Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan (14 July 1920 – 26 February 2004) was an Indian politician who served as the chief minister of Maharashtra twice from 1975 until 1977 and from 13 March 1986 until 26 June 1988.

Early life and family

Chavan was born at Paithan Village, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. 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 the 1962 election and from Bhokar during 1967, 1972 and 1978 elections. His son Ashok Chavan served as chief minister of Maharashtra. His daughter-in-law and Ashok Chavan's wife, Ameeta Ashokrao Chavan represented Bhokar in Maharashtra Vidhan sabha.

Political career

Membership in legislative and parliament bodies

Leadership in Rajya Sabha

Chief Minister

Shankarrao served as chief Minister of Maharashtra on two occasions. The Emergency]] declared by prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Sanjay Gandhi, the son of the prime minister became the power behind the throne and Chavan had to meet Sanjay first to get an appointment with the prime minister

Union Cabinet Minister, Government of India

Positions

Chancellor

President

Chairman

Member

In Memory

Shankarrao Chavan Vidyalaya and Jr College, Khaparkheda dist. Nagpur