Archive · 12 Jan 2026
BJP Appoints and Drops Co-Accused in Badlapur Rape Case
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed Tushar Apte, who was a co-accused in a sexual abuse case, as a councillor in the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council.
Apte was the secretary of a school where the abuse allegedly happened and was arrested but later granted bail.
The main accused in the case, Akshay Shinde, was killed in an alleged police shootout.
The BJP said they appointed Apte because his guilt has not been proven and he has been active in the party.
However, there was a lot of criticism from other political parties and the public.
Due to this pressure, Apte decided to resign from his position as a councillor.
The case is still in court.
Tushar Apte, a co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, was appointed as a co-opted councillor by the BJP in the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council.
Apte was the secretary of the school where the abuse allegedly occurred and was arrested but later granted bail.
The main accused, Akshay Shinde, was killed in an alleged police shootout while being taken for questioning.
The BJP initially defended the decision, stating that Apte's guilt has not been proven and that he is a social activist and party worker.
Apte resigned from his position as a co-opted councillor on January 10, 2026, following intense political pressure and public outcry.
- Who
- Tushar Apte, a co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, was appointed and later resigned as a co-opted councillor by the BJP in the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council.
- What
- The BJP appointed and later accepted the resignation of Tushar Apte, a co-accused in a sexual abuse case, as a councillor.
- When
- The appointment was confirmed on Friday, and the resignation was submitted on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
- Where
- The appointment and resignation are in the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council in Thane district.
- Why
- The BJP initially defended the decision by stating that Apte's guilt has not been proven and that he is a social activist and party worker. The resignation came after intense political pressure and public outcry.
BJP and Apte
Opposition Parties and Public
Appointment Validity
BJP and Apte
Apte's guilt not proven, he is a social activist and party worker.
Opposition Parties and Public
BJP showed insensitivity by appointing an accused under POCSO Act.
Resignation
BJP and Apte
Apte resigned voluntarily to step down from the nominated post.
Opposition Parties and Public
Resignation came after intense political pressure and public outcry.
- Name
- Tushar Apte
- Position
- Co-opted councillor (resigned)
- Organization
- Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council
- Case Involvement
- Co-accused in Badlapur sexual abuse case
- Arrest Status
- Arrested and granted bail
- Case Status
- Sub judice
- Main Accused
- Akshay Shinde
- Main Accused Status
- Killed in alleged police shootout
- Resignation Date
- January 10, 2026
Sources
Thane: BJP Names Badlapur Sexual Abuse Case Co-Accused as Councillor
Badlapur POCSO Row Forces BJP Retreat As Nominated Councillor Tushar Apte Resigns After Public Outrage
Rape Case Co-accused Quits As BJP-nominated Corporator
BJP Corporator, Co-Accused In Badlapur Sexual Abuse Case, Resigns 24 Hours After Appointment
