- Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad
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Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Personal details Born October 15, 1902
Ambe, Dindori, NashikDied 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.
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 8185880433.
- "Information regarding a documentary about him". http://intelindia.com/videostore/documentaries.htm.
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.
Categories:- Recipients of the Padma Shri
- Converts to Buddhism
- Dalit activists
- Indian activists
- Indian Buddhists
- Indian politicians
- Marathi people
- People from Maharashtra
- 1902 births
- 1971 deaths
- B. R. Ambedkar
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