Mumbai Pradesh Committee
DWIJENDRA TIWARI
(Working President)
Dwijendra is a former political journalist with over 25 years of experience. He was an elected executive member of “Mantralaya ani Vidhimandal Vartahar Sangh”, founder President of “ Hindi Patrakar Sangh”. He has been honoured with many prestigious awards for journalism. His contribution for the social justice and dedication for public welfare is outstanding.
MANU PILLAI
(Working President)
Manu is a young entrepreneur, a freelancer in the field of IT and a business consultant. For the past 11 years, he has been involved in a diverse spectrum of social and political work. He has been with Aam Aadmi Party since its inception. He handles many assignments during its key elections and believes in the principles of swaraj and transformation of the society.
RUBEN MASCARENHAS
(Working President)
Ruben is a technologist, a social entrepreneur and has been at the forefront of the India Against Corruption movement. He has led many protests and has earned the love of Mumbaikars through his service during the Covid-19 pandemic. He launched a covid patient helpline and provided food to millions at the verge of covid-19.
SUMITRA SHRIVASTAV
(Working President)
Is a practising lawyer, who has been vocally advocating for women’s right by raising social consciousness, and by bringing societal change in the city of Mumbai. Her role in exposing scams of the Slum Redevelopment Authority is hailed by the people of Mumbai, and shows of her relentless work-ethic and her dedication to the cause against corruption.
MOH. MUSTAN TAMBAWALA
(Executive Member)
Is a management postgraduate, and did his engineering from the IIT. He has worked as the CEO in an American corporate company. However, he took early retirement to work for public welfare, and he deeply believes that political change can be manifested through social movements. He has deeply devoted himself to the people; his empathetic & philanthropic ideas will inspire dissenters and oppressed sections of society, to rise above all hurdles in their way to success.
VIKAS KOLI
(Executive Member)
Is a social entrepreneur and reformer, who has dedicated his life towards working for the aboriginal communities of Mumbai, which have been neglected by the government. He has been advocating for political, social and economic rights of indigenous people of Mumbai and rallies behind the cause of increasing their participation in mainstream politics.
PRAKASH GOR
(Executive Member)
Is a businessman who joined the party, to help preserve the pillars of democracy; and to stand with dissenters & the poor sections of Mumbai. He worked earlier for the Indian National Congress for 14 years, and his formidable contribution to mainstream politics and social movements is respected by all.
ADMIRAL (RETD) IC RAO
(President - Policy & Manifesto)
Is a retired Naval Engineer who joined the AAP in 2014. He is an election strategist and has worked in all AAP elections in roles ranging from strategy to Door-to-Door Campaigning. He has served as the Director (Projects) of BHP Engineers Ltd., engaged in bulk conveying systems and mobile crushers. Since 2014, he is involved in APLI Mumbai, a citizens forum striving to promote the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Port Lands.
ANIL GARG
(Executive Member)
Is the School Bus Owners Association President, a social worker and eminent philanthropist. In the India against Corruption, he provided indispensable field support by organising transportation and logistics at the peak of the movement. His relentless struggle to protect the rights of common people keeps us inspired.
ALAM CHAUDHARY
(Executive Member)
Has worked as a real estate consultant, and is a prominent activist who has led the protests against electricity and petrol price hikes in Mumbai. He has a formidable calibre in managing logistics and fieldwork, and has coordinated several social activities and events as a party member.
DHANANJAY SHINDE
(Special Invitees)
is a stalwart ideologue of the legacies given by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chh. Rajashri Shahu, Mahatma Phule, Savitribai Phule, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar. He started as a social activist in 1991 and has dedicated his life to the people of India through the Aam Aadmi Party.
DR. DINESH SINGH
(Joint Secretary)
Dr. Dinesh Singh has been part of Aam Aadmi Party since the India Against Corruption movement. As a doctor, he worked immensely during the Covid-19 pandemic, actively offering his services to patients remotely, even after testing positive. His inspiration comes from Delhi Model of administration, and has established Mohalla clinics, and blood/plasma donation camps in Mumbai.
KASHINATH KALMANDARGA
(Joint Secretary-Admin)
is a pillar of Aam Aadmi Party and has managed several independent social projects and movements. He firmly believes in civic rights and has worked tirelessly to achieve social justice for the marginalised. His contribution to India Against Corruption and other social movements deserves adulation, and his political will inspires us to move forward.
KISHORE MANDHYAN
(Special Invitees)
Is the former deputy director and political director of Peacekeeping, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the Cabinet of the United Nation’s Secretary General. His contribution to the field of Human Rights is unmatched, and we are happy to walk on the principles that he follows.
KUNAL PAWAR
(Executive Member)
is an enterprising young volunteer who has played several key roles as a student activist from his college days. Technology and social media are Kunal’s forte, and he has also been involved in crowd-based fundraising, social work and activism as the President of SOCH during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
KUSUMAKAR KAUSHIK
(Special Invitees)
Is a lawyer, and for him, Democracy is part of human dignity and that dignity can be upheld through basic rights and necessities – like roads, health infrastructures and education, and by providing this, any political party isn’t doing the public a favour, but fulfilling their social responsibility. He firmly believes that “heads should be held high and hearts should be without fear” in a democracy. We are honoured to walk on the path laid down by him.
MAHESH CHAWDA
(Executive Member)
Is a relentless hard-worker, and we all take pride in his understanding of the meaning of dedication and social activism. He believes that “Nothing is more important than the participation of common people in all social and political change.
