Ratnakar Mahajan, a prominent socialist figure and senior leader within the Congress party, has passed away in Pune at the age of 80. His extensive political career included involvement in the Janata movement and imprisonment during the Emergency. Throughout his life, Mahajan held significant roles, including executive chairman of the Maharashtra State Planning Board and vice-president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. He was notably known for his 2010 proposal advocating for the merger of the Nationalist Congress Party with the Congress, a suggestion that led to his departure from the NCP at the time. His career reflected the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra, transitioning between various socialist and mainstream political groups. Party colleagues have acknowledged his intellectual contributions and long-standing dedication to public service, noting that his death represents a significant loss to the state's political and ideological discourse.
Source : Hindustan Times
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