It is he who for the first time, like a patriarch of the family boldly set out to realign and modify the social, educational, cultural and agro-industrial fabric of Maharashtra and he achieved it in an admirable manner. He saw to it that the toiling and hardworking masses of this state stand firmly on the path of progress and development with all the might at their disposal.
As a statesman both on national and international levels he had few peers with the insight of a true seasoned politician, into the problems plaguing the country.
Social sciences, politics and finance were the spheres in which he excelled. The various disciplines branching off from these subjects kept him engaged and his interest were variegated. This independent, fundamental thinking has been reflected in his speeches.
But he hated doctrinaire approach to anything. Conciliation was his way of solving the problems.
Yeshwantrao Chavan Pratishthan Mumbai, a Registered body has been established mainly among other things, to perpetuate his memory.
Its principal aims are:-
(1) to collect available data, to study the social history of modern Maharashtra in general and various facets of the life and work of Yeshwantrao Chavan in particular,
(2) to organise advanced research in social sciences and
(3) To undertake academic activities for the diffusion of the various aspects of the glorious culture of Maharashtra.
As a beginning, Yeshwantrao Chavan Pratishthan decided to collect and edit the source material pertaining to the life history, efforts and achievements of Shri Y.B.Chavan who made a deep impact on the history of Maharashtra and India as a benevolent and able administrator. This volume is a collection of his selected speeches in the State Legislatures.
I feel confident that this volume will prove useful to the research scholars and others as it focuses on the most important role of Shri Y.B.Chavan as an outstanding Parliamentarian and an able administrator.
SHARADCHANDRA PAWAR
Chief Minister,
Maharashtra