Shantaram_Potdukhe
Shantaram Potdukhe
Indian politician
Shantaram Rajeshwar Potdukhe (30 January 1933 – 23 September 2018) was 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 was a member of the Indian National Congress political party.[1][2][3][4][5]
Shantaram Potdukhe | |
|---|---|
| शांताराम पोटदुखे | |
| Member of Parliament, 10th Lok Sabha | |
| In office Jun 1991 – May 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Hansraj Gangaram Ahir |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 9th Lok Sabha | |
| In office Dec 1989 – Mar 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 8th Lok Sabha | |
| In office Dec 1984 – Nov 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Member of Parliament, 7th Lok Sabha | |
| In office Jan 1980 – Dec 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Raje Vishveshvar Rao |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1933-01-30)30 January 1933 Chandrapur, Maharashtra, British India |
| Died | 23 September 2018(2018-09-23) (aged 85) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | none |
| Spouse | Sudha |
| Children | 1 son & 1 daughter |
| Parent | Rajeshwar Paikaji Potdukhe (father) |
| Alma mater | Hislop College & Nagpur University |
| Profession | Journalist, agriculturist & Politician |
| Portfolio | Union Minister of State, Finance |
Shantaram Potdukhe was born in Chandrapur, in the state of Maharashtra. He held BA and BJ degrees from Hislop College & Nagpur University respectively. After completing his education, Potdukhe worked as a journalist.[1]
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 to 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.[2][1][6]
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1980 | 1984 | Member, 07th Lok Sabha |
| 02 | 1984 | 1989 | Member, 08th Lok Sabha |
| 03 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting |
| 04 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, MoCA |
| 05 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tourism |
| 06 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Science & Technology |
| 07 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Ocean Development |
| 08 | 1985 | 1989 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Space |
| 09 | 1989 | 1991 | Member, 09th Lok Sabha |
| 10 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Rules Committee |
| 11 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Consultative Committee, Department of Atomic Energy |
| 12 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Science & Technology |
| 13 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Ocean Development |
| 14 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Space |
| 15 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Consultative Committee, Department of Electronics |
| 16 | 1991 | 1996 | Member, 10th Lok Sabha |
| 17 | 1991 | 1996 | Union Minister of State, Finance |
- "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Election Results 1980" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Election Results 1984" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Election Results 1989" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Election Results 1991" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.