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BJP Names Deepak Mhaske as Nagpur Lok Sabha Candidate, Replacing Late Amit Malviya
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:19 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced Deepak Mhaske as its candidate for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, succeeding the late Amit Malviya.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially selected Deepak Mhaske as its candidate for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming general elections.
Mhaske, a senior BJP leader hailing from Nagpur, will take over the candidacy from the late Amit Malviya, who had represented the seat until his untimely death in 2021. The decision comes as the party seeks to maintain its stronghold in the region.
While details of Mhaske’s campaign strategy have not yet been disclosed, party officials have expressed confidence that his local roots and experience within the party will resonate with voters.
The announcement was made during a party meeting in Nagpur, where Mhaske was formally introduced as the BJP’s flag‑bearer for the constituency. Party leaders emphasized the importance of continuity and stability in the campaign.
Observers note that the move underscores the BJP’s focus on fielding candidates with deep local connections to secure electoral gains in Maharashtra.
Mhaske, a senior BJP leader hailing from Nagpur, will take over the candidacy from the late Amit Malviya, who had represented the seat until his untimely death in 2021. The decision comes as the party seeks to maintain its stronghold in the region.
While details of Mhaske’s campaign strategy have not yet been disclosed, party officials have expressed confidence that his local roots and experience within the party will resonate with voters.
The announcement was made during a party meeting in Nagpur, where Mhaske was formally introduced as the BJP’s flag‑bearer for the constituency. Party leaders emphasized the importance of continuity and stability in the campaign.
Observers note that the move underscores the BJP’s focus on fielding candidates with deep local connections to secure electoral gains in Maharashtra.