Snehal Ambekar | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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]
- ^ 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.