Uttamrao Nathuji Dhikale (10 February 1940 – 7 April 2015) was a member of the

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. He represented the Nashik constituency of

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from Shivsena. He later joined Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and was a member of

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from Nashik East Constituency. His son Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale is currently a Member of legislative Assembly (Bharatiya Janata Party) from Nashik East constituency party.

Early life

Uttamrao Dhikale was born on 10 February 1940 in Vinchur. He completed his education with a Bachelor in Law (LLB) degree from

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. At the age of 27, he became the youngest councilor in the Nashik Municipal Corporation.

Positions held

* Councilor in Nashik Municipal Corporation (1967–1980) * Genearal Secretary of Nashik District Congress Committee (1980) * Director Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank (1974–2013) * Chairman Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank (1974–1975, 1982–1983, 2007–2008) * Mayor of Nashik Municipality (1967–1968) * Mayor Nashik Municipal Corporation (1995–1996) * Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (1999–2004) * Member of Committee on Government Assurances (1999–2000) * Member of Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture (2000–2004) * Member of Legislative Assembly Maharashtra (2009–2014)

References

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