Keshavrao Jedhe | |
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| Born | Keshavrao Marutirao Jedhe Deshmukh 21 April 1896 |
| Died | 12 November 1959 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | British Indian (1896-1947) Indian (1947-1959) |
| Occupation(s) | Freedom fighter, politician, social activist |
| Organization | Satyashodhak Samaj |
| Known for | • Playing a prominent role in the formation of Maharashtra • Co-founding Peasants and Workers Party of India |
| Political party | Peasants and Workers Party of India |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress |
| Movement | • Non-Brahmin movement • Indian Independence Movement • Samyukta Maharashtra Movement |
Keshavrao Marutirao Jedhe (Deshmukh) (21 April 1896 – 12 November 1959) also known as Keshavrao Jedhe was an Indian independence activist and politician from Pune. He served as a leading figure in the Indian National Congress, and in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement during the independence. The famous Swargate chowk in Pune is named after him.