Remembering Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan on his Death Anniversary, Feb 26
Remembering Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan on his Death Anniversary, Feb 26
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Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan was an Indian politician and part of the Indian National Congress (INC). 

Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan 14 July 1920  and died on 26 February 2004 

He served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra twice (1975 – 1977 & 1986 – 1988). He was also Finance Minister and Home Minister of India in the various government of India. He died on 26 February 2004, at an age of 83.

Chavan completed his Bachelor of Arts from Madras University and LL.B. from Osmania University. 

He started his career as an advocate. He initiated the Student's Movement and gave up practice of law during the 'Quit Court' Movement in the former Hyderabad State.

Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan  was elected to Bombay State Assembly from Dharmabad in 1957. and to Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha from Dharmabad during 1962 election and from Bhokar during 1967, 1972 and 1978 elections.

His son Ashok Chavan also served as chief minister of Maharashtra.

Political Career Of Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan:

Membership of Various Legislative bodies

Bombay State Legislative Council, 1956

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, 1960–80

Lok Sabha, 1980-84 and 1985-86

Maharashtra Legislative Council, 8 July 1986 - 21 October 1988

Rajya Sabha from Maharshtra 28 October 1988- 2 April 1990, April 1990 - April 1996 and April 1996 - April 2002

Union Cabinet Ministerial Milestones:-
 

Committee on Rules, Rajya Sabha, 1992–96;

Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, 8 August 1981 to 18 July 1984

Defence, 2 August 1984 December 30, 1984

Home, 31 December 1984 – 12 March 1986

inance 25 June 1988 – 2 December 1989

Home, 21 June 1991 to May, 1996

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