Bhaurao Gaikwad
Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1902 Ambe, Dindori, Nashik |
| Died | December 29, 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Republican Party of India |
Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad(October 15, 1902 - December 29, 1971) 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]
Life
Dadasaheb was born on October 15, 1902 at village Ambe in Dindori tahasil of Nashik district in a peasant Mahar family.
References
- Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 81-85880-43-3.
- "Information regarding a documentary about him".
Notes
- ^ Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 81-85880-43-3.
- ^ "Alphabetical list of Rajyasabha members since 1952". Government of India. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- ^ http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/B/BHAURAO%20KRISHNARAO%20GAIKWAD