Career
He was a former Member of Parliament from Chimur (Lok Sabha constituency) of Maharashtra in 12th Lok Sabha during 1998-1999. He founded the social organisation named Dalit Mukti Sena (Dalit Liberation Army) which was aimed at to unite scattered dalit people who were frustrated by frequent split-up of Republican Party of India due to personal benefits of the then leaders. His DLA was readily popularized amongst the Dalits especially the youth were looking towards DLA as aspiration.
He was really a fearless one and he influenced many to live without fear.
He was termed as a LION by youths.