Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad

Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad (July 18, 1924 – November 12, 2018 ) was a freedom fighter and leader of Communist Party of India (CPI). He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1957-1962. He became the first Leader of Opposition in the Council and held the post from 1960 to 1962. He represented Manmad constituency from 1985 to 1990. He also headed the Manmad Municipal Council here in 1974 and fought for many years for the welfare of farmers.[1][2]

Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
In office
1957–1962
Leader of Opposition of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
In office
1960–1962
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
In office
1985–1990
Preceded byKanhaiyalal Chunilal Nahar
Succeeded byJaganath Murlidhar Dhatrak
ConstituencyManmad
Personal details
Born(1924-07-18)July 18, 1924
Manmad, Bombay Presidency, British India
DiedNovember 12, 2018(2018-11-12) (aged 94)
Political partyCommunist Party of India

References

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  1. ^ "Former legislator Madhavrao Gaikwad dies". 12 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Former legislator Madhavrao Gaikwad passes away at 95". The New Indian Express.