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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ahead of civic polls, Maharashtra BJP chief stakes claim for KDMC mayor's post
Kalyan: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), long led by a Shiv Sena mayor, may soon witness a major political shift. With civic elections around the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally staked its claim to the mayoral post, signalling growing friction within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. BJP's Maharashtra president and Dombivli MLA Ravindra Chavan on Sunday made a strong statement during a party induction event held in Kalyan. Chavan asserted that the BJP must lead KDMC to overcome the regional development challenges. "It is essential that the next mayor of KDMC comes from the BJP to ensure effective governance and rapid progress," Chavan said. The event also marked the entry of prominent social worker Jatin Prajapati into the BJP, along with hundreds of his supporters from other political parties. Prajapati, who was active in Kalyan's civic and social circles for over two decades, is expected to boost BJP's grassroots strength in the city. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Chavan further added that under the leadership of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra is witnessing a strong wave of development, which is attracting leaders and social workers from other parties into the BJP fold. He urged the party cadre to work cohesively to make the entire Kalyan region a BJP stronghold. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ask A Pro: "I'm 70 with $1.4M in IRAs. Should I convert $120K/Year to a Roth?" SmartAsset Undo Notably, a majority of the former Shiv Sena corporators in KDMC are now affiliated with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. Shinde's son and Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde is also actively working to expand the party's presence in the region. With the BJP now aggressively mobilising at the local level under Chavan's leadership, and being the second-largest party in KDMC previously, a competitive showdown between the two alliance partners appears inevitable. The upcoming civic elections are likely to test the unity of the Mahayuti alliance in Kalyan-Dombivli. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP mayor needed to remove the stagnation in Kalyan-Dombivli's development, says BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan
Ravindra Chavan, BJP Maharashtra State President, emphasized the necessity of a BJP mayor to overcome Kalyan-Dombivli's developmental stagnation during Jatin Prajapati's induction KALYAN: To end the stagnation in the development of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, it is essential to have a BJP mayor, asserted BJP Maharashtra State President Ravindra Chavan during a party induction event held in Kalyan. The event marked the entry of well-known social worker Jatin Prajapati into the BJP, along with hundreds of his supporters from various political parties. Chavan stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a wave of development is sweeping across Maharashtra. This progress is encouraging political representatives and social workers from other parties to join the BJP. He urged party workers to work together in an organised manner to ensure the entire Kalyan region becomes a BJP stronghold. Jatin Prajapati, a respected name in Kalyan's social and political circles, has built a strong reputation over the past two decades through his dedicated social work. He contested the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections independently in 2010 and 2015, narrowly losing both times. Despite these setbacks, Prajapati continued his grassroots efforts through his organisation, Astitva Pratishthan. His close connection with the public, strong youth following, and wide reach made him a desirable candidate for the BJP. The party had been making efforts to bring him on board, which intensified after Ravindra Chavan became BJP State President. This led to Prajapati's formal induction into the party today. The induction event, held at Mahajanwadi Hall in Kalyan (West), was attended by BJP leaders including State President Ravindra Chavan, former Union Minister Kapil Patil, Kalyan District President Nandu Parab, MLA Sulabha Gaikwad, senior leader Jagannath Patil, State Women's Wing Secretary Priya Sharma, former City President Varun Patil, Premnath Mhatre, and Mandal President Ritesh Phadke. The event was also attended by several dignitaries, trade association representatives, and community leaders from the Gujarati, Marwari, and Maratha communities, along with strong participation from the BJP women's wing. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Magic Number Achieved: With 22 State Chiefs, BJP Clears Deck For National President Announcement
