Shri Vishwanath Tukaram Patil

Members Bioprofile

PATIL, SHRI V. T., B.A., LL.B., Cong., (Maharashtra-Kolhapur—1962):  S. of Shri Tukaram Balwant Patil; B. Shigaon, Sangli Distt., Maharashtra, July 31, 1902; ed. at Rajaram College, Kolhapur and Law College, Poona, University of Bombay; m. Shrimati Sarojinidevi, May, 1927; Advocate, Previously associated with Rayat Sangh (Local Political Party to improve the condition of farmers); Twice Elected President of Kolhapur Municipality, 1933—38; President Distt. Local Board (Gakha Panchayat) 1939—48; Elected Vice-Chairman, District Development Board, Kolhapur, 1952—55; Chairman District School Board, Kolhapur 1932—38; Chairman, Agricultural Produce Market Committee, Kolhapur, 1949-57; Did pioneering work in the co-operative movement and started a number of concerns, the most successful of which has been Shetkari Sahakari Sangh Ltd., Shahupuri, Kolhapur; Founder and Chairman of Doodhganga-Vedganga Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Bidri, Kolhapur District; Founder and first Editor of the Daily ‘Pudhari’, a leading and influential local paper; M.L.A., Bombay, 1952—57.

Social activities:  Founder and President, Prince Shivaji Education Society, Kolhapur Mouni Vidyapeeth, Gargoti, Kolhapur Distt. (Rural Education Centre), Tararani Vidyapeeth, Rajarampuri, Kolhapur Distt. (which is conducting many schools and colleges); Associated with the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movement, once President of the City Seoul Association and Vice-President of the State Scout Council from 1935—42; President, Mayor’s Ambulance Corps 1933; President, Central Health Celebration Committee, 1932-35.

Hobby:  Music.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Listening to classical music and attending operas and ballets.

Special interests:  Spread of education through well-organised and model institutions, specially education and training of women.

Permanent address:  House No. 1151, E. Ward, Sykes Extension, Kolhapur.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  3,92,096

Shri V. T. Patil                                                            . .                 1,44,856

Shri Bhausaheb Raosaheb Mahagaonkar                  . .                   81,187 

Shri Lalasaheb Madhaorao Chavan                           . .                     7,874].