Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra Ruling Alliance Unites for Upcoming Civic Elections: Mahayuti to Contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Polls Together
Dec 11, 2025 11:01 am CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announces Mahayuti alliance's unified approach for upcoming civic polls. The BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections together, with special focus on BMC elections using a "4+4" coordination formula. Leadership confirms Ajit Pawar remains integral to the alliance despite recent local differences.
Maharashtra's Mahayuti Government Celebrates One Year of Progressive Governance with Comprehensive Development Initiatives
Dec 06, 2025 11:02 am CST
The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra marks its first anniversary with significant achievements across agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and social welfare. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule presented a comprehensive progress report highlighting Rs 32,000 crore in farmer relief, Rs 16 lakh crore in industrial MoUs, and major infrastructure developments, all aligned with the vision of Viksit Maharashtra 2047.
Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Potential Police Action Over T-Shirt Mocking RSS
Nov 26, 2025 01:25 am CST
Comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked controversy by sharing a photo wearing a T-shirt allegedly mocking the RSS, drawing threats of police action from BJP leaders. Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule warned of consequences for "objectionable" content, while Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat called for strong response to Kamra's provocative post that follows his previous criticisms of Prime Minister Modi and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Maharashtra Minister Clarifies Statement on Phone Surveillance, Explains BJP's Internal Communication System
Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule sparked controversy by claiming all phones were under surveillance, later clarifying that he was referring to BJP's internal WhatsApp monitoring system used for party communication. The statement came ahead of local elections, drawing criticism from opposition leaders while Bawankule defended it as a legitimate party coordination mechanism.