| Office | Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra
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|---|---|
| Predecessor | Baba Siddique
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| Born | 1972-10-03 (age 54) |
| Born | Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India
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| Nationality | Indian
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| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Pratima Shelar |
| Children | Omkar Shelar |
| Alma mater | G.J Advani College Mumbai LLB University of Mumbai |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Template:URL |
Ashish Shelar (born 3 October 1972) is an Indian politician belonging to Bhartiya Janata Party. He served as Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member representing Vandre West twice, first in 2014 and then in 2019.[1][2] He was president[3] of Mumbai unit of BJP.[4]
He was elected as Vice President of Mumbai Cricket Association, Mumbai on 17 June 2015.[5][6]
On 9 September 2015, Shelar gained controversy when he helped ban the sale of meat for 8 days for the annual Jain celebration, Paryushana, at which time total fast from any and every food is required.[7] Most constituencies in Maharashtra ban the sale of meat for only 4 days. The ban was criticized by the BJP's Maharashtra coalition partner, Shiv Sena.
Education and early career
Shelar completed his Bachelor of Science BSc degree from Parle College in the year 1992, after which he completed a five-year law degree from G. J. Advani College, University of Mumbai.[8]
He was Originally a native from Sindhudurg district of Konkan, Ashish was born in chawl system dwelling of mile-workers area. Later in his childhood he shifted and settled in Bandra West with his parents and family. A people's man since early age, Ashish joined RSS in school days and completed Prathamik Varsha course. He went on to join ABVP in college and successfully rose to the leading position of Mumbai Secretary of ABVP.[9]
Family and personal life
Ashish Shelar is married to Pratima Dalvi. Pratima Shelar is an Advocate.
Sports
- Elected Mumbai Cricket Association member in June 2015.[10]
- Chairman of Mumbai district football association representing Mumbai's 350 football clubs.
- Vice President of the Rajasthan Sports Club.
- Elected Mumbai Cricket Association President on 12 Jan 2017.
Positions held
Within BJP
- Mumbai Secretary, ABVP
- President, Mumbai BJYM
- Core team, organising committee, BJP Maha Adhiveshan, 1995
- BMC Corporator, Khar West
- President, North West Mumbai district BJP
- BMC Corporator, BJP Group Leader in BMC
- MMRDA member
- Governor of Mumbai Metro heritage society.
- Currently President Bharatiya Janata Party, Mumbai.
Legislative
- Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council, 28 July 2012 – 27 July 2014[12][13]
- Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Since 2014[14]
References
- ↑ Vandre West Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs. www.elections.in.
- ↑ Vandre West Assembly Election Results 2019 Live: Vandre West Constituency (Seat) Election Results, Live News. News18. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ↑ 404 Error, Administrator. www.bjp.org.
- ↑ Archived copy.
- ↑ Ashish Shelar: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Ashish Shelar - NDTV.COM. NDTV.com.
- ↑ Sharad Pawar remains MCA president.
- ↑ BJP, Sena target each other over meat ban in Mumbai(9 September 2015).
- ↑ Archived copy. 103.23.150.75. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ↑ Profille - Adv. Ashish Shelar. advashishshelar.in.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ Казино вулкан 777 бездепозитный бонус. Mumbaibjp.org(2016-08-13).
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mlc-polls-11-candidates-set-to-get-elected-unopposed-1715188
- ↑ http://mumbaivotes.com/politicians/135/ Template:Webarchive
