Navi Mumbai: In a significant political development, Dr. Rajesh Patil, a prominent leader known for championing the rights of project-affected people (PAPs) in Navi Mumbai, has been appointed the District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Dr. Patil has been at the forefront of numerous campaigns and protests demanding fair compensation, rehabilitation, and justice for those displaced by large-scale infrastructure projects—especially the Navi Mumbai International Airport.
His appointment has brought renewed hope to thousands of displaced families. For years, Dr. Patil has been the resounding voice of PAPs, actively organizing agitations, submitting petitions, and holding dialogue sessions to ensure their demands are heard by authorities. Now, with his new position in the ruling party, his advocacy is expected to gain substantial traction and policy attention.
Dr. Patil has assured that the concerns of PAPs will remain a top priority and has reaffirmed his commitment to their cause. “This new responsibility will be used to strengthen the voice of the people and ensure justice for every displaced family,” he said after assuming office.
Alongside his activism, Dr. Patil is also a highly respected educationist, bringing academic insight and grassroots understanding to his political work. His appointment has generated great enthusiasm among BJP workers and supporters in Navi Mumbai.
Party leaders believe that his leadership will provide a new direction to local party organization and energize the cadre. They see this move as not just a political strategy, but a signal that the BJP is serious about addressing local issues—especially those surrounding land acquisition, displacement, and urban development.
Dr. Patil’s new role is expected to add momentum to efforts aimed at resolving the long-pending grievances of project-affected people and shaping a more inclusive development narrative for Navi Mumbai.
