Shantaram Potdukhe
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Shantaram Potdukhe | |
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| शांताराम पोटदुखे | |
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| Union Minister of State, for Finance | |
| In office 21 June 1991 – 17 Jan 1993 | |
| Prime Minister | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Faleiro |
| Succeeded by | M. V. Chandrashekara Murthy |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office Jan 1980 – May 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Raje Vishveshvar Rao |
| Succeeded by | Hansraj Gangaram Ahir |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1933 |
| Died | 23 September 2018 (aged 85) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| 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 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 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]
Political career
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]
