Born in 1972, Ashish Shelar represents the Vidhan Sabha constituency as a member of the renowned political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He has been active in politics for years, and his rise comes from his involvement with different public matters. He is also known to have good relations and ongoing interactions with some of the prominent personalities in India. His associations with the senior members of BJP played a role in his political rise as well.

His Rise Within BJP

In a short time, he quickly became one of the top names in his party. His roles in different projects got him fame and support from the people. His leading role in the rebuilding of the famous Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai got appreciation from all districts who appreciated his efforts for the renovation of a place that has historical and cultural significance. He was soon the president of the Mumbai unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party and got a broader platform. Using his party position and influence, he adapted a comprehensive strategy of elevating and solving issues that helps the society. He is someone who quickly forges relationships of friendship surpassing political lines. His presence is particularly prominent in the Bandra constituency, where he has been active for more than ten years.

Controversies

While there have been achievements, Ashish Shelar is not a stranger to some disputes as well. One of the incidents that created a great controversy took place in September 2015, where he banned the sale of meat for eight days during the celebration of their cultural event in Parushana – the Jain Festival. As a country that is one of the biggest exporters of beef in the world, this did not sit well with many meat sellers. Ultimately the decision leads to many disputes and chaos.

Political Status

Ashish has led his political career on his beliefs and with the support of his followers. He has been someone who has not been shy of table talks nor afraid of taking the protests to the streets. His reputation is of an intelligent, energetic leader who never backs down from a struggle. One of his efforts was against the rise in Metro railway fares that was a matter of public interest. He highlighted inconsistencies in the E-governance initiative of BMC and moved optimistic alterations in BMC. He remains one of the famous and prominent figures in his party.