After the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation mayoral election, BJP state president Ravindra Chavan has issued a strong warning to party members who defied instructions during the voting.
On 20 February 2026, Narayan Chaudhary, a BJP corporator, was elected mayor with support from the opposition Congress-led Bhiwandi Secular Front, after a group of BJP councillors broke party ranks. This unexpected outcome surprised both the party and political observers.
Chavan criticised the dissenting councillors, stating that anyone who acted against the party’s official line will face disciplinary action. He emphasised that BJP members had been instructed to vote according to the party decision, but some chose to rebel despite prior assurances of loyalty.
The BJP leadership’s warning highlights its displeasure with internal dissent and signals that action will be taken against members who undermine the party’s position in Bhiwandi.