Ashish Shelar (born 3 October 1972) is an Indian politician and cricket administrator belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party.

He served as Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member representing Vandre West since 2014.

On 9 September 2015, Shelar gained controversy when he helped ban the sale of meat for 8 days for the annual Jain celebration, Paryushana, at which time total fast from any and every food is required.

The ban was criticized by the BJP's Maharashtra coalition partner, Shiv Sena.

[8] A native from Sindhudurg district of Konkan, Ashish was born in chawl system dwelling of mill-workers area.