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Shankarrao Chavan

Shankarrao Chavan
शंकरराव चव्हाण
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S.B. Chavan
Minister of Finance
In office
25 June 1988 – 2 December 1989
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Preceded by N. D. Tiwari
Succeeded by Madhu Dandavate
Minister of Home Affairs
In office
21 June 1991 – 16 May 1996
Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao
Preceded by Chandra Shekhar
Succeeded by Murali Manohar Joshi
In office
31 December 1984 – 12 March 1986
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Preceded by P. V. Narasimha Rao
Succeeded by P. V. Narasimha Rao
5th Chief Minister of Maharashtra
In office
12 March 1986 – 26 June 1988
Preceded by Shivajirao Nilangekar Patil
Succeeded by Sharad Pawar
In office
21 February 1975 – 16 April 1977
Preceded by Vasantrao Naik
Succeeded by Vasantdada Patil
Presidents of the Bharat Scouts and Guides
In office
1983–1998
Preceded by Jagjivan Ram
Succeeded by Rameshwar Thakur
Personal details
Born (1920-07-14)14 July 1920
Died 26 February 2004(2004-02-26) (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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