Laxmikant Bhembre

Laxmikant Venkatesh Prabhu Bhembre (2 August 1906 – 1 September 1985) was an Indian independence activist and teacher. He was a member of the Sanghatna Samiti, which was renamed as Gomantak Congress.

Early life Laxmikant Venkatesh Prabhu Bhembre was born on 2 August 1906 at Rivona, Portuguese Goa to Venkatesh Anant Prabhu Bhembre. He completed his third year of Lyceum, matriculation government service examination and Sanad for legal practice.

Career

Teaching career Bhembre was a teacher who taught at Union High School and Popular High School in Margao. Early political activities Bhembre was a leading member of the political organisation, Sanghatna Samiti, that was later renamed as the Gomantak Congress (i.e. Goa Congress). This group worked in secret to create awareness about Goa's independence, before the unification of the National Congress Goa (NCG).

After his release in October 1950, he remained under police surveillance in Lisbon, as the Portuguese authorities did not permit his return to Goa. This surveillance continued until December 1961.

Awards and accolades Bhembre received recognition for his contributions, including a Tamrapatra Award from the Indian government. He was also honoured by the Government of Goa, Daman, and Diu for his role in the Goan independence movement. He has also been acknowledged by various cultural and literary organizations for his contributions.

Death Bhembre died on 1 September 1985.