Ashish Shelar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Mumbai Vandre West | |
| In office 2014–suspended | |
| Preceded by | Baba Siddique |
| Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra | |
| In office 2012 - 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1972 Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Pratima Shelar |
| Children | Omkar Shelar |
| Alma mater | G.J Advani College Mumbai LLB University of Mumbai |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www |
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.
Shelar completed his Bachelor of Science BSc degree from Parle College in the year 1992, after which he completed a three-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]
Ashish Shelar is married to Pratima Dalvi. Pratima Shelar is an Advocate.