Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Bawankule Predicts Victory, Defends Surveillance Remarks
A BJP leader in Maharashtra, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, believes his party and its allies will win the upcoming local elections.
He also talked about monitoring WhatsApp groups used by party members.
He says this monitoring helps with communication and spreading information about government programs.
Opposition parties have concerns about this monitoring and the leader's statements.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule predicts Mahayuti will win local body elections.
Bawankule stated the BJP connects to 1 lakh WhatsApp groups through its war room.
He says the monitoring is to ensure seamless communication with workers.
Bawankule highlighted Congress leaders joining the BJP due to leadership.
Shiv Sena (UBT) previously demanded Bawankule's arrest over surveillance remarks.
- Who
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP leader
- What
- Predicted Mahayuti victory, discussed WhatsApp group monitoring
- When
- October 2024
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Party communication and election preparation
Opposition (MVA/Shiv Sena)
BJP
Surveillance Justification
Opposition (MVA/Shiv Sena)
Questions the monitoring of WhatsApp groups.
BJP
Views monitoring as a communication tool.
Election Prospects
Opposition (MVA/Shiv Sena)
Will likely lose in upcoming elections.
BJP
Projecting a strong win in the upcoming elections.
- Politician
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Political Party
- BJP
- Alliance
- Mahayuti
- Opposition Party
- Shiv Sena (UBT), Maha Vikas Aghadi
- Local Elections
- Upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra
Sources
BJP Minister’s Mobile Surveillance Remark Sparks Political Row
Maharashtra Minister Says Everyone's Phones Under Surveillance, Then Clarifies
Maharashtra: Row erupts after BJP minister tells party workers their ‘phones are under watch’