Snehal Ambekar (born 31 July 1972) is Shiv Sena Politician from Mumbai. She was the former Mayor of Mumbai.[1] She first Dalit woman to hold the position.[2] There has been controversy regarding her use as mayor of a red beacon on top of her car.[3]
Snehal Ambekar | |
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 Snehal Ambekar in May 2016 (third from left) | |
| Mayor of Mumbai | |
| In office September 2014 – March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sunil Prabhu |
| Succeeded by | Vishwanath Mahadeshwar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Shiv Sena |
| Residence | Mumbai |
Positions held
edit- 2012: Elected as corporator in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation[4]
- 2012: Member of Architecture Committee Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
- 2014: Elected as Mayor of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
- 2017:Elected as corporator in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
References
edit- ^ Bhalerao, Sanjana (9 September 2014). "Shiv Sena's Snehal Ambekar elected Mumbai's new mayor". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ "Sena's Snehal Ambekar is first Dalit woman Mayor of city". The Indian Express. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ Yerunkar, Chetna (15 December 2014). "Shameless Mumbai mayor Snehal Ambekar clings to red beacon". Mid-Day. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ "Maharashtra Election Results Live, Assembly Lok Sabha Party Constituency Wise Election Results". infoelections.com. 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
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