Sudhakarrao Naik
| Sudhakarrao Naik | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
| In office 25 June 1991 – 22 February 1993 | |
| Governor | C. Subramaniam P. C. Alexander |
| Preceded by | Sharad Pawar |
| Succeeded by | Sharad Pawar |
| 16th Governor of Himachal Pradesh | |
| In office 30 July 1994 – 17 September 1995 | |
| Preceded by | V. Ratnam (Additional Charge) |
| Succeeded by | Mahabir Prasad (Additional Charge) |
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Washim | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Pundlikrao Ramji Gawali |
| Succeeded by | Bhavana Pundlikrao Gawali |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Pusad | |
| In office 1978 – 22 February 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1934 Gavli village in Yavatmal district |
| Died | 10 May 2001 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Religion | Hindu |
Sudhakarrao Rajusing Naik (21 August 1934 – 10 May 2001) was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 25 June 1991 until 22 February 1993. Born at the remote Gavli village in Yavatmal district in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, he was nephew of Mr Vasantrao Naik who was Chief Minister of Maharashtra for 11 years.
Career
He started his political career from his rural base as Sarpanch or village head. He was Member of Legislative Assembly for Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha from Pusad (Vidhan Sabha constituency) 5 times winning elections of 1978, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1999 elections.[1] He was the Chief Minister during the Mumbai riots of 1992–1993, and he did not do anything to stop the riots
He became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 25 June 1991. His tenure was notorious for the "severe failure" to control the Bombay Riots. The Justice Srikrishna Commission blames the "effete political leadership" of the Congress(I) Government headed by Sudhakarrao Naik and the police force, whose "built-in bias" against Muslims "became more pronounced with murderous attacks on the constabulary and officers." The commission held that Sudhakarrao Naik "failed to act promptly and effectively and give clear-cut directives.".[2]
Mr Naik's tenure as Chief Minister was also noted for his attempt to destroy the clout of the Mumbai Underworld and bring them under the aegis of the law. He arrested the well-known gangsters Pappu Kalani, MLA from Ulhasnagar, and Bhai Thakur (brother of gangster-MLA Hitendra Thakur, and he started to destroy their money and muscle power.[3]
However, politically, his differences with Sharad Pawar grew, and ultimately he had to resign. At one point, Sudhakarrao made a statement that Sharad Pawar had asked him to "go easy on Pappu Kalani".[4]
He is also remembered for his work in water conservation.
He served as governor of Himachal Pradesh from 30 July 1994 to 17 September 1995.[5] In 1998, he was elected to 12th Lok Sabha from Washim (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]
References
- ↑ "Elections results analysis 1978–2004". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ↑ "The Shiv Sena indicted". Frontline.
- ↑ Dionne Bunsha (17 December 2004). "The States: Dons in a new role". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ↑ Gouri Shah (11 October 2004). "The F-factor: Kalani certain of clean sweep". The Economic Times. Retrieved 24 May 2007.
- ↑ http://himachalrajbhavan.nic.in/past_governors.html
- ↑ http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/members/lokprev.aspx
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| Preceded by Sharad Pawar |
Chief Minister of Maharashtra 25 June 1991 – 22 February 1993 |
Succeeded by Sharad Pawar |