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IN PHOTOS: Ashwini Bhide takes charge as BMC commissioner

Updated On: 31 March, 2026 09:40 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Ashwini Bhide takes charge as the first woman Commissioner of the BMC, marking a historic moment for Mumbai. The 1995-batch IAS officer assumed office at the BMC headquarters in Fort, succeeding Bhushan Gagrani. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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IAS Ashwini Bhide takes charge as Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
IAS Ashwini Bhide takes charge as Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
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Ashwin Bhide on Wednesday marks a historic moment by becoming the first woman to head the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Ashwin Bhide on Wednesday marks a historic moment by becoming the first woman to head the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

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Bhide assumes office at the BMC headquarters in Fort, succeeding outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani

Bhide assumes office at the BMC headquarters in Fort, succeeding outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani

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A formal handover ceremony at the BMC headquarters sees Ashwini Bhide take charge from Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday evening

A formal handover ceremony at the BMC headquarters sees Ashwini Bhide take charge from Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday evening

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Ashwini Bhide is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre who previously served as the Addition General Secretary at Chief Minister's office

Ashwini Bhide is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre who previously served as the Addition General Secretary at Chief Minister's office

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Outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani hands over the charge to Ashwini Bhide at the BMC headquarters in Fort

Outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani hands over the charge to Ashwini Bhide at the BMC headquarters in Fort

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