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Indian politician Shantaram Potdukhe Died at 86
Shantaram Potdukhe is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament of India. Potdukhe was member of Lok Sabhas for four straight terms; 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Lok Sabhas of India. He represented the Chandrapur constituency of Maharashtra and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.
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- Indian politician Shantaram Potdukhe Died at 86
- Chandrapur Constituency Maharashtra loksabha Election Result 1980 Shantaram Potdukhe INCI
- Early life and education
- Political career
- References
Chandrapur Constituency Maharashtra loksabha Election Result 1980 Shantaram Potdukhe INC(I)
Early life and education
Shantaram Potdukhe was born in Chandrapur, in the state of Maharashtra. He holds BA and BJ degrees from Hislop College & Nagpur University respectively. After completing his education, Potdukhe worked as a journalist.
Political career
Shantaram Potdukhe joined Congress (I) and contested elections in 1980. He defeated Raje Vishveshvar Rao who was a member of the 6th Lok Sabha. Potdukhe was re-elected three subsequent terms from the same constituency and party. During his term as Member of Parliament, Potdukhe held position of Union Minister of State and was also member of several committees.