Advocate Monali Hirpara – Ward 2 , Surat

Early Life and Education

Monali Hirpara was born in the year 1994 and is the daughter of Arvindbhai Hirpara. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in 2014 and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree in 2017 from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), a reputed institution in Surat. In addition to her political role, Monali Hirpara is also a practicing advocate.

Political Career

Monali Hirpara began her political journey with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested the 2021 Surat Municipal Corporation elections. She was elected as a corporator from the Amroli–Mota Varachha–Kathor (Ward No. 2). She was part of the significant breakthrough for AAP in Gujarat, where the party won 27 seats in the Surat Municipal Corporation, emerging as the principal opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which held the majority.

Monali quickly became a prominent young face of the party at the local level. Though she does not currently hold any ministerial post or senior leadership position within the party, she has actively participated in key civic and political initiatives representing the voice of the people from her ward.

Major Achievements

According to Surat Municipal Corporation records for her ward:

Total grant allocated: ₹12,917,809
Certified for use: ₹10,109,182
Amount allocated in certifiable tasks: ₹2,808,627
Funds spent: ₹6,946,534.89
Unspent funds remaining: ₹3,162,647.11
Balance funds yet to be utilized: ₹5,971,274.11

This reflects a strong focus on deploying public funds for development-related works.

The funds were directed toward essential civic works such as improvement of solid waste management, public health infrastructure, vector control programs, and initiatives under the Smart City mission. Her efforts demonstrate a clear intent to improve the quality of civic life for the residents of her ward.

Key Political Initiatives

Monali Hirpara has actively advocated for improvements in sanitation, waste management, and health services. She played an important role in raising local issues within the municipal framework and worked to ensure that service delivery was responsive and efficient.

She was also actively involved in AAP’s internal protests and delegations, especially during the period of political turmoil when several AAP corporators defected to other parties. She stood firmly with her party and participated in formal meetings with the municipal authorities, demanding the suspension of defected councillors and calling for fresh elections to uphold the democratic mandate.

Contributions

Monali Hirpara’s contribution to Surat's civic administration includes supervising the implementation of developmental work in her ward, attending regular council meetings, and representing the concerns of her constituents. She has consistently worked toward transparency and accountability in the execution of ward-level projects.

Through her background in law, she has also been vocal in ensuring that administrative actions follow legal processes, especially concerning political defection and citizen rights.

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Personal Life

At the time of her election in 2021, Monali Hirpara was 27 years old. According to her election affidavit, she had declared total assets of approximately Rs. 2.78 lakh and had no liabilities. She also confirmed that she had no pending criminal cases against her, reflecting a clean public record.

Professionally, she identifies as a full-time corporator and active advocate. Her dual roles enable her to serve the public both in the civic administration and in the legal domain.

Legacy and Future Prospects

As one of the youngest corporators in the Surat Municipal Corporation, Monali Hirpara represents the new generation of grassroots leaders. Her educational background, transparency, and consistent presence in public life have set a positive example for youth participation in politics.

With a substantial part of her ward's development funds already utilized and more projects in the pipeline, she is expected to complete several pending works related to health and infrastructure. Her active resistance to political defection within her party also underlines her commitment to ethical politics and party integrity.

Promises and Future Commitments

During her campaign and throughout her tenure, Monali Hirpara has made several commitments to her ward. These include:

Improvement of waste disposal systems and ensuring better sanitation facilities.
Strengthening public health services and maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases.
Utilizing municipal grants effectively for road improvements, drainage works, and other essential infrastructure upgrades.
Opposing defection and supporting legal action to ensure that voters' mandates are respected.
Pledging to continue ongoing development work and ensure timely completion of sanctioned civic projects.

Work Completed in Ward No. 2 by Monali Arvindbhai Hirpara

1. Water Line at Shivpark Society, TP 25, Mota Varachha, FP No. 112

Sanction No.: 1002021396
Date: 16‑Dec‑2021
Amount: ₹17,150

2. Street Light at Jay Residency Co‑op Housing Society

Sanction No.: 1002021456
Date: 29‑Dec‑2021
Amount: ₹6,657

3. Smart School Equipment at NPSS School No. 309

Sanction No.: 1002021861
Date: 14‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹500,000

4. Street Light at Vilario Bungalows Society, TP 24, Mota Varachha

Sanction No.: 1002021890
Date: 16‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹29,800

5. Street Light at Laxmi Residency Society, TP 25

Sanction No.: 1002021893
Date: 16‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹8,800

