Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Ex-Congress MLA Gorantyal Joins BJP; Khotkar Slams Switch
Kailas Gorantyal, who used to be part of the Congress party, has now joined the BJP.
This means he's switched to a different political group.
The switch happened at a BJP event in Mumbai.
Gorantyal says he joined the BJP because he believes in their plans for the country's growth.
Before this, Gorantyal had been a representative in the state assembly three times.
A member of the Shiv Sena, Arjun Khotkar, disagrees with the move and accused Gorantyal of being a political hypocrite.
Before he switched parties, Gorantyal lost his seat in the 2024 elections.
Former Congress MLA Kailas Gorantyal joined the BJP with supporters.
The event took place at the BJP's state headquarters in Mumbai.
Ravindra Chavan welcomed Gorantyal, citing his grassroots leadership.
Gorantyal stated he joined the BJP due to its commitment to development.
Shiv Sena's Arjun Khotkar criticized Gorantyal's move, citing political hypocrisy.
- Who
- Kailas Gorantyal, Ravindra Chavan, Arjun Khotkar and other BJP leaders.
- What
- Former Congress MLA Kailas Gorantyal joined the BJP.
- When
- Thursday, July 31st.
- Where
- Mumbai, at the BJP's state headquarters.
- Why
- Gorantyal joined the BJP driven by the party’s commitment to development.
Kailas Gorantyal
Arjun Khotkar
Reason for Joining
Kailas Gorantyal
Joined BJP for development and decisive leadership.
Arjun Khotkar
Joined BJP due to fear of inquiry.
- Politician
- Kailas Gorantyal
- Former Party
- Congress
- Joined Party
- BJP
- Location of Event
- Mumbai
- Reason for Joining
- Commitment to development
- Criticism
- Political hypocrisy by Shiv Sena