Dombivli Youth BJP vice president Yogendra Bhoir quits party, joins Shiv Sena (UBT)
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In a setback for the BJP in Dombivli, youth leader Yogendra Bhoir and his wife Twinkle joined Shiv Sena (UBT) at Matoshri, shifting local political dynamics ahead of civic polls.
Dombivli, Maharashtra | Nov 22, 2025 – :
The political landscape in Dombivli shifted this week after Yogendra Bhoir, a prominent Youth BJP vice president, resigned from the party and joined Shiv Sena (UBT) along with his wife Twinkle. The induction took place at Matoshri in the presence of senior leaders, marking a notable development as parties intensify preparations for the upcoming civic elections.
Bhoir, who has been active in organisational work for several years, is known to have strong connections with youth workers and booth-level teams across several wards in Dombivli. His decision to exit the BJP comes at a time when the party is working to strengthen its local network ahead of the Thane–Dombivli civic polls. The move has therefore caused unease within BJP’s local unit, which now faces the task of reassigning responsibilities and retaining the workers aligned with him.
During the induction, leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) highlighted Bhoir’s organisational skills and said his entry represents a gain for their city-level strategy. They emphasised that the party is expanding rapidly in the region and that more young leaders are expected to join in the coming months. The presence of several district and city office-bearers underscored the importance the UBT faction is placing on consolidating support in Dombivli, an area where competition among parties has intensified.
Bhoir later shared a public note explaining that he had taken the decision after careful thought. He wrote that change is part of progress and that his former party had given him opportunities to learn, but he now wished to work in a different direction. The message, which circulated on social media, drew responses from both supporters and critics. While some praised his openness, others questioned the timing of his decision so close to elections.
Within the BJP, the development is being viewed as a setback, especially since Bhoir held a youth leadership role that often serves as a link between grassroots workers and the senior leadership. Party insiders say local committees will soon meet to assess gaps created by his departure and to reinforce their communication channels. The challenge now lies in ensuring that the influence he held among youth cadres does not translate into further erosion of support.
For Shiv Sena (UBT), the timing works in their favour. With civic elections inching closer, the party has made clear that expanding its base in suburban cities is central to its strategy. Bhoir’s induction gives them an additional talking point in wards where the BJP has traditionally held an advantage. Analysts say the move is part of a broader realignment in the Thane–Dombivli belt, where both state and local factors influence voter sentiment.
Residents in Dombivli are watching these shifts closely. While leader defections often gain headlines, voters tend to base their final choices on neighbourhood issues, infrastructure progress and the accessibility of local representatives. Still, party switches before elections often shape the tone of the campaign and the energy of workers on the ground.
As both parties recalibrate their approach, attention will turn to how the BJP manages damage control and whether the UBT faction can convert Bhoir’s entry into visible organisational gains. With civic elections expected to be tightly contested, even a single mid-level leader’s move can influence ward-level strategies and alliances.
