Maharashtra BJP appoints Navnath Ban as chief spokesperson, announces new office-bearers

Maharashtra BJP appoints Navnath Ban as chief spokesperson and announces new office-bearers in recent organizational reshuffle.

In an organisational reshuffle, the Maharashtra BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] has appointed first-time Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator Navnath Ban as the party's chief spokesperson, the party's State president Ravindra Chavan announced on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). Mr. Ban, who earlier served as the State media chief of the party, replaces Keshav Upadhye.

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Chavan announced the names of the party's new State office-bearers, including chief spokespersons, general secretaries, secretaries, vice-presidents, treasurer and the BJP Yuva Morcha president.

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"A few months ago, the Central leadership entrusted me with the responsibility of State president. Soon after, the Model Code of Conduct and local body elections began. Therefore, senior leaders decided that the appointment of the State executive and office-bearers should be done after the elections," he said.

Mr. Chavan said the appointments were made after discussions with national president Nitin Nabin, senior leaders Amit Shah, B.L. Santhosh and Shiv Prakash, as well as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other key leaders from Maharashtra.

"As per the BJP constitution and keeping in mind the situation in Maharashtra, every karyakarta and office-bearer is capable. Each one has contributed to the party's journey over the years. However, while appointing State office-bearers, opportunities are limited. Those who have been given responsibility deserve congratulations, but there are countless others who could not be accommodated this time," he said.