Gopal Chinaiya Shetty of Bharatiya Janata Party was re-elected to the Maharashtra legislative assembly in October 2009 from ward 152 of Borivali area in Mumbai. Shetty has held various positions in BJP, and won several awards as a municipal councillor. He is ranked twenty two in the MLA performance report of Praja Foundation.

Born:  January 31, 1954
Profession:  Businessman
Weight age allotted to parameters - Present and past 60 percent

                                                          Impression/Perception 40 percent

Shetty’s total score is 59/100

Total Local Area Development Funds utilized during Dec 2009 to March 2010- Rs 1.85 crore;    Marks: 5/5 

Expressing his dismay and  dissatisfaction at Praja’s ratings Shetty said “inspite of the fact that I am available to public 365 days a year they  have rated me low in  accessibility parameter, for fighting public causes five cases are  slapped against me.” Shetty  further asked, “In assembly we ask many questions  but the quality and no. of questions are chosen at discretion of Government. Can you blame the MLA if questions put by him or her are not answered?"