Nashik: Demand Raised To Rename Ozar Airport After Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad
Nashik: A demand has been raised to name Nashik's Ozar Airport after Padmashri Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad on the occasion of his 124th birth anniversary. Captain Kunal Gaikwad of the Bharatiya Hitarakshak Sabha has submitted a formal representation to the authorities in this regard. Dadasaheb Gaikwad, born Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad, was born on Oct 15, 1902, in Nashik district. He was a close…
A petition has been filed in Nashik to rename the Ozar Airport in honor of Padmashri Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad, on the eve of his 124th birthday. Captain Kunal Gaikwad, from the Bharatiya Hitarakshak Sabha, has formally requested this change to the authorities. Dadasaheb Gaikwad, born on October 15, 1902, in Nashik, was a devoted follower and trusted friend of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution.
He played a pivotal role in the Mahad Satyagraha of 1927, the historic entry of the Kalaram Temple in Nashik in 1930, and various campaigns to secure land rights for the landless. Throughout his life, he championed social equality, human dignity, and the rights of the marginalized. In 1968, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri.
In 1962, Dadasaheb facilitated the uncontested election of Yashwantrao Chavan from Nashik at the request of Indira Gandhi. He also urged the establishment of the HAL factory in Nashik instead of Sangli. Nashik's airport, a symbol of the city's identity, history, and cultural heritage, would gain a new significance if named after Dadasaheb Gaikwad. His life's work in social justice and equality would inspire future generations.
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