MAHESH DOSHI
(Executive Member)
Has been with Aam Aadmi Party since India against Corruption Movement. He is a businessman by profession, and his resourcefulness, hard-work and to the people of Mumbai makes him an extraordinary member.
MALIK FARID
Is a person who believes in change being inevitable, and that AAP Mumbai must bring about a large-scale political transformation for the betterment of Mumbai’s civic amenities, such as that in Delhi. Mr. Malik Farid has been doing social work in Mumbai for over a decade.
NEETA SUKHATANKAR
(Executive Member)
Is one of the most influential, energetic and important civic activists and members. She believes that “Concentration of power must be with people for the welfare of the people. She looks at citizen-led politics as the primary means of social development, and that politicians like Arvind Kejriwal are the means to increase and accelerate the welfare of people”
PIUS VAGHESE
(Joint Secretary)
Believes that “a society cannot change without the collective efforts of people and social activists.” He has been deeply influenced by the civic development agenda of the Aam Aadmi Party and has been working to do the same, by addressing social and political issues of Mumbai’s citizens.
SAJID KHAN
(Executive Member)
Has been deeply influenced by Arvind Kejriwal and the work done by him. His forthcoming participation as a young leader and his commitment towards the betterment of the people of Govandi, as well as the rest of Mumbai, is extremely commendable.
SANDEEP MEHTA
(Joint Secretary)
Has been an actor for the last 30 years and has contributed immensely to the people through his field. He believes that Arvind Kejriwal’s civic nationalism agendas and progressive thoughts will direct the nation towards excellence. He holds the belief that the India Against Corruption movement, will inspire many more generations in the fight against corrupt practices.
SANTOSH KAMARKAR
(Special Invitees)
Is a renowned paediatric surgeon, a Trustee – Spina Bifida Foundation, and the editor of “The Check Up”. His contribution to policies on health infrastructure and other prominent fields has enormous impact on the betterment of Mumbai, and his spirit of civic activism has our adoration and respect.
SURESH ACHARYA
(Joint Secretary)
Is one of the most influential people in the party, who have sacrificed a lot in their personal life for the welfare of the people. His unconditional love and hard-work for making the lives of Mumbaikars better, will always be an inspiration to young people.
VIJAY KUMBHAR
(Special Invitees)
Is a renowned Journalist and RTI Activist from Pune. His passion for public activism was recognised by Pune Mirror of
ADITYA MANJREKAR
(Working President Youth)
Is a political activist who is deeply devoted to the cause of self-rule, and holding the government accountable towards their duties. He has been actively involved in numerous citizen-driven movements like Right to Actmovement and the Save Aarey campaign. As a youth leader, he brings a dauntless political will to the party.
ATEEQUE KHAN
Mr. Ateeque Khan has been consistently working in public welfare, and creating social awareness among the youth of Mumbai by exposing the futile discourse of past Governments. He has the aim of educating the poor sections of Govandi by helping them chase their dreams of becoming an IPS officer, and providing them the space to study. His work for the provisions of rations to Mumbai’s poor is praiseworthy and laudable.
MANNAT SINGH
(General Secretary Youth)
Mannat Singh have been advocating for, not just the rights of student and the youth, but also the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community across Maharashtra. She firmly believes that “Pride is when you walk with every person irrespective of caste, class, gender and sex.” We see a new generation of leadership in her vision, which is inclusive of all sections of the society.
RAJ SHARMA
(Joint Secretary)
A business man and an enthusiastic public speaker who strongly believes that the main two pillars for development is making our Nation Corruption free and Providing Education to all. He has been actively involved with Aam Aadmi Party and working towards his beliefs
NITIN KEDIA
(Joint Secretary)
Nitin Kedia is an Engineer with Bachelors degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. Has his own software business offering healthcare software solutions on the cloud. Had joined AAP in 2014. Presently Mumbai committee Joint secretary including in charge of IT and also Assembly Incharge
SUNDER PADMUKH
(Joint Secretary)
The oppressive social structure would change only when people are aware about their constitutional rights and stand up against it with full conviction. Working for the rights of slum dwellers in Mumbai for more than 25 years, Sunder Padmukh is impressed with Aam Aadmi Party’s pro common man policies and the potential it has for a radical change in the social structure.
BILAL KHAN
(Joint Secretary)
Filmmaker & Farmer, Bilal Khan has spent enough time in both Urban as well as Rural Maharashtra working with farmers, tribals and urban people. His exposure to the starkly contrasting worlds helps him work in a variety of spaces. In addition to Media/Social Media duties, He continues to work in the slums as well as the high rises of Mumbai on behalf of the party.
M. AZEEM FAROOQUI
(Joint Secretary)
Joined since @IAC movement. Been involved from the start. Am Joint Secretary of Mumbai and been an RTI Activist since 2005 fighting corruption and voicing people’s issues. Have organized several protests in Tehsil Andheri, Amboli Police station and many more. Have been raising voices for social causes such as Getting homeless people get their ration card and ending the provision of providing ration card for admission of kids in schools.
Ramji B Yadav
(Joint Secretary)
He is a businessman by profession . Earlier he has worked for different organizations and contested election from the same organization, and after that he has more then 20 years of experience in politics. he have good reputation in public because of his social work, kind and supportive personality. He holds the belief that the India Against Corruption movement, will inspire many more generations in the fight against corrupt practices. He joined AAP with the vision of fighting for the common man’s cause.