Former Maharashtra minister and veteran freedom fighter Shankarrao Gedam passed away here, family sources said
Nagpur: Former Maharashtra minister and veteran freedom fighter Shankarrao Gedam passed away here, family sources said.
He was 95. Gedam, who was a staunch protagonist of a separate Vidarbha state, died at his home in the city last night.
A qualified lawyer, Gedam had represented Katol Assembly seat in Nagpur four times - in 1952, 1957, 1962 and
1972.
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He was minister for food and civil supplies in the Vasantrao Naik Cabinet in 1975-76 and public works minister in
Vasantdada Patil Cabinet in 1977-78. Gedam is survived by two sons and as many daughters. His last rites were performed here today.
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