| Kutre Sadashiv Bhosle | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1920-01-01)1 January 1920 Kadoli, Belgaum |
| Died | 15 April 2021(2021-04-15) (aged 101) Kadoli, Belagavi, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Sadashiv Bapusaheb Bhosale |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, social reformer |
| Known for | Indian independence activism, Gandhian principles |
| Notable work | Establishment of Vatsalyadham, Gandhi Ghar, and Kasturba Kendra |
| Title | Member of the Legislative Assembly (1947–1952, 1952–1957) |
Kutre Sadashiv Bhosle (1920–2021), also known as Sadashiv Bapusaheb Bhosale, was an Indian social activist, independence activist, Gandhian, and politician from Karnataka. He was the first Member of the Legislative Assembly from Belgaum after India's independence and was often referred to as the "Bapu" of Belgaum. Bhosale was a centenarian and died in 2021 at the age of 101.
He founded Gandhi Ghar to spread Gandhian principles and Kasturba Kendra for women's empowerment. He also set up Vatsalyadham in Mudhol, Bagalkot district to aid villagers.
Career
Bhosle was born on 1 January 1920 in Kadoli village, Belgaum district, to Bapu Saheb and Savitri Bhosle. As a student, he joined the Indian independence movement. In 1942, he participated in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned for over two years at Yerwada Central Jail, where he was influenced by Gandhian principles. In 1947, Bhosle was elected as the MLA for South Belgaum. He served a second term in 1952, representing the Bagewadi constituency. He resigned from his position in 1955, citing concerns over the administration's alignment with Gandhian principles.
Personal life
Despite his affluent background, Bhosale chose a simple life dedicated to Gandhian ideals. He married Vatsala in a temple ceremony. He died on April 15, 2021, at the age of 101, at his residence in Kacheri Galli, Kadoli, Belagavi.
See also
References
- "Freedom fighter and Gandhian passes away in Belagavi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021.
- ^ Kottur, Swaroopananda M; Mudakavi, Divyashri (November 16, 2019). "This Bhosle is Belagavi's Bapu". Deccan Herald.
- Mudakavi, Divyashri (April 21, 2021). "Remembering Belagavi's Gandhi Baba". Deccan Herald.
- "बेळगावचे पहिले आमदार सदाशिव भोसले यांचे 101 व्या वर्षी निधन" (in Marathi). Policenama. April 15, 2021.