Yashwantrao Chavan was an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress. He was born on March 12, 1913, in the village of Devrashtre in Satara district of Maharashtra, India. Chavan played a key role in the formation of the state of Maharashtra and served as its first Chief Minister from 1960 to 1962.
Yashwantrao Chavan began his political career as a member of the Congress Socialist Party in the 1930s. He later joined the Indian National Congress and became a member of the Constituent Assembly, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India. Yashwantrao Chavan was also a member of the Indian Parliament for several terms and served as the Minister of Home Affairs and Defence in the Government of India.
As the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Yashwantrao Chavan played a crucial role in the development of the state. He initiated several measures to improve the conditions of farmers and rural communities, and also worked towards the development of infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
Yashwantrao Chavan passed away on November 25, 1984, at the age of 71. He is remembered as a visionary leader who worked tirelessly for the betterment of society and the nation as a whole. The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, which was established in 1989, is named in his honour.