Archive · 18 Jun 2025
BJP Welcomes Ex-Shiv Sena Leaders Amid Internal Strife
Sudhakar Badgujar, who used to be in a different political party, has now joined BJP.
This caused some disagreements among BJP members because of his past connections to a person associated with the underworld.
Even though some people were against it, the move was pushed forward.
It's believed this move is part of a plan to gain more influence in upcoming local elections.
The former party leaders are unhappy about this.
Sudhakar Badgujar, formerly of Shiv Sena (UBT), joined BJP.
Babanrao Gholap also defected from Shiv Sena (UBT) to BJP.
BJP leaders expressed internal dissent over Badgujar's entry due to past links.
Girish Mahajan facilitated Badgujar's induction despite opposition.
The move is seen as a strategic maneuver ahead of Nashik civic polls.
- Who
- Sudhakar Badgujar, Babanrao Gholap, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Girish Mahajan, Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Raut.
- What
- Sudhakar Badgujar and Babanrao Gholap joined BJP.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- Strategic move ahead of the Nashik civic polls.
Critics of Badgujar's Entry
Supporters of Badgujar's Entry
Inclusion of Badgujar
Critics of Badgujar's Entry
Opposed due to Badgujar's alleged past links to the underworld.
Supporters of Badgujar's Entry
Welcomed the induction to strengthen the party.
- Politicians Joining
- Sudhakar Badgujar, Babanrao Gholap
- Former Party
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Current Party
- BJP
- Key Figures
- Girish Mahajan, Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Controversy
- Badgujar's past links
Sources
Confusion in BJP over induction of ex-Sena (UBT) leader; Bawankule ‘unaware’ of move
4 former Sena (UBT) corporators from Nashik join Eknath Shinde-led Sena
Controversial ex-Sena (UBT) leader Badgujar, former minister Gholap join BJP
Will BJP also induct Dawood Ibrahim, Sapkal asks party over ex-Sena (UBT) leader Badgujar’s entry
Expelled Uddhav-led Shiv Sena leader Badgujar joins BJP
Maha: Sudhakar Badgujar, who faced charges of 'links' with underworld, joins BJP
Maharashtra: Amid resistance, Sudhakar Badgujar inducted into BJP
