Who is Ameet Satam? BJP’s new Mumbai unit chief ahead of BMC polls

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Amit Satam on being elected as Mumbai BJP chief. (Image: X/dev_fadnavis)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named Andheri (West) MLA Ameet Satam as the new president of its Mumbai unit, setting the stage for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Satam’s appointment will help the party reclaim control of the civic body. “With Shelar having taken on ministerial responsibilities in the cabinet, it was necessary to appoint a new president for the Mumbai unit. Following discussions at the state level led by (Maharashtra BJP) president Ravindra Chavan and senior leaders, Ameet Satam has been chosen for the post,” Fadnavis said.

The CM added that with senior leaders’ backing, the BJP aims to set new records in the BMC polls.

Satam, addressing a press conference, promised to prioritise the safety and security of Mumbaikars and safeguard the city’s identity. “The safety and security of Mumbaikars is our top priority. While the city continues to develop, our focus will be on ensuring the well-being and protection of its citizens. We will work towards hoisting the Mahayuti’s saffron flag atop the BMC and ensuring that a Mahayuti mayor is elected,” he said, as reported by the Indian Express.

He also alleged that corruption worth Rs 3 lakh crore has occurred in the BMC between 1997 and 2022 and vowed to ensure transparency in civic administration.

Who is Ameet Satam?

Ameet Satam, 49, is a three-term MLA from Andheri West in Mumbai. Born on August 15, 1976, he holds a BA in Political Science and Sociology from Mumbai University and an MMS (Personnel) from Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute in Mumbai.

According to Fadnavis, Satam has long been associated with the BJP and is regarded as a learned and assertive legislator who understands Mumbai’s core issues. “He has demonstrated the knack required to tackle them,” Fadnavis said.