Anand Dighe (27 January 1951 – 26 August 2001), popularly known as Dharmaveer, was an Indian right-wing politician and social worker. He was a prominent public figure in Thane district and the unit chief of the Shiv Sena political party.

More than two decades after Dighe’s death — he passed away on August 26, 2001 of a heart attack — the Thane leader’s larger-than-life image looms large in the Sena even today. Dighe’s...

Aug 26, 2001 · Anand Dighe was an Indian politician from Maharashtra who was a leader of the Shiv Sena. He is best known for being the political mentor of Eknath Shinde , the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In August 2001, he died in a road accident.

Aug 26, 2001 · THANE: Senior Shiv Sena leader and district unit chief of party Anand Dighe died in a private hospital here on Sunday night following a massive heart attack. He was 50.

Jul 6, 2022 · Eknath Shinde credits Anand Dighe — whom he mirrors in style of functioning and garb — with playing a profound role in his personal and political life. Mumbai: promoting. Dighe, who died in 2001 at the age of 50, was to the people of Thane almost what Bal Thackeray was to the people of Mumbai.

On Saturday, Shirsat, who is also an MLA in the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, alleged, “Everybody in Thane district knows that Anand Dighe was killed. He was injured in an accident. On the day of his...

Aug 26, 2001 · Anand Dighe Biography: - Anand Dighe was born on January 27, 1951, in Thana, Bombay State, India. He died on 26 August 2001 (age 50) in Thane, Maharashtra, India. Anand Chintamani Dighe was a senior leader of the Shiv Sena party and chief of the Thane district unit of the Shiv Sena party.

Jan 27, 2024 · The Marathi movie “Dharmaveer,” depicting Anand Dighe’s life, became a superhit, resonating with the masses and portraying the intricacies of his political journey. On this day, as we remember Anand Dighe, Pune reflects on his contributions, mentorship, and the complex legacy he left behind.

Jul 1, 2022 · Anand Dighe was a follower of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray and a mentor to rebel leader Eknath Shinde. He began his political career in the Shiv Sena and became chairman of the party's Thane unit in 1984.

Jan 27, 2024 · The Marathi movie “Dharmaveer,” depicting Anand Dighe’s life, was a game-changer in Maharashtra politics. It not only portrayed the intricacies of his political journey but also became a superhit, resonating with the masses.