Vasant Shankar Davkhare was an Indian politician of the

Nationalist Congress Party The Nationalist Congress Party ( NCP) is one of the nine national parties in India. The party generally supports Indian nationalism and Gandhian secularism. It is the largest opposition party in Maharashtra and is also a significant party ...

. He had been the Deputy Chairman of the

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since 1998. On 22 May 2010 Davkhare's wife died due to massive cardiac arrest. Davkhare died on 4 January 2018 from

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. Vasant Davkhare was known for maintaining good relations with all political parties and leaders in Maharashtra. He had good hold on Thane politics in his full career. Shiv Sena Thane's giant leader Anand Dighe and Vasant Davkhare's friendship is idol for all politicians until date from two different parties. Vasant Davkhare was unopposed elected thrice by direct support by Shiv sena Chief late shri. Balasaheb Thackeray. Former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi Chief Hitendra Thakur (Appa) were known to be best friends of late. Shri Vasant Davkhare.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Davkhare, Vasant Nationalist Congress Party politicians from Maharashtra People from Thane Marathi politicians Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Living people 1949 births Chairs of the Maharashtra Legislative Council