Ravindra Chavan Welcomes 1,500 Leaders from Rival Parties to BJP in Palghar | File Photo
Palghar, Mahasahtra: In a dramatic shift that could reshape the political landscape of Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully recruited over 1,500 influential leaders and activists from rival parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Balasaheb Thackeray’s faction, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi, Shivshakti Samajik Sanghatana, Jijau Vikas Party, and other regional parties in Palghar district, in the presence of BJP leader Ravindra Chavan.
The recruitment ceremony, held at Bhaskar Park in Tarapur, saw key figures from Palghar’s local political scene make the switch to the BJP. Under the leadership of Sanjay Patil, the District President of Shivshakti Samajik Sanghatana, a large number of prominent leaders, including current and former members of Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayats, and many others, joined the BJP.
Among them were supporters of Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Eknath Shinde’s faction, and key office bearers from the NCP and social organizations. In total, over 1,500 individuals publicly joined the BJP.
Ravindra Chavan Welcomes 1,500 Leaders from Rival Parties to BJP in Palghar | File Photo
In an electrifying address, BJP leader Ravindra Chavan highlighted the transformative development schemes rolled out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He confidently stated that the momentum of progress is undeniable, urging the gathering that joining the BJP was pivotal for the region’s advancement.
Notable defections include Palghar Panchayat Samiti Deputy Chairman Milind Wade, Panchayat Member Vidur Patil, Sarpanch Sanjay Patil from Salwad, and several other local leaders. The move is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming elections for the Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Municipal Councils, and Gram Panchayats in the district, with both the NCP and Shinde Shiv Sena likely to be affected.
Notably, BJP District President Bharat Rajput announced that, going forward, the party would contest all local elections in Palghar independently, without aligning with the Mahayuti alliance. This bold statement marks a shift in the BJP’s approach, signaling a more aggressive strategy in the district’s electoral scene.
The mass recruitment of leaders and activists into the BJP is seen as a consolidation of political power for the party in Palghar. With the backing of several key local leaders, the BJP is expected to make significant inroads in the district’s political fabric, potentially reshaping the outcomes of the forthcoming elections.
