Wamanrao Chatap
Wamanrao Chatap | |
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Wamanrao S. Chatap | |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office (1990-1995), (1995-1999), (2004 – 2009) | |
| Preceded by | Prabhakarrao Mamulkar |
| Succeeded by | Subhash Dhote |
| Constituency | Rajura |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1952 Bibi, Rajura, Maharashtra |
| Party | Swatantra Bharat Paksha (SBP) |
| Other political affiliations | Shetakari Sanghatana (शेतकरी संघटना) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
| Known for | Shetkari Sanghatana (Farmers organisation) |
Wamanrao Sadashivrao Chatap (born 13 May 1952) is the former president of Shetkari Sanghatana (farmers' Organisation). He was also President of the Swatantra Bharat Paksha representing Maharashtra in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the lower house. He was MLA for three times, and was awarded "Best Performer in assembly" twice. He practised as a lawyer in Chandrapur district court from 1976 to 1980.
In 1990 he won his first Legislative Assembly from Rajura assembly, to be elected as a MLA. After this, due to his progressive work and popularity in constituency, he was elected as MLA twice. A lawyer relentless crusader against the inequality of system and lack of focus on alleviation of inequities. Wamanrao is in the forefront of secgrass roots movements in Maharashtra. A former member of Maharashtra Assembly, he has strived for better governance and raised the bar in public representation.