mahayuti. As part of its expansion plans, BJP is aiming to win most of the municipal corporations, including Mumbai. 'It would mean not just reducing Uddhav Thackeray's political clout further but also keeping Shinde-led Shiv Sena in check,' a senior minister from the party told HT. Chavan, a four-time legislator from Dombivli is expected to play a significant role in propelling the party's agenda. 'Chavan is an urban leader who has a good understanding of ground level politics in the Konkan belt, especially Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts. The party is in direct contest with both factions of Sena in this region. Chavan's aggressive approach will be handy while combating both Sena factions,' said a BJP minister. Shinde, who played a significant role in maintaining an undivided Sena's hold over the MMR, is keen to occupy the erstwhile Shiv Sena's space. He is backed by a strong control over Thane district and is also recruiting aggressively, poaching heavily from Sena (UBT). The next few months in the run up to the civic polls will see an intense political battle not just between the ruling Mahayuti and Opposition parties but also within the ruling alliance. Chavan's major opportunity in his political career so far may also turn out to be a test of his skill as a leader. Chavan was not available for a comment to HT.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ravindra Chavan set to head Maha BJP, says Bawankule
Nagpur: Four-time MLA from Dombivli and current Maharashtra BJP working president Ravindra Chavan is poised to head the party's state unit. The confirmation came from senior BJP leader and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who announced Chavan's impending elevation at a party event in Ahilyanagar on Tuesday. "Chavan will soon be the new state president. The central leadership will make a formal announcement shortly," Bawankule said, reflecting the party's intent to infuse fresh energy ahead of crucial local body elections later this year. Union home minister Amit Shah earlier hinted at Chavan's promotion referring to him as the "future state president" at a meeting in Nanded earlier this week. BJP insiders believe that Chavan's elevation is not just about leadership change but about leveraging his organisational skills to bolster the party's grassroots presence. Chavan was appointed as the BJP's working president in January and quickly took charge of key internal initiatives, including the ambitious "sanghatan parv" campaign aimed at strengthening the party's booth-level structure. BJP claims to have added 1.5 crore new members across the state, with five active members now designated at each of the state's one lakh booths, under his leadership. "He has delivered results with a no-questions-asked approach," a senior party leader said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "His organisational experience and ability to mobilise party workers have impressed the leadership." Chavan has handled critical responsibilities during the previous assembly elections, where he was tasked with managing the Konkan region — an area that proved challenging for the Mahayuti alliance. Chavan's political trajectory has seen him holding several key portfolios in the past including PWD, ports, medical education, IT, and food and civil supplies. His ability to manage these roles effectively has cemented his status within the party as a leader who can deliver under pressure. As the BJP gears up for local body polls likely to be held in October, Chavan's appointment is viewed as a move to cement the party's standing among Marathi voters, especially in Mumbai and urban centres. With the BJP leadership also focusing on maintaining caste balance within the party — evident in the recent induction of Chhagan Bhujbal into the cabinet to woo OBC voters — Chavan's rise is expected to strengthen the BJP's position across communities.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Justice Chavan Calls For National Judicial Service, Reforms To Address Vacancies In Judiciary
Nagpur: Amid mounting concerns over the shortage of judges and the growing backlog of over 5 crore cases across Indian, former Bombay high court judge and Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission chairman Ravindra Chavan has recommended a series of urgent reforms to overhaul judicial recruitment and training. His proposals appear in a chapter titled 'Human Resource (mis)management in the Judiciary', part of the recently published book 'Shaping the Judges'. Chavan has stressed on the need for a coordinated, national-level framework for appointments by establishing an All India Judicial Service (AIJS), modelled on the UPSC. More than 4,800 posts in the subordinate judiciary are lying vacant despite enhanced sanctioned strength. Chavan attributed the stagnation to decentralised and inconsistent recruitment practices across states. A centralised AIJS, he argued, would streamline appointments, attract capable candidates, and uphold uniformity and transparency. He further pointed to the judiciary's lack of diversity, highlighting the inadequate representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. To address this imbalance, Chavan advocated expanding reservation quotas and introducing support systems to improve accessibility for under-represented communities. Despite formal provisions, he noted that many reserved positions remain vacant due to systemic gaps and procedural hurdles. Another key focus of his recommendations is modernising legal education. He emphasised the need to prepare future judges for emerging legal challenges by incorporating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and forensic science into law curricula. He also suggested that judicial service orientation begin at the undergraduate level to foster early interest and readiness. "Law universities must evolve to match the demands of a data-driven justice system," he told TOI, adding that technological competence should be treated as essential to judicial effectiveness. Chavan also raised concerns over the bureaucratic inertia and delays in the appointment process. He called upon high courts and state govts to ensure faster, transparent, and independent recruitment mechanisms free from political or administrative influence. According to him, an accountable, time-bound recruitment process would not only address