Shraddha Jadhav
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Shraddha Jadhav is an Indian politician belonging to the Shiv Sena
. She is the current Mayor
of the city of Mumbai
, the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
, and chief of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the country's richest municipal body.
in the Konkan
region of Maharashtra. She is a commerce graduate.
Shraddha is married to Sridhar Jadhav and has two sons, Pawan (aged 25 on 2 December 2009) and Govind Sagar (aged 16 on 2 December 2009). She is a resident of Parel
. Her father-in-law Mukund Jadhav, a former independent corporator, was also her political mentor. Her family runs Manohar decorators and a travel agency, which is run by her husband. She is one of the richest corporators in the BMC elected in 2007.
ward 36 as an independent candidate. She subsequently won the next two BMC elections from the same ward. In 1996, Jadhav was arrested for allegedly "creating ruckus" at the home of then deputy BMC chief G. R. Khairnar, who was accused by the protesters of passing derogatory remarks against Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray
. In 1997, Jadhav joined the Shiv Sena and in 1998, she was selected in the 11-member council of then Mumbai Mayor Nandu Satam. In 2006, she contested against Kalidas Kolambkar, a close aide of Narayan Rane
, in a Maharashtra assembly by-election. In 2007, she was elected as a municipal corporator from ward 169, which includes Parel and Antop Hill
. Jadhav was elected Mumbai mayor on 1 December 2009, defeating Priscilla Kadam of the Congress Party
by 114 for and 96 against votes in the 228-member BMC. She was the joint nominee of the Shiv Sena
-Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) alliance. She became the fifth female Mayor of Mumbai, taking office after another female mayor, Shubha Raul
, also from the Shiv Sena.
In political circles, Jadhav is known for "elegant dressing" and "fashion sense", especially her "crisp" cotton sari
s. She is also described as an "articulate councillor". Jadhav has headed the garden and market, and the women and child welfare committees of the BMC. She has also served on the "crucial" standing and improvement committees of the BMC.
She is among the finalists for the 2010 World Mayor
prize.
Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena , is a political party in India founded on 19 June 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray. It is currently headed by Thackeray's son, Uddhav Thackeray...
. She is the current Mayor
Mayor of Mumbai
The Mayor of Mumbai is the first citizen of the Indian city of Mumbai. The person is the chief of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but his/her role is largely ceremonial as the real powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. The Mayor also plays a functional role in deliberating over...
of the city of Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, and chief of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the country's richest municipal body.
Personal life
Shraddha Jadhav (aged 45 on 2 December 2009) originally hails from SangameshwarSangameshwar
Sangameshwar is a tehsil in Ratnagiri subdivision of Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Sangmeshwar is situated at the confluence of the two rivers Sonavi and Shastri. In fact, the very meaning of Sangama in Marathi is confluence, and so the name Sangmeshwar...
in the Konkan
Konkan
The Konkan also called the Konkan Coast or Karavali is a rugged section of the western coastline of India from Raigad to Mangalore...
region of Maharashtra. She is a commerce graduate.
Shraddha is married to Sridhar Jadhav and has two sons, Pawan (aged 25 on 2 December 2009) and Govind Sagar (aged 16 on 2 December 2009). She is a resident of Parel
Parel
Lower Parel or Parel is central part of Mumbai. It is also lends its name to two railway stations on the Mumbai suburban railway. Most of the mills in Mumbai used to be in this area till some years ago...
. Her father-in-law Mukund Jadhav, a former independent corporator, was also her political mentor. Her family runs Manohar decorators and a travel agency, which is run by her husband. She is one of the richest corporators in the BMC elected in 2007.
Political career
In 1992, Jadhav was first elected as corporator from ParelParel
Lower Parel or Parel is central part of Mumbai. It is also lends its name to two railway stations on the Mumbai suburban railway. Most of the mills in Mumbai used to be in this area till some years ago...
ward 36 as an independent candidate. She subsequently won the next two BMC elections from the same ward. In 1996, Jadhav was arrested for allegedly "creating ruckus" at the home of then deputy BMC chief G. R. Khairnar, who was accused by the protesters of passing derogatory remarks against Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray
Bal Thackeray
Bal Keshav Thackeray , popularly known as Balasaheb Thackeray, is an Indian politician, founder and chief of the Shiv Sena, a right-wing Hindu nationalist, and Marathi ethnocentric party active mainly in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.Born in Pune, Thackeray began his professional career...
. In 1997, Jadhav joined the Shiv Sena and in 1998, she was selected in the 11-member council of then Mumbai Mayor Nandu Satam. In 2006, she contested against Kalidas Kolambkar, a close aide of Narayan Rane
Narayan Rane
Narayan Rane is an Indian politician. He is currently the Minister for Industry, Port, Employment and Self-employment in the Government of Maharashtra. He was a member of Shiv Sena until July 2005, then he joined Indian National Congress party....
, in a Maharashtra assembly by-election. In 2007, she was elected as a municipal corporator from ward 169, which includes Parel and Antop Hill
Antop Hill
Antop Hill is a small hill in Mumbai running north-south to the eastern side of the Harbour Railway line between Wadala & Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar Stations. To the south is MBPT and to the north is the C.G.S. colony...
. Jadhav was elected Mumbai mayor on 1 December 2009, defeating Priscilla Kadam of the Congress Party
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
by 114 for and 96 against votes in the 228-member BMC. She was the joint nominee of the Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena , is a political party in India founded on 19 June 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray. It is currently headed by Thackeray's son, Uddhav Thackeray...
-Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP) alliance. She became the fifth female Mayor of Mumbai, taking office after another female mayor, Shubha Raul
Shubha Raul
Shubha Raul was the Mayor of the Indian metropolis Mumbai for a period of 33 months. She was elected to the post on 10 March 2007 and is the third woman mayor of the 124-year-old civic body...
, also from the Shiv Sena.
In political circles, Jadhav is known for "elegant dressing" and "fashion sense", especially her "crisp" cotton sari
Sari
A sari or sareeThe name of the garment in various regional languages include: , , , , , , , , , , , , , is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by females, ranging from four to nine metres in length that is draped over the body in various styles. It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal,...
s. She is also described as an "articulate councillor". Jadhav has headed the garden and market, and the women and child welfare committees of the BMC. She has also served on the "crucial" standing and improvement committees of the BMC.
She is among the finalists for the 2010 World Mayor
World Mayor
World Mayor is a biennial award organized by The City Mayors Foundation since 2004. It intends to raise the profile of mayors worldwide, as well as honour those who have served their communities well and who have contributed to the well-being of cities, nationally and internationally...
prize.