He was elected to Lok Sabha from Osmanabad constituency in 1984,1989,1991 and 1998. He was also minister in the Maharashtra government in early 80s.
He was infected by H1N1 virus since last two weeks and was admitted in Lokmanya hospital in Latur and then transferred to Ruby hospital in Pune on December 15.
He breathed his last while being treated in the hospital.
He is survived by wife, one son and two married daughters.
Published 28 December 2009, 13:48 IST