Congress rocked in Nanded as ex-Mayor, Dy Mayor join BJP; Ashok Chavan leads defection

• Former Congress Mayor Jayashree Pawade and ex-Deputy Mayor Satish Deshmukh joined BJP in Nanded.
• The defections occurred on the eve of municipal corporation elections, dealing a major blow to Congress.
• Former CM Ashok Chavan and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present at the joining ceremony.
• MNS District President Vinod Pawade also switched to BJP, signaling an 'incoming' trend for the party.
• Elections for 29 municipal corporations, including Brihanmumbai, are announced for January 15, 2026.

Why It Matters: Major Congress leaders in Nanded defect to BJP, signaling a shift ahead of municipal elections.