Archive · 19 Nov 2025
BJP U-turn on Palghar Lynching 'Accused' Amid MVA Storm
The ruling BJP in Maharashtra wanted to add a local leader to their party, but had to stop because he was accused of being involved in a bad event where two religious leaders and a driver were hurt and killed.
The leader says he was just trying to control the crowd and didn't do anything wrong.
The other political parties are upset about this and say the BJP is being unfair.
BJP stayed induction of Kashinath Chaudhari after facing backlash for his past links to Palghar lynching case
Chaudhari denies involvement in lynching, claims political conspiracy against him
BJP initially accused Chaudhari, but later defended his induction into the party
Opposition MVA alleges BJP's hypocrisy and double standards in the matter
Chaudhari's family faces harassment due to political fallout
- Who
- Kashinath Chaudhari, BJP, MVA, NCP(SP)
- What
- BJP's decision to induct Chaudhari and subsequent U-turn
- When
- April 2020 (lynching incident), May 2023 (BJP's induction and U-turn)
- Where
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Political expansion, backlash from Opposition, alleged involvement in lynching case
BJP's Stance
MVA's Stance
Chaudhari's Induction
BJP's Stance
Initially defended, later stayed due to backlash
MVA's Stance
Alleged hypocrisy and double standards
Chaudhari's Involvement
BJP's Stance
Denies involvement, claims political conspiracy
MVA's Stance
Accused of being present at the scene, demanded explanation
- Lynching Incident
- April 2020, Palghar village
- Victims
- Two sadhus and their driver
- Accused
- 251 adults and 15 juveniles
- Investigation Agency
- CBI
- Chaudhari's Role
- Present at the scene, denied involvement