Is BJP’s Youngest Corporator Pursuing MBA to Involve Youth in Politics?
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Key Takeaways
- Kashish Fulwariya is the youngest BJP corporator at 22.
- She is pursuing an MBA while serving her constituents.
- Her focus includes improving civic infrastructure.
- Technology plays a vital role in her governance approach.
- Youth engagement in politics is a priority for her.
Mumbai, Jan 20 (NationPress) Kashish Fulwariya (22), the youngest corporator from the BJP, was recently elected during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and is currently pursuing an MBA while fulfilling her duties as a councillor.
In an interview with IANS, she shared her ambition to engage youth in politics and grassroots governance. She expressed gratitude to the leadership of her party for their trust in her abilities.
“Firstly, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for this incredible opportunity. I have strived to meet their expectations, and the love and support from the public has been overwhelming,” she remarked.
She acknowledged that juggling her education and public duties is demanding yet inspiring. “As I pursue my MBA, I am aware of the high expectations placed upon me. I am dedicated to working diligently and fulfilling the trust they have in me,” she explained to IANS.
Kashish outlined her main objectives, emphasizing the need to enhance drainage systems and finish incomplete civic projects in her ward. She credited her parents, who have been involved in politics for over twenty years, as her source of inspiration.
“I frequently seek their advice, and their support is invaluable,” she noted.
She also highlighted the significance of technology in governance. “I aim to focus on grassroots initiatives and assist individuals in utilizing technology to access various government programs,” she added.
Expressing a mix of emotions, she said, “I feel a bit nervous but also extremely excited.”
The results of the elections across 28 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, excluding Mumbai, indicated that the BJP emerged as the dominant party, securing clear majorities or becoming the largest party in several corporations. Meanwhile, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena maintained control in a few critical areas. Other parties, including Congress, two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, AIMIM, and local parties, won in some regions, reflecting a mixed but BJP-centric outcome in urban Maharashtra.