Archive · 26 Jan 2026
BJP's First Mumbai Mayor Was Dr. Prabhakar Pai
The BJP is going to have a new Mayor in Mumbai soon.
Many people think this will be the BJP's first Mayor in Mumbai, but that's not true.
The first BJP Mayor was Dr. Prabhakar Sanjeev Pai, who served from 1982 to 1983.
He was a doctor and a social worker.
The BJP has promised to have a Marathi Mayor this time.
Two women, Alka Kerkar and Rajashree Shirwadkar, are the top contenders for the position.
Dr. Pai was a loyal BJP leader and had an illustrious career.
He was also a corporator and headed important committees before becoming the Mayor.
Dr. Prabhakar Sanjeev Pai was the first BJP Mayor of Mumbai, serving from 1982 to 1983.
The BJP is set to have a new Mayor in Mumbai, with a promise to install a Marathi Mayor.
Top contenders for the new Mayor position are Alka Kerkar and Rajashree Shirwadkar.
Dr. Pai had an illustrious career as a doctor, social worker, and corporator.
The BJP's first Mayor in Mumbai was often forgotten, including by current BJP leaders.
- Who
- Dr. Prabhakar Sanjeev Pai was the first BJP Mayor of Mumbai.
- What
- The BJP is set to have a new Mayor in Mumbai, with a promise to install a Marathi Mayor.
- When
- Dr. Pai served as Mayor from 1982 to 1983.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The BJP is negotiating with the Shinde Sena and Mahayuti corporators for the new Mayor position.
- First BJP Mayor
- Dr. Prabhakar Sanjeev Pai
- Term
- 1982-1983
- Background
- Doctor and social worker
- Current Mayor Selection
- Female from General category
- Top Contenders
- Alka Kerkar and Rajashree Shirwadkar
- BJP's Promise
- Marathi Mayor
- BJP's First Mayor
- Dr. Prabhakar Sanjeev Pai