Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Former Congress MLA Kunal Patil Defects to BJP
Kunal Patil, who used to be a leader for the Congress party, has now joined the BJP.
He said he made the switch to help with development projects in his district.
BJP leaders welcomed him and assured support.
Patil stated his family had been in the Congress for a long time before his decision.
He discussed his choice with his supporters, who gave him their consent.
Former Congress MLA Kunal Patil joined the BJP.
Patil's decision was influenced by district development projects, as stated by him.
Senior BJP leaders welcomed Patil into the party.
Patil discussed his move with supporters before making the decision.
Patil expressed faith in the leadership of PM Modi and CM Fadnavis.
- Who
- Kunal Patil, former Congress MLA.
- What
- Former Congress MLA Kunal Patil joined the BJP.
- When
- Reported on July 1st.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Patil cited district development and growth as reasons for the decision.
Congress View
BJP View
Motives for Defection
Congress View
Patil leaving is a loss.
BJP View
Patil joined to facilitate development.
- Politician
- Kunal Patil
- Former Party
- Congress
- Current Party
- BJP
- District
- Dhule
- BJP Leaders
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Ravindra Chavan, Jaikumar Rawal
