Shantaram Potdukhe
| Shantaram Potdukhe | |
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| Member of Parliament, 10th Lok Sabha | |
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In office Jun 1991 – May 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Hansraj Gangaram Ahir |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 9th Lok Sabha | |
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In office Dec 1989 – Mar 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 8th Lok Sabha | |
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In office Dec 1984 – Nov 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 7th Lok Sabha | |
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In office Jan 1980 – Dec 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Raje Vishveshvar Rao |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
30 January 1933 Chandrapur, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Sudha Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Children | 1 son & 1 daughter |
| Parents | Rajeshwar Paikaji Potdukhe (father) |
| Alma mater | Hislop College & Nagpur University |
| Profession | Journalist, agriculturist & Politician |
| Portfolio | Union Minister of State, Finance |
Shantaram Potdukhe is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament of India. Potdukhe was member of Lok Sabhas for four straight terms; 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Lok Sabhas of India. He represented the Chandrapur constituency of Maharashtra and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.
Shantaram Potdukhe was born in Chandrapur, in the state of Maharashtra. He holds BA and BJ degrees from Hislop College & Nagpur University respectively. After completing his education, Potdukhe worked as a journalist.
Shantaram Potdukhe joined Congress (I) and contested elections in 1980. He defeated Raje Vishveshvar Rao who was a member of the 6th Lok Sabha. Potdukhe was re-elected three subsequent terms from the same constituency and party. During his term as Member of Parliament, Potdukhe held position of Union Minister of State and was also member of several committees.
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