Sharad Pawar
Indian politician, Minister of Agriculture
Born
December 12th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Born in 1940, a prominent Indian politician with a career spanning several decades. Served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1978 to 1979 and held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Agriculture in the Indian government. Instrumental in shaping agricultural policy and reform in India. Played a key role in founding the Nationalist Congress Party in 1999, and has been a significant player in Maharashtra politics and Indian national politics.
Served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Held the position of Minister of Agriculture.
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