Nagpur, 22 Mar

(HS): Veteran politician from Maharashtra and former MP Datta Meghe passed away

on Sunday following cardiac arrest. He was 89. He was father of MLA Sameer

Meghe and Sagar Meghe.

A prominent

figure in politics Meghe also started a large number of educational

institutions including medical colleges and engineering colleges in Wardha and

Nagpur, service projects for senior citizens and extended help to various

social activities for senior citizens, and destitute. He was elected multiple

times on Lok Sabha and was also a Member of Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2008. He

was also a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council.

Beyond politics

he was known as generous person who helped many needy persons.

He is survived

by a host of relatives and a large number of associates. Originally a member of

Congress party, he was very close to Sharad Pawar after formation of the

Nationalist Congress Party. Later he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.

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