Vasantrao Naik

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Vasantrao Naik was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1963 until 1975. He was born in Gavli,Pusad in 1913. He died in 1979. His experience in Grass-roots politics made him a responsible legislator. He was a staunch supporter of Yashwantrao Chavan. After the death of Mr.M.Kannamwar, he was elected Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a post which he handled successfully for more than 11 years. He was the father of the Green Revolution in Maharashtra. During his regime, Maharashtra became a more developed state. His nephew Sudhakarrao Naik later became Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Preceded by Marotrao Kannamwar

Chief Minister of Maharashtra 5 Dec 1963 – 20 Feb 1975

Succeeded by Shankarrao Chavan