A Daughter’s Gift of Life: Dr. Mamta Shivtare Donates Kidney to Save Father Vijay Shivtare
A Daughter’s Gift of Life: Dr. Mamta Shivtare Donates Kidney to Save Father Vijay Shivtare
Mumbai, March 31, 2026: In an extraordinary act of filial devotion, former Maharashtra minister and Purandar MLA Vijay Shivtare underwent a successful kidney transplant on Monday, March 30, 2026, at a private hospital in Mumbai. The donor was none other than his daughter, Dr. Mamta Shivtare, who selflessly donated her kidney to save her father’s life.
Vijay Shivtare had been battling a serious kidney condition for several years, with both kidneys failing and requiring regular dialysis. His health had been steadily deteriorating. In this critical situation, Dr. Mamta Shivtare, moved by her father’s condition, stepped forward to donate one of her kidneys, ensuring he could regain his health.
Post-surgery, both Vijay Shivtare and Dr. Mamata Shivtare are reported to be in stable condition. Close family members highlighted Mamata’s selfless act as giving her father a new lease on life. Dr. Mamta Shivtare is married to IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, who praised his wife’s courageous decision in a heartfelt social media post, lauding her sacrifice and devotion.
Shivdeep Lande wrote about the emotional journey, emphasizing how his wife handled the numerous medical tests, legal formalities, and documentation over the past three months single-handedly, and how her selfless act reaffirmed the invaluable role of a daughter in a family.
About Vijay Shivtare:
Vijay Shivtare is a prominent leader from Purandar Assembly constituency in Pune district. He won the assembly elections in 2009 and 2014 but lost in 2019. He has served as Minister of State for Water Resources in the Maharashtra government. In recent years, he joined the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena and regained political prominence.
This heartwarming incident has been widely covered in Marathi media, highlighting both the personal sacrifice of Dr. Mamta Shivtare and the enduring bond between a father and daughter.
