Shankarrao Chavan

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.

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.

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

He also served as the home minister of India twice, from 31 December 1984 to 12 March 1986 in the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet, and from 21 June 1991 to 16 May 1996 in the P. V. Narasimha Rao cabinet.

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 the finance minister of India from 1988 to 1989 in Rajiv Gandhi ministry.