Nationality Indian Party Republican Party of India Died December 29, 1971 | Role Politician Name Bhaurao Gaikwad | |
Political party Republican Party of India Religion Born as Hindu, Converted to Buddhism. | ||
Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad (15 October 1902 – 29 December 1971) popularly known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad, was a politician and social worker from Maharashtra, India. He was founder member of Republican Party of India. He had also been member of parliament representing the both houses Lok sabha and Rajya sabha. 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.
Life
Dadasaheb was born on 15 October 1902 at village Ambe in Dindori tahasil of Nashik district in a peasant Mahar family.
References
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