V. D. Chitale
Indian politician (1906–1961)
Vishnu Damodar Chitale (1906–1961) was an Indian freedom fighter, nationalist and prominent leader of the Communist Party of India in Poona city. He was a staunch opponent of British imperialism in India. He was also a Sanskrit scholar.
Chitale was born on 4 January 1906. Better known as 'Bhai Chitale', he completed his B.A. in 1929 from Pune. He could not complete his Masters of Law degree; as he focused his attention on national movements. He participated in the freedom struggle orchestrated by the Congress and came into contact with Marxist literature. He become a member of the Communist Party but continued to participate in the Congress movements. He gave priority to the work of the interest of farmers and labourers. He took an active part in the Salt Satyagraha.
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