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Former Parliamentarian and Veteran BJP Leader Datta Meghe Passes Away
Veteran BJP politician and former Member of Parliament, Datta Meghe, passed away at the age of 89.
He had a long and varied political career, having served as a 4-time Lok Sabha Member representing Nagpur, Ramtek, and Wardha constituencies.
He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2008 and served three terms as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in Maharashtra (1978–1991).
Meghe was first elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council in 1978.
Exam Perspective: Obituaries of prominent political figures who have served in both houses of Parliament are relevant for current affairs.
He had a long and varied political career, having served as a 4-time Lok Sabha Member representing Nagpur, Ramtek, and Wardha constituencies.
He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2008 and served three terms as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in Maharashtra (1978–1991).
Meghe was first elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council in 1978.
Exam Perspective: Obituaries of prominent political figures who have served in both houses of Parliament are relevant for current affairs.
Key Facts / Static GK
Constituencies represented by Datta Meghe: Nagpur, Ramtek, Wardha (Maharashtra)
MLC full form: Member of the Legislative Council
MLC full form: Member of the Legislative Council
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