Shankarrao Chavan
| Shankarrao Chavan | |
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| शंकरराव चव्हाण | |
S.B. Chavan
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| Minister of Finance | |
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In office 25 June 1988 – 2 December 1989 |
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| Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Preceded by | N. D. Tiwari |
| Succeeded by | Madhu Dandavate |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
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In office 21 June 1991 – 16 May 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Preceded by | Chandra Shekhar |
| Succeeded by | Murali Manohar Joshi |
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In office 31 December 1984 – 12 March 1986 |
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| Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Preceded by | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Succeeded by | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| 5th Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
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In office 12 March 1986 – 26 June 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Shivajirao Nilangekar Patil |
| Succeeded by | Sharad Pawar |
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In office 21 February 1975 – 16 April 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Vasantrao Naik |
| Succeeded by | Vasantdada Patil |
| Presidents of the Bharat Scouts and Guides | |
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In office 1983–1998 |
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| Preceded by | Jagjivan Ram |
| Succeeded by | Rameshwar Thakur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1920 |
| Died | 26 February 2004 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Religion | Hindu |
Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan (14 July 1920 – 26 February 2004) was an Indian politician who served twice as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1975 until 1977 and from 13 March 1986 until 24 June 1988. He was Finance Minister of India from 1987 to 1990, and served as Home Minister of India in the Narasimha Rao cabinet from 21 June 1991 – 16 May 1996. Before he served as Home Minister of India in the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet 31 December 1984 – 12 March 1986.
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.
He 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. His daughter-in-law and Ashok Chavan's wife, Ameeta Ashokrao Chavan currently represents Bhokar in Maharashtra Vidhan sabha.
Shankarrao served as chief Minister of Maharashtra on two separate occasions.
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