In a major political shift, more than 2,000 IndiGo airline employees have joined the BJP ahead of the BMC elections. The induction, led by BJP state organizer Ravindra Chavan, marks a significant move as many of these employees were previously linked to the Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, a labor union associated with the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Key Highlights
- Induction of IndiGo Employees: Over 2,000 employees from IndiGo Airlines joined the BJP at the party’s state office in Mumbai on February 4, 2025. This induction is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to expand its influence among labor unions in the region.
- Strategic Shift: Many of these employees were previously associated with Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, a labor union linked to the Shiv Sena (UBT), signaling a significant political shift.
- Political Impact: The move is part of the BJP’s larger strategy to broaden its support base among labor unions, which are crucial at the grassroots level during elections. Historically, most unions in Mumbai were aligned with Shiv Sena (UBT), but the BJP aims to bring them into its fold.
BJP’s Growing Influence Among Labor Unions
- Expansion Strategy: With elections on the horizon, the BJP has intensified its efforts to garner support from various labor unions, especially in industries such as airports, MTNL, and the hotel sector, where labor unions play a key role.
- BJP’s Focus on Employee Welfare: At the induction ceremony, Ravindra Chavan, BJP executive president, emphasized the party’s commitment to the welfare of employees, highlighting that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the state government, under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, have been working to improve the welfare of workers across the nation.
BJP’s “Nation First” Message
- In his speech, Ravindra Chavan reinforced the BJP’s message of ‘Nation First’, emphasizing that the party is always dedicated to the nation’s interests and working relentlessly for the betterment of employees and their welfare.
The induction of IndiGo employees into the BJP represents a growing trend of political realignment in Mumbai, with the BJP working to strengthen its support base in the labor community ahead of the municipal elections.
