When asked by reporters about Khadse’s statement, Mahajan chose to avoid a direct discussion but still delivered a pointed response. “Let him go. No one is ready to accept Khadse into any party. He’s just wandering around,” Mahajan said, brushing off any speculation about Khadse's political future.
Khadse, a former senior BJP leader who had previously joined the Sharad Pawar-led NCP after a fallout with the BJP leadership, recently claimed that he had received an offer to join the Ajit Pawar faction. The statement has sparked political chatter, especially amid the ongoing realignments within Maharashtra politics.
Despite Mahajan’s dismissal, Khadse’s remarks have stirred discussions about possible moves ahead of future elections. However, Mahajan’s reaction suggests that the BJP is uninterested in re-establishing ties with the veteran leader.
This latest exchange underscores the continuing rift between Khadse and his former party, hinting at the lingering political tensions within the state’s shifting alliances.