Last Updated: According to the BJP's constitution, the party must elect 50 per cent of its 37 organisational state chiefs before proceeding with the election for national president. The BJP has achieved the required majority – 19 – enabling it to declare the name of its new National President who will succeed Jagat Prakash Nadda, at any time the party chooses. The party now has 22 state chiefs, making it ready to declare its national president. HOW DID BJP JUMP FROM 14 TO 22 STATE CHIEFS IN 2 DAYS? According to the BJP's constitution, the party must elect 50 per cent of its 37 organisational state chiefs before proceeding with the election for national president, which are typically chosen unanimously. By Sunday, the BJP had only elected new leaders in 14 states. However, on Monday, the party announced several new leaders, including N Ramachander Rao for Telangana and PVN Madhav for Andhra Pradesh. Officially, the BJP received two more state leaders – VP Ramalingam and K Beichhua – who were elected as the party presidents of Puducherry and Mizoram, respectively. With 16 states accounted for, the BJP was three state leaders short of the magic number by Tuesday morning. However, the elections of Rao and Madhav were merely formalities. Congratulatory calls and bouquets began arriving from Monday afternoon. The BJP was confidently at 18 states. Uttarakhand completed the requirement with the re-election of Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt as the president of the Uttarakhand BJP. This announcement was made by the party's central observer Harsh Malhotra in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and senior party leaders, including state in-charge Dushyant Gautam. This not only confirmed Bhatt's re-election but also the BJP's achievement of the magic number. The number increased to 22 with the re-election of Rajiv Bindal as the unopposed party president for Himachal Pradesh – JP Nadda's home state. Later on Tuesday, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju formalised Ravindra Chavan's election as the BJP Maharashtra President. Additionally, Anil Tiwari was appointed as the new president of the BJP's Andaman and Nicobar Islands unit in a late evening development. THE DARK HORSES OF THE STATES MAHARASHTRA Ravindra Chavan, a relatively young leader at 54, is highly trusted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his organisational skills. Chavan, a four-time MLA from Dombivli, has served as a Maharashtra minister twice and has led local body elections and the Mumbai Metropolitan Election for the BJP. Previously, he worked as the working president under Bawankule, an arrangement acknowledged by party leadership after he lost out on the CM race. Chavan was the natural choice for Maharashtra due to his political backing and impressive CV. The Delhi BJP leadership recognised his behind-the-scenes role in forming the Eknath Shinde-Fadnavis government in 2022 as a significant factor in his selection. MADHYA PRADESH Though the name will be announced on Wednesday, Hemant Khandelwal is expected to succeed BD Sharma, having received support from both Sharma and CM Mohan Yadav. A four-time MP from Betul with roots in Uttar Pradesh, Khandelwal has deep connections with the BJP's core ideology and has played a key role in strengthening the organisation in MP. He has also headed the Kushabhau Thackeray Vichar Nyas. Khandelwal's non-controversial background in a state known for controversies has worked in his favour. Although other candidates like Rajendra Shukla, Arvind Singh Bhadouria, and Lal Singh Arya were considered, none could secure the position. UTTARAKHAND After taking over as Uttarakhand BJP chief in 2022, succeeding Madan Kaushik, Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt was re-elected on Tuesday, supported by state leadership including CM Dhami. Bhatt is the first Uttarakhand BJP President to be re-elected. His Brahmin caste and ability to coordinate between the government and the organisation have worked in his favour. Other contenders included Aditya Kothari, Vinod Chamoli, Madan Kaushik, and Dipti Rawat Bhardwaj, but Bhatt's re-election was confirmed. TELANGANA In a region known for Dravidian politics, the BJP chose upper-caste Brahmin leader Naraparaju Ramachander Rao to head Telangana. Rao, with strong RSS roots, was unanimously agreed upon by both the Sangh and the BJP. His ability to keep the party united and strong until the Assembly polls in three and a half years made him the ideal candidate. Eatala Rajender was a front runner but couldn't secure the position due to opposition from the Bandi Sanjay faction and his past association with BRS. Laxman expressed his unwillingness to head the state unit after his name was mentioned in the media. ANDHRA PRADESH PVN Madhav, BJP's new state chief in Andhra Pradesh, is seen as a loyal leader with a background linked to the Sangh and good regional representation. As the BJP aims to expand its presence in southern India, having a leader like Madhav is crucial. He succeeds D Purandeshwari, a well-known leader from the NTR family. Other contenders included Dr PV Parthasarathi, Sujana Chowdary, and Purighalla Raghuram, but Madhav's previous experience as an MLC worked in his favour. In JP Nadda's home state, Himachal Pradesh, senior BJP leader Rajiv Bindal was re-elected without contest. Bindal has been associated with the RSS since childhood and brings significant experience as a five-time MLA and former minister. His proximity to Nadda has been beneficial for his political career. In Puducherry, VP Ramalingam was elected unopposed as BJP President. A businessman and former nominated legislator, Ramalingam will be the face of the BJP in Puducherry, where the party aims to come to power in the next assembly election. On Monday, K Beichhua was elected as the new president of BJP Mizoram. A former Mizo National Front leader and retired surgeon, Beichhua previously served as the Minister of State for Social Welfare, Excise & Narcotics, and Sericulture in Mizoram. