Suhas Trimbakroa Shirsath

Suhas Trimbakrao Shirsath Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar–Jalna Local Authorities Constituency District President, Bharatiya Janata Party – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar East Political Journey Suhas Trimbakrao Shirsath is a grassroots political leader from Maharashtra whose public life has been shaped by sustained engagement with people, grassroots governance, organisational leadership, rural development, agriculture and the cooperative sector. Beginning his political journey as an active worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shri Shirsath steadily took on responsibilities at different levels of public life. His approach to politics has remained rooted in direct public engagement, understanding local issues and working closely with grassroots workers and citizens. From Gram Panchayat Leadership to Public Life Shri Shirsath served as the Sarpanch of Phulambri Gram Panchayat for approximately 15 years. During this period, he worked on issues concerning rural development, basic infrastructure and the day-to-day needs of local citizens. His long tenure at the grassroots level provided him with extensive experience in local administration and a close understanding of the concerns of farmers, rural communities and ordinary citizens. First President of Phulambri Nagar Panchayat Following the establishment of the Phulambri Nagar Panchayat, Shri Shirsath had the distinction of serving as its first Nagaradhyaksha (President). In this role, he focused on urban development, civic infrastructure and improving essential facilities for citizens, further expanding his experience in local self-governance. Contribution to the Cooperative and Agricultural Sectors Shri Shirsath has also been actively associated with the cooperative and agricultural sectors. As a Director of the District Central Cooperative Bank, he gained experience in cooperative administration and issues affecting the rural economy. His association with the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) further strengthened his engagement with farmers, agricultural trade and the broader rural economy. Leadership in the Bharatiya Janata Party Recognising his organisational experience and grassroots leadership, Shri Shirsath was entrusted with the responsibility of District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2023. As a district-level organisational leader, he worked towards strengthening the party organisation, connecting with grassroots workers and expanding organisational outreach across the region. Election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council In 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party nominated Shri Shirsath as its candidate from the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar–Jalna Local Authorities Constituency for the Maharashtra Legislative Council. His election to the Legislative Council marked another significant milestone in a political journey that began at the grassroots le