Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Political Shifts in Pimpri-Chinchwad
In Pimpri-Chinchwad, a big leader named Kailas Kadam stepped down from his important job in the Congress party.
He said he's leaving for personal reasons, but his brother recently joined the BJP, which might have something to do with it.
Kadam has been a big part of the Congress party for a long time.
At the same time, another leader named Rahul Kalate, who has switched parties many times before, joined the BJP.
He said he wants to work with the BJP to make Pimpri-Chinchwad a better place.
Some people in the BJP were not happy with Kalate joining, but the party leaders accepted his entry.
This all happened just as the local elections were starting, which makes it a big deal for the parties.
Kailas Kadam resigned as Pimpri-Chinchwad City President of the Indian National Congress, citing personal reasons.
His resignation comes shortly after his brother, Sadguru Kadam, joined the BJP.
Rahul Kalate, known for party-hopping, joined the BJP, despite opposition from some party leaders.
Kalate emphasized his commitment to the development of Pimpri-Chinchwad and his belief in BJP's leadership.
The political shifts occur as the nomination papers for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections began.
- Who
- Kailas Kadam and Rahul Kalate
- What
- Kadam resigned from Congress, Kalate joined BJP
- When
- Kadam resigned on Monday, Kalate joined on Tuesday
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Kadam cited personal reasons, Kalate sought development under BJP leadership
- Name
- Kailas Kadam
- Position
- Pimpri-Chinchwad City President, Indian National Congress
- Resignation Date
- Monday evening (unspecified date)
- Brother's Party Switch
- Sadguru Kadam joined BJP on Saturday
- Election Context
- Nomination papers for Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections began on Tuesday
- Tenure Start
- 7th October 2021
- Key Achievements
- Elected as Group Leader and Leader of the Opposition in PCMC, played key roles in local elections
- Name
- Rahul Kalate
- New Party
- BJP
- Previous Parties
- Congress, undivided NCP, Shiv Sena, NCP (SP)
- Joining Date
- Tuesday (unspecified date)
- Area of Influence
- Wakad and Pimpri-Chinchwad