Bhaurao Gaikwad, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Bhaurao Gaikwad

Indian social activist and politician

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1902

Date of Death: 29-Dec-1971

Profession: politician

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad (15 October 1902 – 29 December 1971) popularly known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad, was an Indian politician and social worker from Maharashtra.
He was founder member of the Republican Party of India and was a member of parliament in both the Lok Sabha (1957 - 1962) and Rajya Sabha (1962 - 1968).
He was a close colleague and follower of human rights leader B.
R.
Ambedkar.
The people of Maharashtra honoured him with the sobriquet Karmaveer (King of actions) and the Government of India awarded him with Padma Shri in 1968 for his dedicated service to society.