Published - January 19, 2026 11:12 am IST - Nagpur BJP MLC Sandip Joshi, considered close to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, on Monday (January 19, 20260 announced retirement from politics, stating he is stepping aside to make way for the young generation. In a letter addressed to well-wishers and posted on his social media handles, the 55-year-old leader said politics had always meant more to him than position or prestige — it was a path of selfless service and dedication. However, the ongoing defections for power, opportunism, and intensifying competition today unsettle not just ordinary voters but also loyal workers.
