BJP MLC Sandip Joshi announcesretirement from active politics

 

 

 

SENIOR Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of the L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l ( M L C ) Sandip Joshi has announced that he is stepping away from active politics on Monday. He has made it clear that once his current term as an MLC ends on May 13, he will not accept any political position, even if the party offers one. Speaking to the media, Joshi said, the decision came after careful thought and discussions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. However, many in political circles feel that the recent municipal elections and the changing political climate may also have played a role. A few months ago, Joshi had opened a public relations office on RPTS Road, which had sparked speculation about his future plans. His sudden announcement has now taken many party workers and supporters by surprise. In an emotional and detailed letter, Joshi explained the thinking behind his move. He wrote that politics was always about

 

 

FIVE years after the shocking firing on Sandip Joshi’s car, the case remains unsolved. On December 17, 2019, Joshi had a narrow escape when two bikeborne men fired three bullets at his car on Wardha Road late at night. Joshi was returning home with his family after celebrating service and commitment for him, not about power or positions. He also expressed concernoverwhathedescribed as agrowingcultureofdefections, opportunism and unhealthy competition for posts. According tohim,this trendhas not only confused voters, but has also led to injustice to loyal party workers. Stepping aside at 55 JOSHI said, he is now 55 and believes it is time to step back and give younger leaders the opportunity to move ahead. With limited posts and rising expectations, he felt that, no one is willing to pause, so he decided to take that difficult stephim self.Calling him selfan “ordinary BJP worker”, he stressed that the decision was not emotional, but the result of deep reflection. He clarified that,he will continue to discharge his duties as an MLC with full commitment until May 13. After that,he will retire completely from active politics. Before making his decision public, he said, he sought the blessings and forgiveness of senior leaders,including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

 

Social work to continue WHILE he is leaving politics, Joshi said, his social work will continue. He will remain involvedin several welfare initiatives, including the ‘Sobat Palakattva Project’ for single mothers affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Deendayal Thali Project’ for families of patients coming to Nagpur for treatment, cow service initiatives, and the Gangadharrao Fadnavis Memorial Diagnostic Centre run by the Shri Siddhivinayak Seva Foundation. He also said he will continue working in the sports arena through various State and city-level associations, focusing on supporting and encouraging young athletes. Looking back on his journey, Joshi said that, after his family, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shaped his values, and the BJP gave him the platform to serve as a four-time corporator, Standing Committee Chairman, Mayor and MLC. He expressed his gratitude to the party and said, he did not want his continued presence to cause anyinjustice to grassroots workers. Ending his letter on a reflective note,Joshi said, lifemoves forward and sometimes stepping back is the only