State-Level Meeting to Address Internal Strife in Pimpri-Chinchwad BJP

PCMC24Published: 29 Sept 2026, 3:10 pm1 min read

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has acknowledged internal disagreements and administrative hurdles during its tenure in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). In response, state president Ravindra Chavan will convene a core committee meeting in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The primary objective of this meeting is to foster better coordination between the party and the administration.

Key points

BJP state leadership has noted administrative disagreements and hurdles within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
State president Ravindra Chavan will hold a core committee meeting in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The meeting aims to improve coordination between the party and administrative functions.
Disagreements among ruling party leaders have been observed on various issues, including mayoral functions, Standing Committee, and supplementary proposals.
A residential training program will be organized for corporators, providing guidance on party ideology and administration.

The BJP has acknowledged internal disagreements and administrative hurdles within the ruling BJP in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) over the past few months, according to News PCMC. To resolve this situation and foster coordination between the party and the administration, BJP state president Ravindra Chavan will convene a core committee meeting in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

The BJP secured power in the PCMC for the second time, with 84 elected corporators. However, within just six months of forming the government, questions arose regarding the functioning of the house and the coordination among local leadership. News PCMC reported that ruling party leaders have shown differing stances on various issues, including mayoral functions, Standing Committee operations, supplementary proposals, selection of nominated members, live streaming of meetings, and the Moshi garbage problem.

Against this backdrop, the new core committee will strive to make important decisions with greater coordination at both the municipal and organizational levels. This committee will guide officials on development priorities, municipal policies, and organizational programs. City president Shatrughna Kate stated that the meeting will review the current situation in the PCMC, organizational work, and future initiatives, while also focusing on local coordination.

Ruling party leader Prashant Shitole noted that the core committee will guide all party officials and corporators to maintain unity. Essential training will be provided on the party's role, organizational responsibilities, and municipal administration. News PCMC stated that a residential training program will be organized for corporators, offering guidance on party ideology, organizational discipline, and municipal administration. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2026.