• Was a great Freedom Fighter.
• Took active part in Non-co-operation Movement (1930) of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Took part in 'Quit India' Movement (1942).
• Was the Chief Minister of bilingual Bombay State in 1956 and Maharashtra State in 1960.
• Worked as Minister with various portfolios of Defence, Home, Finance and Foreign Affairs in Central Government.
• Worked as the Deputy Prime Minister from 1979-1980.

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