About — Ashok Dharmaraj Patil

Personal Background

A Leader Forged in Mumbai

Ashok Dharmaraj Patil is a Shiv Sena politician from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Bhandup Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

He is the former chairman of Mumbai's premium transport service Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) — one of India's most iconic public transport systems. His tenure at BEST gave him unmatched experience in managing large-scale urban infrastructure and public service delivery.

As a businessman and politician, he brings a results-driven approach to governance — treating every challenge as a problem to be solved, not debated endlessly.

Shiv SenaBhandup MLAFormer BEST ChairmanMumbai Businessman

Political Journey

Path to Public Service

Business Career

Entrepreneurial Foundation

Built a successful business career in Mumbai, gaining deep understanding of urban economics, supply chains, and employment generation.

Shiv Sena

Joining the Movement

Joined Shiv Sena, drawn by the party's commitment to Mumbai's development and the voice of the common Mumbaikar.

BEST Chairman

Leading Mumbai's Lifeline

Appointed as Chairman of BEST — Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport. Oversaw modernization of bus fleet, route optimization, and service quality improvement.

MLA Election

Elected from Bhandup

Won the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from Bhandup constituency, carrying forward a mandate of urban development, resident welfare, and infrastructure.

Present

Serving Bhandup

Actively driving transformative projects — metro integration, hospital upgrades, road widening, and community programs across Bhandup East and West.

Vision for the Region

Building a World-Class Suburb

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Transit-Oriented Growth

Integrating Bhandup with Mumbai's metro and suburban rail network for seamless connectivity.

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Green Urban Spaces

Lake rejuvenation, park creation, and urban forestry leveraging Bhandup's proximity to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

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Healthcare Hub

Modern hospitals, specialist clinics, and 24/7 emergency services for every Bhandup resident.

About Ashok Dharmaraj Patil