The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to reveal its official candidate for the crucial Nashik Municipal Corporation mayoral election on Tuesday morning, with former standing committee chairperson Himgauri Adke-Aher and corporator Deepali Gite emerging as the primary contenders for this significant civic leadership position.
Nomination Process and Party Announcement Timeline
The announcement will be strategically timed ahead of the nomination process for both mayoral and deputy mayoral posts, which is scheduled to occur between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday. This carefully orchestrated timeline ensures party unity and coordinated action as the BJP prepares to capitalize on its electoral success.
Key Meeting of BJP Corporators
BJP's NMC group leader, Shyam Badode, confirmed that senior BJP leader and state water resources minister Girish Mahajan has called a special meeting of all 72 BJP corporators for Tuesday morning. During this important gathering, Mahajan will officially declare the party's chosen candidates for both the mayoral and deputy mayoral positions.
The decision will be formally announced before corporators proceed to file their nomination papers at the civic headquarters, ensuring a unified party approach to the upcoming election process.
Election Schedule and Political Landscape
The mayoral and deputy mayoral elections are officially scheduled for February 6 at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, where district collector Ayush Prasad will preside over the proceedings. With a decisive majority secured in the recently concluded civic polls, the BJP is virtually assured of capturing the mayor's chair.
The party achieved a commanding victory by winning 72 of the 122 seats in the corporation while contesting independently. This electoral performance has positioned the BJP as the dominant political force in Nashik's municipal governance.
Alliance and Opposition Seat Distribution
The Mahayuti alliance partners demonstrated varied results in the civic elections. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party contested jointly, securing 26 and 4 seats respectively. Meanwhile, the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) managed to win 15 seats, Congress secured 3 seats, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena obtained 1 seat, and 1 seat went to an independent candidate.
Nomination Form Collection Activity
In preparation for the mayoral polls, several corporators from different political parties have already collected nomination forms. From the BJP side, Shyam Badode and Deepali Gite collected forms for the mayoral post, while Shiv Sena corporator Ranjana Borade also obtained nomination papers for the same position.
For the deputy mayor's post, Shiv Sena corporators Vilas Shinde, Suvarna Matale, and Rahula Dive have collected the necessary forms. The distribution of nomination forms for both posts will continue only until 1 pm on Tuesday, while the actual filing of nominations is restricted to the specific window between 11 am and 2 pm.
Anticipation Builds for BJP's Decision
With the BJP's majority firmly established and the candidate announcement expected imminently, all political attention is focused on the party's final selection to lead the civic body for the upcoming term. The choice between experienced administrator Himgauri Adke-Aher and corporator Deepali Gite represents a significant decision that will shape Nashik's municipal governance direction.
The BJP's organizational efficiency in coordinating this announcement just before the nomination window demonstrates the party's strategic approach to municipal politics. As Tuesday morning approaches, political observers await the official declaration that will set the stage for Nashik's next chapter in urban administration and development.
