Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate ( mr, विनायक सीताराम सरवटे) (1884-1972) was a

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freedom fighter, political leader, and author from

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. He was appointed as Sarsanghchalak of RSS in 1940. He clearly stated his align with Congress. He was also the member of

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representing the Madhya Bharat state. He founded with his daughter, Shalini Moghe, "Bal Niketan Sangh", an organization in social service and education. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1966.

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Marathi people Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in literature & education 1884 births 1972 deaths Rajya Sabha members from Madhya Bharat People from Indore {{India-writer-stub