Mumbai witnessed a significant organizational reshuffle in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as state president Ravindra Chavhan announced the new Maharashtra state executive committee on February 24. This move aims to bolster the party’s grassroots presence and sharpen its political strategy ahead of upcoming challenges.
The detailed list highlights 11 leaders appointed as state vice presidents, including prominent names like Atul Kasekar, Bharti Pawar, Sanjay Kodge, Sanjay Bhende, Ramdas Tadas, Keshav Upadhyay, Praveen Pote, Gopichand Padalkar, Chetan Deshmukh, Sujay Vikhe Patil, and Archana Chakorkar. These appointments signal a blend of experience and fresh energy to drive regional operations.
To streamline administrative functions, six leaders have been named state general secretaries: Niranjan Dawkhare, Yogesh Sagar, Sanjay Kute, Madhvi Naik, Rajesh Pandey, and Sunil Rane. Their roles will focus on efficient coordination and expanding the party’s outreach across Maharashtra.
Ten leaders join as state secretaries, comprising Prashant Thakur, Mangesh Chavhan, Parinay Fukke, Varsha Dahale, Sanjay Jagtap, Rohini Naidu, Ram Satpute, Praveen Ghuge, Rekha Kulkarni, and Bhairavi Wagh. This team is tasked with day-to-day management and policy implementation.
Financial oversight lands with Mihir Kotecha as state treasurer, supported by Lakhan as joint treasurer. Communication gets a boost with Navanath Ban appointed as the chief spokesperson, poised to handle media relations and public messaging effectively.
Party insiders view this revamped lineup as a strategic masterstroke to fortify BJP’s position in Maharashtra. With elections on the horizon, these changes are expected to enhance coordination, amplify voter engagement, and counter opposition narratives.
In a lighter note amid the announcements, Chavhan extended birthday wishes to BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale on social media platform X. The Satara Lok Sabha representative, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, received heartfelt greetings invoking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for health, longevity, and continued public service.