Overview

• Sangram Thopte, a three-time MLA from Bhor, resigned from Congress on April 19, citing dissatisfaction with party leadership and lack of support.
• Thopte announced his decision to join the BJP during a rally in Bhor, aligning with his supporters’ belief that joining the ruling party is key to local development.
• The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for April 22 in Mumbai, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be present.
• Thopte, son of veteran Congress leader Anantrao Thopte, has claimed he was sidelined by Congress leadership since 2019 and ignored after his 2024 electoral defeat.
• This move is part of BJP's broader strategy to consolidate power in Maharashtra by recruiting influential regional leaders.