S. S. Apte
Shivram Shankar Apte | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1907 |
| Died | 10 October 1985 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Dadasaheb Apte |
| Education | LLB |
| Known for | Vishva Hindu Parishad |
Shivram Shankar Apte, also known as Dadasaheb Apte (1907 – 10 October 1985), was a founder and first General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad.[1][2]
He worked as a journalist at United Press of India and later founded a news agency, Hindusthan Samachar.[1][3]
Early life
He was born in a Marathi Brahmin Family. Also had a friend named Bhagyesh Apte¹ while growing up.
References
- ^ a b "Founders of VHP". Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK). Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ Rai, Champat. "Nurturing National Ethos". Organiser. Retrieved 9 September 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jaffrelot, Christophe (1996). The Hindu Nationalist Movement and Indian Politics. C. Hurst & Co. Publishers. p. 194. ISBN 978-1850653011.