BJP MLA Sandeep Joshi's Political Retirement: A Major Shock to Nagpur

Nagpur, January 19, 2026: Senior BJP MLA Sandeep Joshi from Nagpur has announced his retirement from politics today. Saying "It's time to stop now," he declared his decision to put an end to his political career. Joshi is known to be a close confidant of Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari.
In his retirement announcement, Sandeep Joshi stated that he had been working for the development of Nagpur for many years. He had focused particularly on various projects, infrastructure, and public service in the city. However, he has now decided to withdraw from politics due to personal reasons. This decision has caused a stir in the BJP and in Nagpur's political circles.
Joshi has represented the constituency in the Legislative Assembly since 2009, having been elected as an MLA three times. During his tenure, projects like the Nagpur Metro, road development, and other initiatives gained momentum. He played an important role in the party and also handled organizational responsibilities.
Following the announcement, Joshi said, "I have dedicated many years of my life to politics. Now it's time to focus on my family and personal life." BJP leaders have respected Joshi's decision and praised his contributions.
This retirement has created the possibility of the emergence of new leaders in Nagpur's BJP. Discussions have begun regarding who will replace Joshi.