Nana Patil was a source of inspiration for the people.
14 Facts About Nana Patil
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Krantisinh Nana Patil established a parallel government in Satara district.
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Nana Patil was born on 3 August 1900 at Yedemachindra, Maharashtra.
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Nana Patil's full name was Nana Ramchandra Pisal and he was a founding member of the Hindustan Republican Association who went underground between 1929 and 1932.
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Nana Patil went underground for a second time for 44 months during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
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Nana Patil was active mainly in Tasgaon, Khanapur, Walva and south Karad talukas in Sangli district.
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Nana Patil's method was direct attack on the colonial government and was widely accepted in the district.
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In 1919, Nana Patil began his social work with Prarthana Samaj for the development of depressed classes and creating awareness against blind faith and harmful traditions.
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Nana Patil spent ten years working for the Prarthana Samaj and the associated Satyashodhak Samaj.
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Nana Patil was against the casteism and throughout his life he fought for the right of the poor and farmers.
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Nana Patil taught them to avoid extra expenses incurred in traditional marriage ceremonies and festivals; he advised them to avoid taking loans and emphasized the importance of education for social development.
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Nana Patil started his public life in the Indian National Congress but in 1948 joined the Peasants and Workers Party of India with Shankarrao More, Keshavrao Jedhe, Bhausaheb Raut, Madhavrao Bagal.
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Nana Patil got a ticket from Communist Party of India in 1957 to contest the Lok Sabha elections in the Satara constituency and in 1967 from Beed constituency.
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Nana Patil fought along with Aacharya Atre for the creation of the state of Maharashtra.