Raje Vishveshvar Rao
Raje Vishveshvar Rao | |
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| Member of Parliament, 6th Lok Sabha | |
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In office Mar 1977 – Aug 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Shafee |
| Succeeded by | Shantaram Potdukhe |
| Constituency | Chandrapur |
| MLA, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Three terms) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1926 Aheri, (Maharashtra) |
| Died | 27 March 1997 (aged 71) |
| Citizenship | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Lok Dal |
| Profession | Raje & Politician |
Raje Vishveshvar Rao a.k.a. Raja Saheb, Aheri or Raja Saheb (c. 1926 – 27 March 1997) was an Indian Gond Raje (king) and politician. He was a Member of Parliament of India and was member of the 6th Lok Sabha. Raje Vishveshvar Rao represented the Chandrapur constituency of Maharashtra and was a member of the Bharatiya Lok Dal political party.
Early life
Rao was born in Aheri, in the state of Maharashtra. Rao inherited the monarchy and became the Raje of Aheri.
Political career
Rao joined politics after Indian independence. Rao held the position of MLA in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for three terms before becoming a Member of Parliament in the 6th Lok Sabha of India. He was a member of the Bharatiya Lok Dal political party.
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position |
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| 01 | n/a | n/a | Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (three terms) |
| 02 | 1977 | 1979 | Member, 6th Lok Sabha |