Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad

Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad (July 18, 1924 – November 12, 2018 ) was a freedom fighter and leader of Communist Party of India (CPI). He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1957-1962. He became the first Leader of Opposition in the Council and held the post from 1960 to 1962. He represented Manmad constituency from 1985 to 1990. He also headed the Manmad Municipal Council here in 1974 and fought for many years for the welfare of farmers.^[1][2]

Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
In office 1957–1962
Leader of Opposition of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
In office 1960–1962
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
In office 1985–1990
Preceded by	Kanhaiyalal Chunilal Nahar
Succeeded by	Jaganath Murlidhar Dhatrak
Constituency	Manmad
Personal details
Born	(1924-07-18)July 18, 1924 Manmad, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died	November 12, 2018(2018-11-12) (aged 94)
Political party	Communist Party of India