In an age where politics is often defined by shifting loyalties and personal ambition, Shweta Desai has emerged as a refreshing exception. A Deputy Head from the Goregaon Assembly representing the Youth Wing (Yuva Sena) of Shiv Sena (UBT), she is today widely recognised as a committed grassroots leader who believes in discipline, service, and ideology over convenience.
BMC Elections: Loyalty Over Ambition
Shweta Desai was seen as a strong aspiring candidate for the upcoming BMC elections on 15th January from Ward No. 51. However, with multiple aspirants and the absence of a unified internal consensus as per sources, the seat is now being contested by Aarti Sachin Chavan from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), in alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
At a time when some aspirants chose rebellion or ideological shifts, Shweta Desai took a principled stand. Acting on the guidance of senior leaders — Sunil Prabhu, Amol Kirtikar, and other Goregaon seniors — she embraced the party-first approach, setting aside personal ambition to strengthen alliance unity. Today, she is actively campaigning to ensure Aarti Sachin Chavan’s victory from Ward No. 51.
Respect Earned in the ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ Era
In a political climate marked by frequent defections, Shweta Desai’s unwavering loyalty has earned her deep respect among party workers, leaders, and local citizens. Her actions reaffirm a simple but powerful belief — that ideology, organisation, and collective strength must always come before individual gain.
Rooted in Service, Driven by Purpose
Beyond politics, Shweta Desai leads Arogya Sakhi Pad Bank, a grassroots NGO working for women’s health, dignity, and awareness. Her consistent on-ground presence as a social worker and party representative has built genuine trust across Goregaon’s neighbourhoods.
Mentorship & the Road Ahead
As a close associate of Amol Kirtikar — a leader known for his loyalty and near-miss parliamentary defeat by just 48 votes — Shweta Desai has imbibed the same values of discipline and perseverance. Today, she stands as a benchmark of loyalty and credibility in Goregaon’s political landscape.
As she celebrates her birthday on 2nd January, Goregaon salutes an young and aspiring leader who has chosen values over visibility and commitment over convenience.
Best wishes to Shweta Desai for a future dedicated to making Goregaon a truly class-apart place to live.
