Ramrao Deshmukh
Ramrao Madhavrao Deshmukh was a prominent political and academic personality from Amravati, Maharashtra. He was one of the very few Barristers from the region at that time.[1]
Ramrao Alias Annasaheb Madhavrao Deshmukh | |
|---|---|
 Deshmukh, during his tenure as the High Commissioner for British India in the Union of South Africa. | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 3-4-1952 to 2-4-1964 | |
| High Commissioner of India to the Union of South Africa | |
| Prime Minister of Rewa State | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1892 Pimplod, Berar Province, British India |
| Died | 20 April 1981 (Aged 89) Amravati, Maharashtra, Republic Of India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Shashikalabai Kadam |
| Children | One Son & four Daughters:
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| Father | Shri. Madhavrao Shankerrao Deshmukh |
| Education | M.A., L.L.B (Cantab) |
| Alma mater | King Edward's College Amraoti, University of Cambridge |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Political life
He has been a member of and has presided over many important political establishments during and after the British Rule.[1] Some of the important establishments that he has been associated with and his position in those establishments are stated below:
- Central Provinces and Berar Legislative Council, Member. Time Frame: 1920-25, 1927–30 and 1937–41[1]
- Government Of Central Provinces and Berar, Minister. Time Frame: 1927-28, 1929–30 and 1937-38.[1]
- Gwalior State, Minister. Time Frame: 1941-44[1]
- High Commissioner for India in the Union of South Africa. Time Frame: 1945-47[1][2]
- Rewa State, Prime Minister. Time Frame: 1947-48[1]
- Central Legislative Assembly, Member. Time Frame: 1926-27[1]
- Rajya Sabha, Member. Time Frame: 3-4-1952 to 2-4-1958 and 3-4-1958 to 2-4-1964[1]
- Padmabhushan-1971.[3]
References
- http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf
- http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/chronology/general/1940s.html#1946
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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