Uttamrao Dhikale

Uttamrao Nathuji Dhikale (10 February 1940 – 2015) was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Nashik constituency of Maharashtra from Shivsena. He later joined Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and was a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Nashik East Constituency. His son Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale is currently a Member of legislative Assembly (Bharatiya Janata Party) from Nashik East constituency party.

Early life
Uttamrao Dhikale was born on 10 February 1940 in Vinchur. He completed his education with a Bachelor in Law (LLB) degree from Pune University. At the age of 27, he became the youngest councilor in the Nashik Municipal Corporation.

Positions held

 * Councilor in Nashik Municipal Corporation (1967–1980)
 * Genearal Secretary of Nashik District Congress Committee (1980)
 * Director Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank (1974–2013)
 * Chairman Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank (1974–1975, 1982–1983, 2007–2008)
 * Mayor of Nashik Municipality (1967–1968)
 * Mayor Nashik Municipal Corporation (1995–1996)
 * Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (1999–2004)
 * Member of Committee on Government Assurances (1999–2000)
 * Member of Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture (2000–2004)
 * Member of Legislative Assembly Maharashtra (2009–2014)