Sana Malik
Sana Malik | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nawab Malik |
| Constituency | Anushakti Nagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) |
| Political party | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Parent | Nawab Malik (father) |
| Education | B.Arch, LL.B. (University of Mumbai) |
Sana Malik (born 1986) is an Indian politician, architect, and lawyer. She currently serves as the Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Anushakti Nagar Assembly constituency, representing the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). She is the daughter of senior NCP leader and former Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik.[1]
Early life and education
Sana Malik was born and brought up in Mumbai. She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from Rizvi College of Architecture and later pursued a degree in law (LL.B.) from Rizvi Law College, affiliated with the University of Mumbai.[2]
Political career
Sana Malik entered politics in 2017, when she contested the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections from L ward. Although she didn’t win, the experience laid the foundation for her political journey.[3] She has since held several leadership roles within the NCP, including serving as the Vice-President of the Maharashtra State Rashtrawadi Yuvati Congress in 2020 and as the State Spokesperson for NCP Maharashtra in 2024.
In the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, she was elected from Anushakti Nagar constituency, succeeding her father. She defeated activist Fahad Ahmad by a margin of 3,378 votes, receiving 49,341 votes in total.[4][5] She is one of the 78 first-time MLAs in the current Assembly.[6][7] She currently serves as a member of the Minority Welfare Committee and the Women and Child Welfare Committee in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Legislative work
In her very first speech in the Assembly, Malik raised environmental concerns about the operation of Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants in Deonar, calling for their closure due to pollution. Following this, the BMC ordered the shutdown of the JSW RMC plant and issued compliance notices to others.[8] She has also advocated for policy changes to allow women the freedom to choose whether to include their father's or husband's name in official documents, arguing for more inclusive and respectful administrative practices.[9] In another Assembly intervention, she flagged the misuse of free beds in charitable hospitals and urged the government to ensure accountability and transparency in the system.[10]
References
- ^ "HT Interview: "The work my father and I have done is our strongest endorsement," says Sana Malik". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Sana Malik(Nationalist Congress Party(NCP)):Constituency- ANUSHAKTI NAGAR(MUMBAI SUBURBAN) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Anushakti Nagar Election Result 2024". oneindia.com.
- ^ "Maharashtra election: Sana Malik defeats Fahad Ahmad in Anushakti Nagar". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Anushakti Nagar Election Result 2024 LIVE: Sana Malik of NCP Wins". News18. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Sana Malik Shaikh Candidate Profile - Anushakti Nagar". myneta.info. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Maharashtra Election 2024: NCP's Sana Malik Shaikh Wins Anushakti Nagar, Defeats Fahad Ahmad (Swara Bhasker's Husband)". abplive.com. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "FPJ Impact: BMC Orders Closure of JSW RMC Plant in Deonar". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "First-time NCP MLA Sana Malik Shaikh Advocates For Women's Right To Choose Names In Official Records". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai: MLA Sana Malik Shaikh Flags Misuse Of Free Beds In Charitable Hospitals; Seeks Govt Accountability". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 7 July 2025.