Shiv Sena Strengthens Nashik Presence with Ajay Boraste Appointment
In a significant political development ahead of the crucial mayoral elections, Shiv Sena has appointed senior party functionary and deputy leader Ajay Boraste as the group leader in the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). This strategic move comes as political parties across Maharashtra are completing essential procedural formalities before the upcoming elections for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor.
Group Registration Process Underway at Divisional Commissionerate
On Thursday, multiple political parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) registered their groups of corporators at the Nashik divisional commissionerate. The registration process was conducted under the supervision of divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, who personally verified all documents and ensured the presence of concerned corporators during the proceedings.
According to municipal election rules, group registration represents a mandatory requirement for any political party seeking to participate in the election process for the prestigious positions of mayor and deputy mayor. This procedural step ensures that all participating groups have properly constituted leadership structures before the electoral contest begins.
Boraste's Appointment to Boost Shiv Sena's Organizational Strength
The appointment of Ajay Boraste as Shiv Sena's group leader is expected to significantly strengthen the party's organizational presence within the civic body. Political analysts suggest this move will help the party consolidate its corporator base and enhance coordination among party members during the critical election period.
Boraste, who has served as deputy leader of the party, brings considerable experience and political acumen to his new role. His leadership is anticipated to provide strategic direction to Shiv Sena's corporators as they prepare for the electoral battle ahead.
All Parties Complete Group Leader Appointments
All political parties represented in the NMC have now appointed their respective group leaders, who will shoulder significant responsibilities during the election process. These leaders will be responsible for issuing whips, handling organizational decisions, and coordinating party strategies during the mayoral and deputy mayoral elections scheduled for February 6.
BJP's group leader Shyam Badode confirmed to media sources that all 72 corporators of his party were present during the registration of their group at the divisional commissionerate. The registration event saw the presence of prominent BJP leaders including Nashik city chief Sunil Kedar and MLA Seema Hiray.
Candidate Selection Process and Future Registrations
Badode further revealed that the names of BJP candidates for the mayoral and deputy mayoral posts will be finalized by the state party leadership before the filing of nominations on February 3. This timeline indicates that political parties are working with precision to meet all electoral deadlines.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) has also completed its group registration process, with Keshav Porje serving as the party's group leader. The registration was attended by deputy leader Datta Gaikwad, underscoring the importance parties are placing on these procedural requirements.
Political observers note that Shiv Sena, Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are expected to register their groups of corporators at the Nashik divisional commissionerate within the next couple of days, completing the formal registration process for all major political players.
Background: Recent NMC Election Results
The upcoming mayoral elections follow the recent Nashik Municipal Corporation polls, which produced the following seat distribution:
- Bharatiya Janata Party: 72 seats
- Shiv Sena: 26 seats
- Shiv Sena (UBT): 15 seats
- Nationalist Congress Party: 4 seats
- Congress: 3 seats
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena: 1 seat
- Independent: 1 seat
This political landscape sets the stage for what promises to be a closely contested election for Nashik's top civic positions. With all parties now focusing on organizational preparations through group registrations and leadership appointments, the stage is set for intense political activity in the coming days leading up to the February 6 elections.
