Journalism of Courage
Chandrashekhar Bawankule
BJP
DOB
13 Jan 1969
Age
56 years
Chandrashekhar Bawankule biography
Chandrashekhar Bawankule is the BJP president in Maharashtra.
The change of guard in Maharashtra BJP was necessitated following the induction of outgoing party president Chandrakant Patil in the Cabinet led by Eknath Shinde.
Bawankule was serving as the general secretary in the state organisation. The party’s decision to pick him for the coveted post was to expand and consolidate its outreach within the OBC. Bawankule belongs to the Teli community, which comes under the OBC category.
Earlier, Bawankule served as the energy minister during Fadnavis’s tenure and was lauded for his work. When OBC reservation was scrapped, Bawankule relentlessly pursued the issue and raised questions.
Bawankule’s selection as the state party president was to project OBC leadership. He belongs to the Teli community (OBC). Born in Kamptee in Vidarbha, Bawankule’s political rise has been steady. From a member of the students’ wing to an MLA, a minister and the general secretary of the party. Finally, he made it to the state president’s post.
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Chandrashekhar Bawankule personal life
CHANDRASHEKHAR BAWANKULE NEWS
Municipal council and nagar panchayat poll results today, why are they important for BJP, Shiv Sena and opp parties?
December 21, 2025 8:59 am
The results for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will be out on Sunday, a crucial development for ruling and Opposition parties ahead of the upcoming municipal corporation elections.
Maharashtra tables Bill to remove requirement of non-farm use certificate for conversion of agricultural land; how it will benefit people
December 11, 2025 1:59 pm
With the new amendment, landowners in Maharashtra will only need to pay a nominal premium based on the Ready Reckoner rate to regularise the change in land use.
60 lakh families to benefit as state relaxes land fragmentation law for urban areas
December 10, 2025 7:33 pm
The amendment received widespread support from members across party lines, including MLAs Nana Patole, Suresh Dhas, Pravin Datke, Amit Deshmukh, Rahul Kul, Krishna Khopde, Hiraman Khoskar, Prashant Solankhe, Abhijit Patil, Sanjay Gaikwad, and Ravi Rana.
Govt to cancel permits of vehicles used in illegal mineral transportation on the spot
November 27, 2025 12:19 am
If a vehicle is caught for the first time over such an offence, it will be impounded and permit will be suspended for 30 days. If the vehicle is caught against, it will be impounded and the permit suspension will be for 60 days.
Maharashtra minister Bawankule says Rs 42 cr stamp duty notice issued in Pune land deal in compliance with law
November 13, 2025 8:32 pm
He explained that the original transaction was shown at Rs 300 crore, on which Rs 21 crore stamp duty was already levied.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule says BJP workers’ phones under watch; Sanjay Raut seeks his arrest over ‘potentially anti-national act’
October 24, 2025 6:13 pm
Addressing a Diwali gathering in Bhandara, Chandrashekhar Bawankule told party workers that a single mistake from them “could harm both the city and the BJP’s prospects” in the upcoming Maharashtra local body polls.
Maharashtra minister Bawankule finds cash in official’s drawer during surprise visit, orders probe
October 06, 2025 8:03 pm
The minister hinted that such surprise inspections would continue across the state.
Maharashtra allocates land for Intelligence Bureau’s residential quarters in Panvel
September 09, 2025 7:27 pm
The allotment is based on an assessment amount of 50% of the value calculated at the non-cultivated rate, as per the current rapid census.
Maratha quota won’t be given from other communities' share: Bawankule
September 02, 2025 11:42 pm
Bawankule said BJP’s stand is to ensure reservation to Maratha community and steps for it have been taken in the past as well
Pune's Velhe taluka renamed Rajgad
August 22, 2025 12:38 am
Making the announcement, revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that the renaming was carried out under the provisions of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, and was approved by the Union Home Ministry on May 6.
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