Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad
| Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 October 1902 Ambe, Dindori, Nashik |
| Died | 29 December 1971 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Republican Party of India |
| Religion | Born as Hindu, Converted to Buddhism. |
Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad(15 October 1902 – 29 December 1971) known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad was a politician and social worker from Maharashtra, India.[1] He is founder member of Republican Party of India.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 15 October 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 23 March 2009.
- ↑ http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/B/BHAURAO%20KRISHNARAO%20GAIKWAD
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