Bio/Wiki
| Fullname | Anand Chintamani Dighe |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (5’ 8”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Maratha |
| Hometown | Thane, Maharashtra, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Family
| Father | Chintamani Dighe | ||
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| Mother | Name not known | ||
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Career
| Political Party | Shiv Sena |
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| Political Journey | In 1984, became district head of the Shiv Sena in Thane |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anand Dighe, a Shiv Sena leader, mentored Eknath Shinde, the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. | |
| He started his active political career at 18 years old. | |
| Anand Dighe was known for drinking water from a steel pitcher. | |
| Popularly referred to as Dharmaveer in society. | |
| He established Anand Ashram to aid the underprivileged. | |
| Anand Dighe enjoyed playing carrom. | |
| He collaborated with Indian social activist Anna Hazare. | |
| Anand Dighe had a close association with BJP's Lal Krishna Advani. | |
| He was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. | |
| In 1989, he was arrested under TADA but later released on bail. | |
| An unfortunate road accident led to his passing in 2001 at around 49-50 years old. |