vacancies but also help restore public confidence in the judicial system. His intervention comes at a time when institutional delays and inefficiencies are drawing criticism for hampering access to justice. The measures he proposes aim to create a judicial system that is inclusive, responsive, and equipped for the future. Nagpur: Amid mounting concerns over the shortage of judges and the growing backlog of over 5 crore cases across Indian, former Bombay high court judge and Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission chairman Ravindra Chavan has recommended a series of urgent reforms to overhaul judicial recruitment and training. His proposals appear in a chapter titled 'Human Resource (mis)management in the Judiciary', part of the recently published book 'Shaping the Judges'. Chavan has stressed on the need for a coordinated, national-level framework for appointments by establishing an All India Judicial Service (AIJS), modelled on the UPSC. More than 4,800 posts in the subordinate judiciary are lying vacant despite enhanced sanctioned strength. Chavan attributed the stagnation to decentralised and inconsistent recruitment practices across states. A centralised AIJS, he argued, would streamline appointments, attract capable candidates, and uphold uniformity and transparency. He further pointed to the judiciary's lack of diversity, highlighting the inadequate representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. To address this imbalance, Chavan advocated expanding reservation quotas and introducing support systems to improve accessibility for under-represented communities. Despite formal provisions, he noted that many reserved positions remain vacant due to systemic gaps and procedural hurdles. Another key focus of his recommendations is modernising legal education. He emphasised the need to prepare future judges for emerging legal challenges by incorporating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and forensic science into law curricula. He also suggested that judicial service orientation begin at the undergraduate level to foster early interest and readiness. "Law universities must evolve to match the demands of a data-driven justice system," he told TOI, adding that technological competence should be treated as essential to judicial effectiveness. Chavan also raised concerns over the bureaucratic inertia and delays in the appointment process. He called upon high courts and state govts to ensure faster, transparent, and independent recruitment mechanisms free from political or administrative influence. According to him, an accountable, time-bound recruitment process would not only address vacancies but also help restore public confidence in the judicial system. His intervention comes at a time when institutional delays and inefficiencies are drawing criticism for hampering access to justice. The measures he proposes aim to create a judicial system that is inclusive, responsive, and equipped for the future.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
In major reshuffle ahead of civic polls, BJP replaces most of district chiefs with new faces
In a major organisational reshuffle ahead of the elections to the local bodies in Maharashtra, the BJP replaced most of the 58 district BJP presidents in the state with new faces. The reorganisation was carried out on Tuesday under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, state president and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and working president Ravindra Chavan. ' The appointments of 58 district presidents is part of the ongoing organisational reshuffle after the membership drive,' Bawankule said, adding that the party's focus is on consolidating its base across the state. While Maharashtra has 36 districts, the BJP has appointed 58 heads across Vidarbha, Marathwada, Western and North Maharashtra and Konkan regions. For Mumbai district alone, the party has appointed Deepak Tawde, Deepak Dalvi and Virendra Mhatre as the organisational heads of North Mumbai, North East Mumbai and North Central Mumbai divisions, respectively. Among the notable changes include the appointment of former mayor Dayashankar Tiwari as Nagpur district chief, replacing Bunti Kukade. Nagpur city is the hometown of Fadnavis and Bawankule. Amar Rajurkar, who is close to senior leader and former chief minister Ashok Chavan, was appointed the Nanded district president. Dheeraj Ghate, Pradeep Kande and Shatrughan Kate have been given charge of Pune city, Pune (North) and Pimpri-Chinchwad, respectively. In Thane city, which is home to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Sandeep Lele has been given charge, while Jitendra Daki was appointed for Thane Rural. After the BJP-led Mahayuti government came to power in the Assembly polls held last year, the party has been focusing on organisational consolidation. As part of this, BJP deputed senior leader and former minister Ravindra Chavan as its working state president. His formal appointment as state BJP president is also expected soon, as the three-year tenure of Bawankule ends in August 2025. In the last four months, the state BJP claimed to have undertook a major membership drive registering 1.5 crore party members. The party has also set the target to enroll five lakh active members. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court directed the holding of local body elections in Maharashtra, that had been held up for some years due to a dispute over OBC reservation. On May 6, the SC asked the State Election Commission to notify the polls within four weeks and said that efforts be made to complete it within four months. All 27 municipal corporations including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are under state government administration as their tenure has ended 2022-23. Apart from that, there are two newly created municipal corporations in Jalna and Ichalkaranji which will go to the polls for the first time. A source within BJP said the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack had led to uncertainty over the poll preparations. 'As the situation eased, the preparations will gain momentum,' the source said. Earlier, Fadnavis had indicated that BJP would contest the local bodies elections with its alliance partners Shiv Sena and NCP. However, all decisions will be taken after adequate consultations with the local units of the party.
