Tejasvi Ghosalkar Appointed Director of Mumbai District Bank
Former Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) corporator Tejasvi Ghosalkar has been appointed as the director of the Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank, filling the vacancy left by the late Abhishek Ghosalkar. The decision, though made unanimously by the bank’s board, has stirred fresh political discussions and speculation about realignments within the Thackeray faction.
The appointment was confirmed during a board meeting held yesterday. Bank Chairman and BJP leader Pravin Darekar commented on the selection, saying, “This decision was made in good faith and with consensus. There was a need to fill the post, and the board unanimously supported the nomination of Tejasvi Ghosalkar.”
Tejasvi’s husband, Abhishek Ghosalkar, was tragically murdered a few months ago, leaving the directorship vacant. While the move appears to be a continuation of family legacy, the political timing and backdrop have raised eyebrows.
Political circles are abuzz with the question: Could this signal a potential defection from the Thackeray camp? The appointment comes at a time when Uddhav Thackeray’s faction is already grappling with internal uncertainty and external pressure from the BJP-led political bloc.
In a pointed rebuttal to Thackeray's recent criticism, Darekar added, “Uddhav Thackeray should come out of the illusion that Marathi voters belong only to him. The support received by the BJP is from the Marathi people of Mumbai, not from Pakistan.”
Observers note that the development is not merely administrative, but may signal deeper political undercurrents, particularly as Mumbai heads into crucial local body elections. Some see this appointment as part of the BJP’s broader strategy to weaken the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and expand its influence within Marathi-speaking constituencies.
While the Ghosalkar appointment might appear symbolic, its political implications are far-reaching—hinting at possible cracks in the Thackeray faction and a shift in regional political equations.