Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Maharashtra BJP Welcomes 90-Year-Old Leader Annasaheb Dange
Imagine a very old and experienced politician named Annasaheb Dange who used to be a big shot in a political party called BJP.
He left the party a long time ago because he felt like he wasn't being treated fairly.
Now, many years later, the BJP wants him back!
They think he can help them because he knows a lot about the people and has a strong connection with them.
He was also a minister in the past.
The BJP hopes this will help them in the area where lots of people from the Dhangar community live.
Dange has now returned, even though he remembers the past issues.
Annasaheb Dange, a 90-year-old leader, has rejoined the BJP after leaving in 2002.
Dange was a Cabinet minister in the BJP-Shiv Sena government in the 1990s.
He left the BJP due to feeling sidelined and was later part of NCP.
The BJP hopes Dange's return will benefit the party, especially with the Dhangar community.
Dange cited disputes with Pramod Mahajan and Gopinath Munde as reasons for his past departure.
- Who
- Annasaheb Dange and the BJP.
- What
- Annasaheb Dange rejoined the BJP.
- When
- Wednesday, after leaving in 2002
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- The BJP seeks guidance and support, especially from the Dhangar community.
Dange's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Reason for Departure
Dange's Perspective
Felt sidelined due to power consolidation by Pramod Mahajan and Gopinath Munde.
BJP's Perspective
BJP Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rebuffed this, calling it a misunderstanding.
- Leader
- Annasaheb Dange
- Age
- 90
- Former Party
- NCP
- Former Post
- Cabinet Minister
- Original Party Left
- 2002
- Community
- Dhangar