Bhalchandra Mungekar
Bhalchandra Mungekar | |
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Former nominated MP of the Rajya Sabha | |
In office 22 March 2010 to 21 March 2016 | |
Preceded by | Dara Singh, BJP |
Personal details | |
Born |
Deogad, Sindhudurg district | 2 March 1946
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Leena Bhalchandra Mungekar |
Children | 3 |
Bhalchandra Laxman Mungekar (born 2 March 1946) is an Indian economist, educationist, social worker and Rajya Sabha member.[1] He specialises in agricultural economics and is an expert on B. R. Ambedkar.[2]
Early life
Mungekar was born in Munge village, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra.
Career
He has been Vice-Chancellor of the Mumbai University and has served in the Planning Commission, the Agricultural Price Commission of India. Mungekar has also been the Chairman and President of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Simla.
Personal life
He is an Ambedkarite and Babasaheb Ambedkar is an influence in his life.[3] Mungekar is a Buddhist.[4]
References
- ↑ https://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2135
- ↑ "President appoints 5 new members to Rajya Sabha". Rediff.com. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ↑ https://m.rediff.com/news/2004/sep/14spec1.htm
- ↑ http://m.lokmat.com/editorial/todays-fate-dhamchachakra-enforcement-day/
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