6. Drainage Line at Laxmi Residency Society, TP 25, FP No. 37, Block 347

Sanction No.: 1002021897
Date: 16‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹81,000

7. C.C. Road at Shivkrupa Society, TP 25, FP No. 112

Sanction No.: 1002021920
Date: 16‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹117,850

8. Street Light at Shivpark Society, TP 25

Sanction No.: 1002021934
Date: 19‑Mar‑2022
Amount: ₹8,800

9. C.C. Road at Radhika Residency Society, TP 25, Block 348, FP 38

Sanction No.: 100202293
Date: 16‑Apr‑2022
Amount: ₹182,300

10. Smart Classroom Equipment at NPSS School No. 309

Sanction No.: 1002022108
Date: 18‑Apr‑2022
Amount: ₹170,000

11. C.C. Road at Hariom Row House, TP 24, Utran, Block 176/2, FP 38/B

Sanction No.: 1002022269
Date: 11‑May‑2022
Amount: ₹482,500

12. Drainage Line at Sneh‑Sagar Society Vibhag‑2, TP 25, FP 110, Block 20

Sanction No.: 1002022357
Date: 01‑Jun‑2022
Amount: ₹182,000

13. Street Light at Omkar Row House Co‑op Housing Society, TP 73, Utran–Mota Varachha

Sanction No.: 1002022427
Date: 18‑Jun‑2022
Amount: ₹54,540

14. C.C. Road at Nilkanth Residency, TP 24, Block 264, FP 122

Sanction No.: 1002022618
Date: 29‑Aug‑2022
Amount: ₹251,250

15. Street Light at Sai Row House, TP 66, Kosad–Variyav, FP 385

Sanction No.: 1002022799
Date: 01‑Oct‑2022
Amount: ₹47,600

16. Water Line at Amrut Residency, TP 25, FP 124

Sanction No.: 1002022903
Date: 13‑Oct‑2022
Amount: ₹38,400

17. Street Light at Vrajdham Society, TP 24, Mota Varachha–Utran

Sanction No.: 1002022941
Date: 19‑Oct‑2022
Amount: ₹49,600

18. Street Light at Sai Shraddha Society, TP 24

Sanction No.: 10020221115
Date: 02‑Nov‑2022
Amount: ₹22,100

19. C.C. Road at Sneh Mudra Row House, TP 18, Mota Varachha, FP No. 06

Sanction No.: 10020221337
Date: 28‑Dec‑2022
Amount: ₹433,400

20. C.C. Road at Hare Krishna Residency, TP 25, FP 21, Block 328

Sanction No.: 10020221396
Date: 07‑Jan‑2023
Amount: ₹305,000

21. C.C. Road at Jay Bhavani Society, TP 18, FP 59/60, Block 112

Sanction No.: 10020221398
Date: 07‑Jan‑2023
Amount: ₹261,400

22. Waterline at Jay Residency, TP 66, Kosad–Variyav, FP 218

Sanction No.: 10020221410
Date: 10‑Jan‑2023
Amount: ₹42,000

23. Water Line at Omkar Row House, TP 73, Utran, FP No. 02

Sanction No.: 10020221599
Date: 09‑Feb‑2023
Amount: ₹90,700

24. Smart Board (No. 5) at NPSS School No. 309, Ward No. 02

Sanction No.: 10020221741
Date: 17‑Mar‑2023
Amount: ₹1,300,000

25. C.C. Road at Kasturi Bungalows Society, TP 25, FP 19,20

Sanction No.: 100202328
Date: 12‑Apr‑2023
Amount: ₹492,700

26. C.C. Road at Punitdham Co‑op Housing Society, TP 18, FP 74–82

Sanction No.: 1002023367
Date: 17‑Aug‑2023
Amount: ₹1,290,000

27. C.C. Road at Krishna Park Society, TP 73, Utran, Block 114

Sanction No.: 10020231564
Date: 20‑Dec‑2023
Amount: ₹354,100

28. C.C. Road at Vrajdham Society, TP 24, Block 246, FP 107

Sanction No.: 1002024264
Date: 31‑Jul‑2024
Amount: ₹735,000

29. Street Light at Sukh Shanti Row House Co‑op Society, Block 323, Moje‑Velanja

Sanction Nos.: 10020241167 (₹282,000) and 10020241168 (₹100,000)
Date: 21‑Nov‑2024

30. Street Light at Kiran Residency Co‑op Society, Moje‑Umara, Block 24‑B

Sanction No.: 10020241181
Date: 21‑Nov‑2024
Amount: ₹129,000 (SMC)