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Ameet Satam Named Mumbai BJP President Ahead of BMC Elections

Party leaders describe the change as a campaign reset for the BMC elections.

BJP's Big Move: CM Fadnavis Appoints MLA Ameet Satam As BJP President Of Mumbai | Image: ANI
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File photo of BJP MLA Ameet Satam, who represents Andheri West constituency | X @AmeetSatam
Ameet Satam, the new BJP Mumbai unit chief. (X)

Overview

  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the appointment on August 25, positioning the party for the upcoming civic contest.
  • A three-term MLA from Andheri West and former corporator, Satam is noted for his work on city issues, including the Gokhale bridge reconstruction.
  • Fadnavis said the choice followed state‑level consultations led by Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan.
  • Outgoing city chief Ashish Shelar, now focused on ministerial duties, publicly congratulated Satam for taking charge.
  • The move comes after the BMC submitted a ward-formation proposal to the Urban Development Department and as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray plan to fight the polls together, with Fadnavis expressing confidence the BJP-led Mahayuti can reclaim control.