Archive · 25 Dec 2025
BJP Ex-Deputy Mayor Files Nomination Without Party Nod
A former deputy mayor named Sachin Chinchwade, who is a member of the BJP, filed papers to run for councillor in the Pimpri-Chinchwad city elections.
He did this without getting permission from his party first.
He said he doesn't need to rebel because he's been a good member and has done well in party activities.
Some people think he did this to make sure he gets to run, because many new people are joining the BJP and he might get left out.
The BJP is usually very organized, so this move surprised some people.
Chinchwade was joined by another former BJP councillor when he filed his papers.
Meanwhile, the sale of nomination forms for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) elections has seen a strong early response, with 3,170 forms sold in two days, indicating heightened political activity ahead of the polls.
Sachin Chinchwade, former PCMC Deputy Mayor, filed nomination for councillor in Ward No. 17 (D) without BJP's official endorsement.
BJP is known for party discipline, making Chinchwade's move unusual and raising eyebrows.
Chinchwade claims he doesn't need to rebel and is confident the BJP will endorse him.
Recent influx of newcomers to BJP has caused resentment among loyalists and long-term aspirants.
Political observers view this as a precautionary step to secure his candidacy.
- Who
- Sachin Chinchwade, former PCMC Deputy Mayor and BJP member
- What
- Filed nomination for councillor without BJP's official endorsement
- When
- Before the December 30 deadline for PCMC elections
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Ward No. 17 (D)
- Why
- To secure his candidacy amid influx of newcomers to BJP
Chinchwade's Perspective
BJP Party Discipline
Need for Official Endorsement
Chinchwade's Perspective
Chinchwade believes he doesn't need to rebel and is confident the BJP will endorse him.
BJP Party Discipline
BJP is known for party discipline, and such moves are unusual and raise eyebrows.
- Candidate
- Sachin Chinchwade
- Position
- Councillor
- Ward
- 17 (D)
- Party
- BJP
- Nomination Deadline
- December 30
- Accompanied By
- Former BJP councillor Namdev Dhake
- Reason
- Fear of being sidelined by newcomers
- Nomination Forms Sold
- 3,170 in two days
- Election Body
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC)
Sources
Pune: Inflow Of Newcomers, Fear Of Being Sidelined? PCMC Former Deputy Mayor Files Nomination Without BJP’s Nod In Pimpri-Chinchwad
AAP to contest PMC elections solo on all seats; Kejriwal, Mann, Sisodia in star campaigners list
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 3,170 Nomination Forms Sold In Two Days As Civic Poll Fever Peaks
