Burqa-Clad Woman Becomes Malegaon Mayor: Who is Nasreen Sheikh? Powers & Salary Revealed

• Nasreen Sheikh of the Islam Party made history by becoming Malegaon's mayor, defeating Shiv Sena's Lata Ghodke.
• She comes from a politically influential family; her mother-in-law, Tahira Sheikh, was also a former Malegaon mayor.
• Nasreen Sheikh, a graduate with command over Urdu and Marathi, started her political journey as a corporator.
• She secured the mayoral position with 43 votes, backed by the Islam Party, Samajwadi Party, and Congress.
• The mayor receives an honorarium of Rs 20,000-25,000 monthly, along with government accommodation and a vehicle.