Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad

Karmaveer
Dadasaheb Gaikwad

Dr. Ambedkar with Dadasaheb Gaikwad at Nashik
Personal details
Born 15 October 1902
Ambe, Dindori, Nashik
Died 29 December 1971 (1971-12-30) (aged 69)
Nationality Indian
Political party Republican Party of India

Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad (15 October 1902 – 29 December 1971) popularly known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad, was a politician and social worker from Maharashtra, India.[1] 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.[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

  1. Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 81-85880-43-3. 
  2. "Information regarding a documentary about him". 

Reference

  1. ↑ Kshirsagar, Ramchandra. Dalit Movement in India and its Leaders. pp. 214–217. ISBN 81-85880-43-3.
  2. ↑ "Alphabetical list of Rajyasabha members since 1952". Government of India. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
  3. ↑ http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/B/BHAURAO%20KRISHNARAO%20GAIKWAD
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