Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Mumbai BJP Unit Anticipates New President Ahead of BMC Polls
The BJP in Mumbai is probably getting a new leader soon!
The current leader, Ashish Shelar, might step down.
The party is looking for someone new to lead before the local elections happening in October or November.
Some possible replacements include Amit Satam and Pravin Darekar.
The BJP wants a leader who speaks Marathi.
In the last election, BJP and Shiv Sena were rivals, and BJP gave support to Shiv Sena.
This time, BJP is strategizing ahead of the elections.
Ashish Shelar is likely to step down as Mumbai BJP president.
The BJP is expected to appoint a new Mumbai unit president before BMC polls.
Several potential candidates are being considered, including Amit Satam and Pravin Darekar.
The BJP aims to have a Marathi candidate leading the Mumbai unit.
The BMC elections are anticipated in October/November.
- Who
- The BJP party.
- What
- The Mumbai BJP unit is likely to get a new president.
- When
- Before the BMC polls in October/November.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To prepare for the upcoming BMC elections and address the changing political landscape.
- Current Mumbai BJP President
- Ashish Shelar
- Possible Candidates
- Amit Satam, Pravin Darekar, Atul Bhatkhalkar
- BMC Elections
- October/November
- Last BMC Election Outcome
- Shiv Sena won 84 seats, BJP won 82 seats
- State President
- Ravindra Chavan