Sudhakar Badgujar, a member of the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction in Nashik, joins BJP

Name: Sudhakar Badgujar, a member of the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction in Nashik, joins BJP
Uploaded: 2025-06-17T14:32:47Z
Description: Sudhakar Budgujar, leader of Shiv Sena Thackeray Party in Nashik, has joined the BJP. His party entry ceremony was held in Mumbai with great fanfare.

Sudhakar Budgujar, leader of Shiv Sena Thackeray Party in Nashik, has joined the BJP. His party entry ceremony was held in Mumbai with great fanfare.

The political arena in Maharashtra has once again witnessed a significant shift. Sudhakar Badgujar, a senior leader from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction in Nashik, has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), intensifying the political atmosphere ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Badgujar’s induction into the BJP was marked by a grand ceremony held in Mumbai, attended by thousands of his supporters. The event, far from being a mere formality, turned into a massive show of strength, with drums, cymbals, and celebratory slogans filling the BJP office during his entry.

Political Defiance and Direct Warning

Moments after joining the BJP, Badgujar issued a sharp warning to the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, stating: “In the upcoming municipal elections, there will be milk for milk and water for water.” This Marathi proverb, often used to signify tit-for-tat or clear justice, indicates Badgujar's aggressive stance against his former party and signals a high-voltage contest in Nashik.

Strategic Gain for BJP

Badgujar’s switch is being seen as a strategic boost for the BJP in the Nashik region, where civic body elections are expected soon. His local influence and strong cadre base are likely to play a crucial role in reshaping the political equations in the city. With the state’s political realignments gaining momentum, this high-profile defection is another sign of shifting loyalties and intense competition as Maharashtra heads into a series of critical elections.