In a major political development ahead of the upcoming elections, Sharad Lad, son of MLC Arun Lad and grandson of Kranti Agrani Dr. G. D. Bapu Lad, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday along with several supporters from Sangli, Kolhapur, and Satara districts. Alongside him, Praveen Patil, former President of Murgud Municipal Council, and several local leaders also entered the party fold.
BJP state president Ravindra Chavan formally welcomed the new members at the induction ceremony held at the BJP state headquarters. The event was attended by Higher and Technical Education Minister and Sangli Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil, MLAs Sudhir Gadgil, Satyajit Deshmukh, Manoj Ghorpade, Amal Mahadik, former MLC Prithviraj Deshmukh, Sangli BJP District President Samrat Mahadik, Samit Kadam, and Media Department Head Navnath Ban.
Speaking at the event, BJP state president Ravindra Chavan said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are working with great vigour to accelerate the development of Maharashtra. A new India is being developed under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. The world's perspective on India is changing. The country is moving towards a 5-trillion-dollar economy. BJP is committed to making all of your dreams come true.”
He further added, “The work of achieving progress by giving justice to each and every caste is underway. The trust with which all of you have joined the BJP will be justified.”
Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil remarked that the massive influx of new members reflects growing faith in the BJP’s leadership. “Looking at the large number of people joining the BJP, the opposition will find it difficult to get candidates in the upcoming elections,” he said. He also noted that with Sharad Lad, Chairman of the Dr. G. D. Bapu Lad Cooperative Sugar Factory, joining the BJP, the party’s strength in the region will increase significantly.
Expressing his views, Sharad Lad said, “I am joining the BJP for development as I am impressed by the efficiency and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Everyone believes that the country and the state will definitely develop if the visionary leaders are there to guide them. The youth of Palus-Kadegaon are looking towards the BJP with hope. We are attracted to BJP because this party always supports each and every party worker in all situations.”
He assured that he will work tirelessly for the BJP’s victory in the upcoming local body and graduates’ constituency elections.
Along with Sharad Lad and Praveen Patil, several prominent personalities also joined the BJP, including former vice-president of Kranti Sugar Factory Popat Sakpal, former director Popat Phadtare, former ZP member Nitin Navale, Brahmanal Deputy Sarpanch Subhash Vader, Deputy Sarpanch Sambhaji Patil, Mahendra Karande, and Bhagwant Patil.
