Suhas Shirsath
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Suhas Shirsath | |
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| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 22 June 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Ambadas Danve |
| Constituency | Aurangabad-Jalna Local Authorities |
| President of Bharatiya Janata Party – Chh. Sambhajinagar rural (Aurangabad) | |
| In office 19 July 2023 – 18 september 2026 | |
| President | Chandrashekhar Bawankule ravindra Chavan |
| Preceded by | vijay autade |
| Succeeded by | suresh bankar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1972 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Suhas Shirsath (born 22 July 1972) is an Indian politician from Maharashtra and a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. He represents the Aurangabad–Jalna Local Authorities constituency and is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[1]
Shirsath began his public and political career at the grassroots level in Phulambri. He served as the Sarpanch of Phulambri Gram Panchayat for three terms and later became the first president of the Phulambri Nagar Panchayat. He has also held positions in various cooperative and political organisations and has been associated with the BJP's organisational activities in the region.[2]
In 2026, Shirsath was selected by the BJP as its candidate for the Aurangabad–Jalna Local Authorities constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council election. He was elected on 22 June 2026 and began his term as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.[3]
He has also served in organisational positions within the BJP, including district-level responsibilities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. His political career has included work in local self-government, cooperative institutions and party organisation.[4]
Early life
[edit]Suhas Trimbakrao Shirsath was born on 22 July 1972 in Phulambri, Maharashtra, India.[5] He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 1997.[6]
Shirsath began his public life in Phulambri and became involved in local political and social activities. He served as the Sarpanch of Phulambri Gram Panchayat for approximately 15 years before entering municipal politics.[7]
In 2009, Shirsath contested the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from the Phulambri constituency as an independent candidate.[8]
Political career
[edit]Suhas Shirsath is a politician from Maharashtra and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has been active in grassroots politics in Phulambri and has held various positions in local government and the BJP organisation.[7]
Positions held
[edit]Local government
[edit]Shirsath was elected as the president of the Phulambri Nagar Panchayat in December 2017, defeating Rajendra Thombre by 190 votes. He received 5,316 votes in the election.[7] In 2019, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district court dismissed an election petition challenging his election as president of the Nagar Panchayat.[9]
Within BJP
[edit]- BJP Taluka President, Phulambri
- BJP District General Secretary, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- BJP District President, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar[10]
Legislative
[edit]In June 2026, Shirsath was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Aurangabad-cum-Jalna Local Authorities constituency as a BJP candidate. He received 455 first-preference votes. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Ganesh Kautikrao Lokhande received 135 votes, while Ishak Khan Sandu Khan received 35 votes. A total of 625 votes were cast, of which five were declared invalid.[11]
- Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council — 2026–present[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna MLC election: Suhas Shirsath elected". Sarkarnama. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ "BJP Politics: सरपंच ते विधान परिषद उमेदवार : सुहास शिरसाठ यांच्या तळागाळातून शिखरापर्यंतच्या राजकीय प्रवासाला भाजपची दाद". eSakal. 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna MLC election: Suhas Shirsath elected". Sarkarnama. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ "Sambhajinagar-Jalna MLC Election: Suhas Shirsath selected as BJP candidate". Sarkarnama. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ "Suhas Trimbakroa Shirsath". India Leader. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
- ↑ "Suhas Trimbakrao Shrisath". MyNeta. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "फुलंब्री नगर पंचायतीत भाजपची सरशी". Maharashtra Times. 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "General Election 2009 - Affidavits filed by Parliamentary Candidate". Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
- ↑ "District court dismisses petition challenging election result". The Times of India. 26 December 2019.
- ↑ "सरपंच ते विधान परिषद उमेदवार : सुहास शिरसाट यांच्या तळागाळातून शिखरापर्यंतच्या राजकीय प्रवासाला भाजपची दाद". Sakal. 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Maharashtra Legislative Council elections: BJP rebel Gokul Gite wins Nashik, defeats Narendra Darade". India Today. 22 June 2026.