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 cons*uency of Maharashtra and was a member of the Indian National Congress political party.

Contents

• 1 Early life and education
• 2 Political career
• 3 Posts held
• 4 See also
• 5 References

Early life and education

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.

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 cons*uency and party. During his term as Member of Parliament, Potdukhe held position of Union Minister of State and was also member of several committees.

Posts held

See also

• India portal

• 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Lok Sabha
• Lok Sabha
• Politics of India
• Parliament of India
• Government of India
• Indian National Congress
• Chandrapur

References