BADLAPUR: In a significant development for Kulgaon-Badlapur, municipal council president Ruchita Rajendra Ghorpade has been unanimously elected as the president of the Maharashtra State Nagaradhyaksha Mahasangh, marking a proud moment for the city.The decision was taken at a meeting held at the headquarters of the All India Institute of Local Self-Government in Andheri (East), Mumbai. The meeting was convened by the institute’s president and Mahasangh working president Ranjit Chavan, along with secretary Laxmanrao Latke.The Mahasangh represents elected heads of 393 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, including presidents, deputy presidents, and councillors. Established in 2008, the body plays a crucial role in advocating urban local body issues before the state government and strengthening grassroots governance.Ghorpade received unanimous support from municipal council presidents across the state, reflecting strong confidence in her leadership. Besides her, Arun Dhote was elected vice-president. Tejashree Karanjule Patil and Mohan Gadge are among 20 members appointed to the executive committee.After her election, Ghorpade emphasized enhancing the powers of municipal council presidents, ensuring better financial assistance, and accelerating urban development. She also stressed improving governance, ensuring administrative accountability, and raising the overall quality of life for citizens.Notably, this is the first time in the Mahasangh’s 18-year history that Kulgaon-Badlapur has secured the top post. Ghorpade will serve a five-year term, marking a milestone for the city’s growing political significance.
