Shatrughna Kate Appointed BJP Pimpri-Chinchwad City President

Shatrughan Kate Appointed BJP Pimpri-Chinchwad City President
Pimpri-Chinchwad, May 13, 2025:
In a key organizational move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leader and former corporator Shatrughna Kate as the new city president for Pimpri-Chinchwad. The announcement was made by Maharashtra Minister and BJP State President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, marking the fulfillment of a commitment made to Kate during internal discussions following the recent Chinchwad Assembly bypoll.
Kate, a three-time corporator and close aide of the late MLA Laxman Jagtap, had expressed strong interest in contesting the Chinchwad seat. During the last assembly election, he led a faction of disgruntled party workers and openly opposed the party’s official candidate, Shankar Jagtap. His dissent prompted senior leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bawankule, to step in and assure him a key role within the party.
Despite competition from other aspirants like Namdev Dhake, the BJP leadership stood by its promise and handed over the city unit’s reins to Kate. The decision is seen as a strategic move to bring disgruntled leaders back into the fold and strengthen the party’s base in the region.
Reacting to his appointment, Kate said, “State President Chandrashekhar Bawankule has shown confidence in me. I will carry out the responsibilities of the city president with full dedication.”