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to expand the BJP's influence in Mizoram. Lastly, late on Tuesday evening, Anil Tiwari was appointed as the new president of the BJP's Andaman and Nicobar Islands unit, replacing Ajay Bairagi. Tiwari, with a background in the RSS, joined the party in 1990. The ball is now in the court of the BJP Headquarters at 6A Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. The party can announce its new national president at any time, and the decision will be made by the BJP's top leadership in due course. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : BJP National President jp nadda view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 02, 2025, 10:41 IST News politics Magic Number Achieved: With 22 State Chiefs, BJP Clears Deck For National President Announcement Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Three-language policy was withdrawn to avoid law and order problems: Ravindra Chavan
The two government resolutions on the three-language policy were withdrawn to avoid law and order problems in Maharashtra as Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS had threatened an agitation on July 5, state BJP president Ravindra Chavan said on Wednesday. With the onset of monsoon session, the state government took the decision keeping larger public interest, he said. Chavan, during an interactive session 'Lok Samvad' held on Wednesday said, 'The controversy over three-language policy was a well-orchestrated ploy of the opposition keeping political motive in sight. The chief minister had at length explained there was no question of imposition of Hindi language in primary school. They had always maintained Marathi was mandatory for state schools and not Hindi.' The state government has appointed a committee led by Narendra Jadhav to relook at the entire issue afresh, he said. 'The withdrawal of the three-language policy was to avoid any law and order problems in the state. The monsoon session was about to start..,' Chavan said. While hailing the unity within the estranged Thackeray cousins as good for the family, Chavan said, 'I don't think language dispute will be a major plank in local bodies elections. The BJP will contest the elections on development plank.' 'Under Fadnavis's leadership, Mumbai has undergone transformation through mega projects. The development works across Maharashtra is a reality,' he asserted. Outlining the role and responsibilities bestowed upon him as state party chief, Chavan said, 'Our top leaders have laid the roadmap. We have to strengthen the organisation, reach the BJP ideology to every segment and sector across the state.'
Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mumbai Confidential: Brother trouble
A Shiv Sena minister recently found himself in hot water after his brother began overstepping boundaries within the department. Matters escalated when the brother allegedly impersonated the minister during a phone call with an official. After multiple complaints reached the top brass, the minister was summoned and told, in no uncertain terms, to keep his sibling away from official affairs. Already under pressure due to demands for inquiries into tenders cleared by his predecessor, the minister has now been advised to put the 'overactive' brother on silent mode. Sticking With Shelar With Ravindra Chavan taking over as Maharashtra BJP chief, the focus has shifted to the Mumbai unit especially ahead of the crucial BMC elections. Despite the party's 'one-man-one-post' principle, the BJP has decided to retain Ashish Shelar as both Mumbai unit chief and cabinet minister. The reason? Leadership doesn't want to risk handing the city over to controversial imports or gamble with a North Indian face at a time when the Marathi plank is gaining traction. Shelar, a seasoned Mumbaikar, had led the BJP to its best-ever BMC tally in 2017 with 82 seats, just two short of the then-undivided Shiv Sena. Problems Aplenty As newly appointed state BJP president Ravindra Chavan begins building his team, the party's internal arithmetic is turning tricky. While expanding the organisation may be good for optics and outreach, it is turning into a challenge with 10 contenders vying for every single post. Chavan now faces the tough task of balancing loyal insiders, recent entrants, and regional heavyweights while managing disappointed hopefuls. His ability to maintain harmony in this phase will be an early test of his leadership mettle.
