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Mahadevappa Rampure

Indian Politician and Former Member of Parliament

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IntroIndian Politician and Former Member of Parliament
PlacesIndia
wasPolitician
Gender
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Birth1 August 1920
Death6 February 1973 (aged 52 years)
Star signLeo
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Biography

Mahadevappa Yashwantappa Rampure (1920-1973) was an Indian politician, freedom fighter who served as the Deputy Chairman of the Mysuru Legislative Council from 26 December 1956 to 31 March 1957. He was Member of the Lok Sabha for Kalaburagi Lok Sabha constituency from 5 April 1957 to 27 December 1970. He was the founder of Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society ( H.K.E. Society).

Early life and family

Mahadevappa Rampure was born on August 1, 1920, in Kumbari, Sholapur. Yashwantappa Rampure was his father. Completed his education from H.D. High School, Sholapur.

Personal life

Mahadevappa Rampure was married to Smt. Taradevi and the couple had Five Son's and Three Daughters. He was Educationalist, Agriculturist, Businessman and Social worker by profession.

Political career

Mahadevappa Rampure was Member and Deputy Chairman of Mysore Legislative Council in 1956. He was member of Second, Third and Fourth Lok Sabha. He was also member of Radical Democratic Party. He was General Secretary of Gulbarga District Congress for 8 years.

Positions held

YearPosition Held
1956
  • Member and Deputy Chairman, Legislative Council, Mysore.
1957
  • Member of Parliament in 2nd Lok Sabha (5 April 1957 – 31 March 1962)
  • Member of Board of Governors at Regional Engineering College in Warangal.
  • Member of National Railway Users' Consultative Committee.
  • Member of Hyderabad Pradesh Congress Working Committee.
  • Member of Mysore Pradesh Congress Working Committee.
  • Member of Election  Committee, Hyderabad Karnataka Congress Committee.
  • Member of Indian Red Cross Society Gulbarga
  • Member of Karnataka University  Senate and Syndicate, Dharwar.
  • Secretary of Bharat  Scout &  Guides, Gulbarga District Association.
  • Founder President of M.S.K.  Mills,  Rashtriya  Sabha  Gulbarga.
  • Vice-president, Shahabad,  Cement  Factory  Majdur  Sabha,  Shahabad
1962
  • Member of Parliament in 3rd Lok Sabha (2 April 1962 – 3 March 1967)
1971
  • Member of Parliament in 4th Lok Sabha (4 March 1967 – 27 December 1970)

Social activities

DesignationPosition Held
Founder-President
  • Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, Gulbarga.
  • Seth Shankarlal Lohoti Law College, Gulbarga.
  • Engineering College, Gulbarga.
  • M.A.M. Hostel, Gulbarga.
  • Bhoomraddi Arts and Science College, Bidar.
  • Medical College, Gulbarga.
  • Smt V.G., College for Women, Gulbarga.
  • S.S. Maragol College, Shahabad, Distt. Gulbarga.
  • Muluk Sheriar Irani Institute of Science, Gulbarga;
Founder - Secretary
  • S. B. High School, Gulbarga
  • S. B. Arts and Science-College, Gulbarga.
Founder - Vice Chairman
  • S.B. Commerce College, Gulbarga

Social activities

Organising study circles and Trade Unions.

Death

Died due to the Heart Attack on Feb 6, 1973 in Bangalore.

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