User:Raghuvir Shelar
Raghuvir Shelar (born 11 September 1983) is an Indian politician belonging to Bhartiya Janata Party. He served as Vice-president & Member of Dehuroad Cantonment Board, Pune Member of Cantonment Board Dehuroad from 12/02/2015 He was President Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Dehuroad Mandal and Member of BJP Yuva Morcha Maharashtra Pradesh President Shankarrao Shelar Civil Cooperative Credit Society
| Raghuvir Shelar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Dehuroad Cantonment Board, Punefor Dehuroad | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office2015 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Member of Dehuroad Cantonment board | |
| In office 2015 - 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11Sebtembar 1983 (age 37) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Shilpa Shelar |
| Children | Ajinkay Shelar, Rudra Shelar |
| Alma mater | Ramkrushna More College,Pune B.com
University of Pune |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www.bjp.com |
He was elected as Vice President of Dehuroad Cantonment board 12 Feb.2015.
On 9 September 2015, Shelar gained controversy when he helped ban the sale of meat for 8 days for the annual Jain celebration, Paryushana, at which time total fast from any and every food is required. Most constituencies in Maharashtra ban the sale of meat for only 4 days. The ban was criticized by the BJP's Maharashtra coalition partner, Shiv Sena.