Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan (14 July 1920 – 26 February 2004) was an Indian politician who served as the chief minister of Maharashtra twice from 1975 until 1977 and from 13 March 1986 until 26 June 1988.
Chavan was born at Paithan Village, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
Chavan completed his Bachelor of Arts from Madras University and LL.B. from Osmania University. He started his career as an advocate. He initiated the Student's Movement and gave up practice of law during the 'Quit Court' Movement in the former Hyderabad State.
He was elected to Bombay State Assembly from Dharmabad in 1957 and to Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha from Dharmabad during the 1962 election and from Bhokar during 1967, 1972 and 1978 elections.
His son Ashok Chavan served as chief minister of Maharashtra. His daughter-in-law and Ashok Chavan's wife, Ameeta Ashokrao Chavan represented Bhokar in Maharashtra Vidhan sabha.
Membership in legislative and parliament bodies
Bombay State Legislative Council, 1956
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, 1960–80
Lok Sabha, 1980–84 and 1985–86
Maharashtra Legislative Council, 8 July 1986 – 21 October 1988
Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra 28 October 1988 – 2 April 1990, April 1990 – April 1996 and April 1996 – April 2002
Committee on Rules, Rajya Sabha, 1992–96
Congress(I) Party in Rajya Sabha 2 July 1991 – 15 May 1996
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha from 2 July 1991 to 15 May 1996 elected to the Rajya Sabha in October 1988, re-elected in April 1990 and again in April 1996
Shankarrao served as chief Minister of Maharashtra on two occasions.
21 February 1975 – 16 May 1977: This coincided with
The Emergency declared by prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Sanjay Gandhi, the son of the prime minister became the power behind the throne and Chavan had to meet Sanjay first to get an appointment with the prime minister
Union Cabinet Minister, Government of India