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The new state executive committee has been formed after much deliberation and aims to ensure fair regional and community representation to all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. CHANDRAKANT PATIL, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief

as the chief spokesperson of the state BJP.

BJP MLA from Mulund Mihir Kotecha is the new treasurer of the party, while the organisational secretary post continues to be with Vijay Puranik.

“An overall assessment of the state executive shows a clear imprint of Fadnavis, who has ensured people close to him are given relevant posts. But it’s also a balancing act to not alienate anyone,’’ said a senior party leader and state functionary.