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1990 batch IAS officer has held key posts in Eknath Shinde’s erstwhile ministry, and also in CMOs of both Fadnavis and Thackeray

1. BMC welcomes its new commissioner, Bhushan Gagrani, following the EC`s directive
2. Abhijit Bangar and Amit Saini also assumed their roles on Wednesday
3. The state issued an order removing Ashwini Bhide and P Velrasu, on Tuesday evening

After two days of uncertainty, the BMC welcomes its new commissioner, Bhushan Gagrani, following the Election Commission of India’s directive. Alongside, Additional Commissioners Abhijit Bangar and Amit Saini also assumed their roles on Wednesday, marking the first instance of three top officials joining in a single day. The state issued an order removing two Additional Commissioners, Ashwini Bhide and P Velrasu, on Tuesday evening. However, the appointment of the new civic chief was confirmed by the EC on Wednesday afternoon, leading to a swift transition.

The news of the order went viral around 3 pm. The waiting area for the commissioner’s office was vacant at that time. “The commissioner left at 3 pm. His belongings like trophies, certificates, and photo frames were packed on Tuesday evening itself. So, there wasn’t anything left behind,” said an employee of the BMC. Chahal returned with newly appointed Bhushan Gagrani at 5.15 pm.

BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani

Gagrani commended Chahal for his efforts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. “Around two years ago, I attended one meeting in the BMC while I was Urban Development Secretary. Chahal told me that time that he would welcome me in his chair soon. His words have come true,” said Gagrani. Chahal had taken charge in May 2020 amid the pandemic. However, Chahal's tenure faced scrutiny due to various allegations of irregularities and corruption.

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Known for his low-profile style of functioning and as a shrewd administrator, Gagrani has managed to put big-ticket projects of all the chief ministers he has worked with on track without ruffling feathers in political circles.

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With an all-India third rank, Gagrani was the first IAS officer to have cleared the examination in Marathi language. A postgraduate from Kolhapur’s Shivaji University, he also holds an LLB and MBA degree from University of Birmingham. He has a PhD in management from Mumbai University.

Gagrani has held positions in tourism, medical education, public health department, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and Urban Development department.