[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yashwantrao Chavan was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a crucial role in shaping India’s history. Born on March 12, 1913, in Deorashtre, Sangli State, British India, he was a key figure in the Indian National Congress and held various important positions in the Indian government .He was born into a Kunbi-Maratha family and lost his father at a young age. He was raised by his uncle and mother, who instilled in him the values of self-dependency and patriotism. He studied at the University of Mumbai and ILS Law College, graduating with a law degree in 1941.Chavan’s political career spanned over four decades, during which he held various positions.He served as the Minister of Defence from 1962 to 1966.<\/p>\n
He was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, serving from 1960 to 1962.
\nHe was the third Chief Minister of Bombay State, serving from 1956 to 1960.
\nChavan was a strong advocate for social democracy and played a crucial role in establishing co-operatives in Maharashtra. He was also a prolific writer and established the Marathi Sahitya Mandal. Chavan passed away on November 25, 1984, in New Delhi, India.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6850″ img_size=”250*200″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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