Introduction
Shri Sharadchandra Pawar, a multi faceted personality needs no introduction to national as well as international audiences. This effort is an attempt to contribute to a better and deeper understanding of his persona.
The politician, the leader, the administrator, the sports enthusiast, the father, the brother, the husband, the friend, the guide, the godfather and more – the judicious and balanced blend of all the roles played to perfection gives an insight into his towering personality.
Shri Sharad Pawar, a gentleman in the world of politics has reached a number of milestones in his long and illustrious career, by sheer dint of merit, courage, grit and determination. His fanatical persistence and indomitable dedication to his principles are the cornerstones by which he is achieving his objectives. His strength of character is a fundamental quality in the builder of a nation.
His political acumen, his ability to measure the pulse of the people and guide them to their aspirations, coupled with his oratorical powers would make him an exceptional statesman of any age. His long term foresight, beliefs and deeds have been aimed at the good and well being of the common man, in an endeavour to make a paradigm shift in the life style of the latter.
Shri Pawar, the visionary, is indeed a post-independence 20th century Indian, upholding the best of Indian social values, at the same time, absorbing the best the western world can offer in terms of technology.
Childhood and Education
Shri. Sharad Pawar, the son of Shri. Govindrao Pawar
and Smt. Sharda Bai G. Pawar, is from the Katewadi village near Baramati
in Pune district in Maharashtra. He was born on December 12, 1940. He is Bachelor of Commerce(B. Com).
Married life
Shri. Sharad Pawar married Sou. Pratibhatai Patil on
1 August 1967 . They have a daughter Supriya, who is also married to Shri.
Sadanand Sule and have two children, Revati and Vijay.
Career graph
| 1967-91 | Member, Maharashtra
Legislative Assembly General-Secretary, Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.), Maharashtra Secretary, Congress Legislature Party (C.L.P.), Maharashtra |
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| 1972-74 | Minister of State, Home, Food, Civil Supplies, Rehabilitation,
Publicity, Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of Maharashtra |
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| 1974-78 | Cabinet Minister, Education, Agriculture, Industries,
Home, Labour and Youth Welfare,Government of Maharashtra |
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| 1978-80, 1988-91 and 1993-95 | Chief Minister, Maharashtra (four terms) |
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| 1981-86 | Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative
Assembly |
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| 1982-87 | President, Congress (S) | |||
| 1984 | Elected to 8th Lok Sabha (resigned in March 1985) |
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| 1991 | Re-elected to 10th Lok Sabha (2nd term) |
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| 1991-93 | Union Cabinet Minister, Defence |
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| 1993-95 | Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council |
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| 1995-96 | Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative
Council |
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| 1996 | Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (3rd term) |
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| 1996-97 | Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment
and Forests |
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| 1998 | Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (4th term) Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha |
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| 1998-99 | Member, General Purposes Committee Member, Committee on External Affairs and its Sub-Committee-II Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development |
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| 1999 | Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (5th term) Leader, NCP Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha |
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| 1999-2000 | Member, Committee on Agriculture Member, General Purposes Committee |
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| 2000-2001 | Member, Committee on Ethics |
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| 2004 | Re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha( 6th term) |
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| 23 May 2004 onwards | Union Cabinet Minister, Agriculture; Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
Social And Cultural Activities
- Nehru Centre, Mumbai
- Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara
- Vidya Pratishthan, Baramati, Pune
- Y.B. Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai
- V. Sugar Institute, Pune
Sports and clubs
- Maharashtra Olympic Association
- Garware Club House
- Maharashtra Kustigir Parishad
Special interests
Agriculture, horticulture, economics, irrigation, energy, finance and sports