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Sonubhau Dagadu Baswant

Sonubhau Dagadu Baswant (10 February 1915 – 16 December 1987) was an India agriculturist and politician from Thane, Maharashtra. He was the member of parliament from the Thane constituency of Maharashtra and a member of the Indian National Congress.[1]

Personal life

Baswant was born in Khutghar, Shahpur Thane district, he was married to Parwatibai and resided at Shahpur in Thane district. He was an agriculturist by profession.

Other positions held

  • Member of Thane District Development Board (1952–1959)
  • President of Thane District Congress Committee (1959–1964)
  • Member of All India Congress Committee (1964–1967)
  • Chairman of the Shahapur Taluka Co-operative Milk Production Union (1963–1987)
  • Member of the Maharashtra State Forest Development Board and Maharashtra Development Co-operative Union
  • President of Ambernath Ordnance Factory National Employees Union[2]

Legacy

Many Roads, Schools and Colleges in Shahpur has been named in his honour.

References

  1. ^ India. Parliament. Lok Sabha (2003). Indian Parliamentary Companion: Who's who of Members of Lok Sabha. India: Lok Sabha Secretariat.
  2. ^ "Official biographical sketch". Parliament of India website. Retrieved 22 February 2012.