Vasudhara Dairy Election 2026: Rajesh Patel Wins Amid BJP Mandate Row Rajesh Patel Elected Chairman of Vasudhara Dairy After Defying BJP Mandate
The cooperative sector in South Gujarat has witnessed a massive political upheaval following the chairman and vice-chairman elections at the Alipor-based Vasudhara Dairy in Chikhli. In a surprising turn of events that took place on January 5, 2026, the official mandate issued by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was openly defied by the board of directors. The election results have sent shockwaves through the regional political circles, as rebel candidates emerged victorious with a significant majority. Rajesh Patel, representing the Duvada seat, was elected as the new Chairman, while Sitaben Jadhav secured the position of Vice-Chairman, effectively sidelining the party’s handpicked candidates. This incident at the Vasudhara Dairy has raised serious questions about internal party discipline and the influence of political mandates in cooperative institutions.
The election for the Valsad District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd., popularly known as Vasudhara Dairy, was conducted under the supervision of the Prant Officer. Before the voting process began, the BJP leadership had issued a clear mandate, appointing Kishorbhai Patel as the candidate for the Chairman’s post and Kalpnaben Bhinsara for the Vice-Chairman’s position. However, as the meeting progressed at the Alipor facility, it became evident that the majority of the 14 directors were not in favor of the party’s decision. The rejection of the official mandate led to a direct contest, turning the Vasudhara Dairy administrative premises into a high-stakes political battleground.
For the post of Chairman at Vasudhara Dairy, two nominations were filed, making an election inevitable. Kishorbhai Patel’s candidacy was proposed by Gamanbhai Patel and supported by Bapubhai Thakarya, representing the official party line. On the other side, Rajesh Bhikhabhai Patel from Duvada filed his nomination, with his name being proposed by Pramodbhai and seconded by Lilaben. When the final votes were counted among the 14 directors, Rajesh Patel secured a resounding victory with 10 votes, while the BJP’s mandated candidate, Kishorbhai Patel, managed to get only 4 votes. This clear margin at the Vasudhara Dairy election highlighted a deep-seated dissent within the board against the party’s top-down instructions.
The contest for the Vice-Chairman’s position at Vasudhara Dairy was equally intense and resulted in another setback for the party leadership. Sitaben Dilipbhai Jadhav, representing Barumal in Dharampur taluka, emerged as the winner with 9 votes. Her opponent, the official BJP-mandated candidate Kalpnaben Bhinsara, received only 5 votes. The dual defeat of the mandated candidates at Vasudhara Dairy has sparked intense debates within the cooperative and political corridors of Valsad and Navsari districts. The victory of Sitaben Jadhav further solidified the influence of the rebel faction within the Vasudhara Dairy management.
The announcement of the results at the Alipor center saw a visible change in the atmosphere, with local BJP office-bearers appearing visibly stunned. The complete disregard for the party mandate at Vasudhara Dairy is being viewed as a significant breach of discipline in a party known for its strict organizational structure. Political analysts suggest that the Vasudhara Dairy election results prove that local dynamics and personal equations often override political affiliations in the cooperative sector. The long-standing tradition where the “kingmakers” of the dairy decide the outcome, regardless of external political pressure, was reaffirmed during this 2026 election cycle.
The fallout from the Vasudhara Dairy election is expected to be significant. In the past, similar instances of mandate violation in other cooperatives like Dudhdhara Dairy led to the suspension of active party members. The BJP leadership is now tasked with investigating the reasons behind this large-scale rebellion at Vasudhara Dairy. The fact that 10 out of 14 directors chose to vote against the party line suggests a massive disconnect between the ground-level directors and the district leadership. This incident has put the credibility and effectiveness of issuing political mandates for cooperative bodies under a scanner.
As Rajesh Patel and Sitaben Jadhav take charge of their respective roles at Vasudhara Dairy, the focus will now shift to the future administration of the milk union. Vasudhara Dairy is a vital economic pillar for thousands of milk producers in South Gujarat, and its stability is crucial for the region’s dairy industry. While the political storm continues to brew, the new management at Vasudhara Dairy will need to navigate the complexities of governance while dealing with the potential repercussions from the party. The Alipor election will undoubtedly be remembered as a day when local cooperative interests took precedence over institutional political directives.
In conclusion, the 2026 Vasudhara Dairy election has rewritten the political script for the Valsad and Navsari cooperative sectors. The victory of Rajesh Patel and Sitaben Jadhav represents a bold assertion of independence by the board of directors. While the BJP assesses the damage to its organizational discipline, the newly elected leaders have a mandate from their peers to lead one of the state’s most prominent dairy unions. The events at Alipor serve as a reminder of the unique and often unpredictable nature of cooperative politics in Gujarat, where the ballot box can still deliver surprises that defy even the strongest political mandates.
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