Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad
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| Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1902 Ambe, Dindori, Nashik |
| Died | december 29, 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Republican Party of India |
| Religion | Born as Hindu, Converted to Buddhism. |
Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad(October 15, 1902 - December 29, 1971) famously known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad was a politician and social worker from Maharashtra, India[1]. He had also been member of parliament representing the both houses Lok sabha and Rajya sabha[2]. He was honoured by Padma Shri in 1968 for his dedicated service to society. He was a close colleague and follower of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
The Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in his honour in 2002.[3]
[edit] Life
Dadasaheb was born on October 15, 1902 at village Ambe in Dindori tahasil of Nashik district in a peasant Mahar family.
[edit] References
- Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 8185880433.
- "Information regarding a documentary about him". http://intelindia.com/videostore/documentaries.htm.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 8185880433.
- ^ "Alphabetical list of Rajyasabha members since 1952". Government of India. http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=G. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- ^ http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/B/BHAURAO%20KRISHNARAO%20GAIKWAD
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