Sachin Ahir

Social worker, Politician

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial worker, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/03/1972
Age54 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Sachin Ahir

30/06/2026

Sachin Ahir, a senior leader and close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, formally joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena on June 30, 2026, marking a major setback for the Uddhav Thackeray group. Immediately after switching sides, Ahir filed his nomination for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council as a Mahayuti candidate, aiming to secure the position in the upcoming election.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSachin Mohan Ahir
Famous forBeing minister in Maharashtra government, close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, nephew of underworld don Arun Gawli

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySmt. Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics, Linking Road, Bandra Mumbai-400050
Qualification12th Pass

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteAhir (Yadav)
Languages
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date06/04/2000
Wife/SpouseSangeeta Ahir (Producer)
Children
  • Kiran Ahir
  • Aishwarya Ahir

Family

FatherMohan Bania
MotherAshalata Gawli
Maternal UncleArun Gawli (Gangster turned politician)
SisterAsha Gawli (Uncle's wife)

Career

Political Party
  • Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (1999-2019)
  • Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (2019-2026)
  • Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) (2026)
Political Journey
  • 1999: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, first term, from Worli constituency
  • 2004: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, second term
  • 2009: Re-elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, third term
  • 2009: Appointed Minister of State for Housing, Industries and Environment in Maharashtra government
  • 2014: Lost Assembly election to undivided Shiv Sena candidate Sunil Shinde
  • 2019: Quit NCP and joined undivided Shiv Sena
  • 2020: Appointed Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena
  • 2022: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Council, first term
  • 2024: Played organisational role in Sena UBT retaining Worli seat
  • 2026: Crossed over to Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena, filed nomination for Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council
Positions Held
  • Member of State for Housing, Industries and Environment (2009)
  • Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (2020)
  • Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council (2022)
  • Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council (Nominee, 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sachin Ahir is from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2. His father was employed by Air India.
3. Started his public career with his uncle Arun Gawli and the labour unions of Mumbai.
4. Joined the Rashtriya Mill Mazdoor Sangh in 1993 and became its first secretary and then its president.
5. His involvement in wage negotiations and labour settlements gave him significant influence among mill workers in Mumbai.
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