Dr. Janardan Waghmare, Ex-MP and Educationist, Passes Away at 91
Dr. Janardan Waghmare, Ex-MP and Educationist, Passes Away at 91
- •Renowned educationist and former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Janardan Waghmare passed away at 91 in Latur after a brief illness.
- •A close aide to NCP founder Sharad Pawar, he was known for his contributions to education, literature, and public service.
- •Waghmare founded and served as vice-chancellor of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, and was principal of Rajarshi Shahu College in Latur.
- •He was the architect of the 'Latur Pattern' for academic excellence and authored over 80 books in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
- •Recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award and Yashwantrao Chavan Literary Award, he served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2008 to 2014.