Himgauri Aher-Adke: Nashik's New Mayor, BJP Rewards Loyalty After 26 Years

• Himgauri Aher-Adke, from the BJP, has been appointed as the Mayor of Nashik, while Vilas Shinde of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) is the Deputy Mayor.
• She is the cousin of Rahul Aher, BJP MLA from Chandwad, and comes from a family with decades-long ties to the BJP, known for their loyalty.
• Her family's political legacy includes her grandfather, Dr. D. S. Aher, who served as MLA, MP, and Health Minister, and her mother, Shobha Aher, a former Deputy Mayor.
• The BJP's decision to appoint Himgauri is seen as a move to reward loyalists and counter 'Aaya Ram Gaya Ram' accusations, prioritizing long-standing party commitment.
• This appointment also serves as a political balancing act, giving importance to the Aher family in Nashik politics after Rahul Aher's hat-trick win, and balancing power in the Panchavati area.