The mortal remains of former Member of Parliament Uttam Nathuji Dhikale were today consigned to flames at Amardham crematorium here.
The 77-year-old leader, died yesterday at a private hospital here following a heart attack.
His sons - Rahul, Sunil and Shekhar - lit the pyre.
Last night, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray paid tributes to the departed leader by laying a wreath.
Dhikale contested Lok Sabha election in 1999 on Shiv Sena ticket from Nashik constituency and got elected. In 2009, he successfully fought Assembly election on MNS ticket from Nashik-East segment.
The 77-year-old leader, died yesterday at a private hospital here following a heart attack.
His sons - Rahul, Sunil and Shekhar - lit the pyre.
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Nashik Mayor Ashok Murtadak and Deputy Mayor Gurumit Bagga were present at the funeral.
Last night, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray paid tributes to the departed leader by laying a wreath.
Dhikale contested Lok Sabha election in 1999 on Shiv Sena ticket from Nashik constituency and got elected. In 2009, he successfully fought Assembly election on MNS ticket from Nashik-East segment.
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