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'''Dr. Shubha Raul''' (born 1967) was the [[Mayor of Mumbai|Mayor]] (2007–09) of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for a period of 33 months. And now she is currently the Spokesperson of Shivsena and is a Member of COVID-19 Ayush Task Force, Government of Maharashtra. She was elected to the post of Mayor on 10 March 2007 and was the third woman mayor of the 124-year-old civic body. | '''Dr. Shubha Raul''' (born 1967) was the [[Mayor of Mumbai|Mayor]] (2007–09) of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for a period of 33 months. And now she is currently the Spokesperson of Shivsena and is a Member of COVID-19 Ayush Task Force, Government of Maharashtra. She was elected to the post of Mayor on 10 March 2007 and was the third woman mayor of the 124-year-old civic body.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070312174019/http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/11/stories/2007031105850800.htm "Sena woman elected Mumbai Mayor"], [[The Hindu]], 11 March 2007. Accessed 11 March 2007</ref> She has also served as a Corporator for continuous 3 terms representing the Northern Mumbai suburb of Dahisar,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-07-19/mumbai/27953488_1_laxmi-chhaya-mumbai-building-collapse|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023103747/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-07-19/mumbai/27953488_1_laxmi-chhaya-mumbai-building-collapse|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-23|title=10 dead as Mumbai building collapses|date=2007-07-19|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=2009-03-07}}</ref> and has served almost all the committees of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/mar/10mayor.htm|title=Shubha Raul elected Mumbai Mayor|last=Upadhyaya|first=Uma|author2=Naresh Kamath |date=2007-03-10|work=rediff.com|accessdate=2009-03-07}}</ref> | ||
Raul belongs to the [[Shiv Sena]] political party and is an M.D. in Ayurveda, Gold Medalist and a University Topper in Maharashtra.<ref>S. Ashar, [http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1084053 "Shubha Raul, an ayurveda medic, is the new Mumbai mayor"] dnaindia.com 10 March 2007.</ref> | Raul belongs to the [[Shiv Sena]] political party and is an M.D. in Ayurveda, Gold Medalist and a University Topper in Maharashtra.<ref>S. Ashar, [http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1084053 "Shubha Raul, an ayurveda medic, is the new Mumbai mayor"] dnaindia.com 10 March 2007.</ref> | ||
She lives in Borivali, Mumbai. She has two daughters - Tanvi (Engineer by profession) and Mayuri (Doctor by profession). Her husband Umesh is a Deputy General Manager with ONGC. {{ | She lives in Borivali, Mumbai. She has two daughters - Tanvi (Engineer by profession) and Mayuri (Doctor by profession). Her husband Umesh is a Deputy General Manager with ONGC. {{citation needed|date=October 2018}} | ||
During her tenure as Mayor for Mumbai, which ended in November 2009, Shubha Raul is satisfied about two achievements: Eco-Friendly Ganesh festival by setting up artificial ponds and Ban on Hookah Parlours during her tenure.{{ | During her tenure as Mayor for Mumbai, which ended in November 2009, Shubha Raul is satisfied about two achievements: Eco-Friendly Ganesh festival by setting up artificial ponds and Ban on Hookah Parlours during her tenure.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}} | ||
Her tenure had also been controversial: she wanted Ganesh idol height reduced, adopted a cow and kept it in her bungalow without licence and went on seven foreign tours apart from cracking down on hookah parlours.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/troubles-in-both-camps-but-sena-favourite-to-retain-mayors-post/548152/0 | title=Troubles in both camps but Sena favourite to retain Mayor's post | newspaper=The Indian Express | date=1 December 2009 | accessdate=18 October 2018 }}</ref> | Her tenure had also been controversial: she wanted Ganesh idol height reduced, adopted a cow and kept it in her bungalow without licence and went on seven foreign tours apart from cracking down on hookah parlours.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/troubles-in-both-camps-but-sena-favourite-to-retain-mayors-post/548152/0 | title=Troubles in both camps but Sena favourite to retain Mayor's post | newspaper=The Indian Express | date=1 December 2009 | accessdate=18 October 2018 }}</ref> | ||
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Dr. Shubha Raul | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Mumbai | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Datta Dalvi |
| Succeeded by | Shraddha Jadhav |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Shiv Sena |
| Occupation | Ayurveda practitioner |
Dr. Shubha Raul (born 1967) was the Mayor (2007–09) of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for a period of 33 months. And now she is currently the Spokesperson of Shivsena and is a Member of COVID-19 Ayush Task Force, Government of Maharashtra. She was elected to the post of Mayor on 10 March 2007 and was the third woman mayor of the 124-year-old civic body.[1] She has also served as a Corporator for continuous 3 terms representing the Northern Mumbai suburb of Dahisar,[2] and has served almost all the committees of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).[3]
Raul belongs to the Shiv Sena political party and is an M.D. in Ayurveda, Gold Medalist and a University Topper in Maharashtra.[4]
She lives in Borivali, Mumbai. She has two daughters - Tanvi (Engineer by profession) and Mayuri (Doctor by profession). Her husband Umesh is a Deputy General Manager with ONGC.[citation needed]
During her tenure as Mayor for Mumbai, which ended in November 2009, Shubha Raul is satisfied about two achievements: Eco-Friendly Ganesh festival by setting up artificial ponds and Ban on Hookah Parlours during her tenure.[citation needed]
Her tenure had also been controversial: she wanted Ganesh idol height reduced, adopted a cow and kept it in her bungalow without licence and went on seven foreign tours apart from cracking down on hookah parlours.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Sena woman elected Mumbai Mayor", The Hindu, 11 March 2007. Accessed 11 March 2007
- ↑ "10 dead as Mumbai building collapses". The Times of India. 19 July 2007. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ↑ Upadhyaya, Uma; Naresh Kamath (10 March 2007). "Shubha Raul elected Mumbai Mayor". rediff.com. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ↑ S. Ashar, "Shubha Raul, an ayurveda medic, is the new Mumbai mayor" dnaindia.com 10 March 2007.
- ↑ "Troubles in both camps but Sena favourite to retain Mayor's post". The Indian Express. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
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