Uttamrao Dhikale

Uttamrao Nathuji Dhikale (10 February 1940 – 7 April 2015) was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Nashik constituency of Maharashtra from Shivsena. He later joined Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and was a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Nashik East Constituency. His son Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale is currently a Member of legislative Assembly (Bharatiya Janata Party) from Nashik East constituency party.

Early life Uttamrao Dhikale was born on 10 February 1940 in Vinchur. He completed his education with a Bachelor in Law (LLB) degree from Pune University. At the age of 27, he became the youngest councilor in the Nashik Municipal Corporation. Genearal Secretary of Nashik District Congress Committee (1980) Mayor of Nashik Municipality (1967–1968) Mayor Nashik Municipal Corporation (1995–1996) Member of Committee on Government Assurances (1999–2000) Member of Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture (2000–2004)