BJP bows to Munde, Gopal Shetty appointed BJP's Mumbai Unit President

The BJP finally bowed to the pressure tactics adopted by Gopinath Munde. Just a couple of hours after Munde withdrew his resignation, BJP removed Madhu Chavan as party's Mumbai unit president and appointed Gopal Shetty in his place. Munde was upset over Madhu Chavan's appointment and had resigned from all party posts. Later, a compromise formula was worked out during his meeting with the BJP central leaders L K Advani and Rajnath Singh.