Govind Pansare

Govind Pansare was a left-wing Indian politician of the Communist Party of India (CPI). He was also the author of the best selling Marathi language biography of 17th century ruler Shivaji, Shivaji Kon Hota . He and his wife were attacked on 16 February 2015 by gun-wielding assailants. He died from his wounds on 20 February. Pansare joined the local branch of Rashtra Seva Dal, a local socialist group founded by Sane Guruji.

A member of the organisation, Govind Patki, helped Pansare get admission to a high school in Rahuri. Pansare was introduced to Communism in his school days. Pansare then moved to Kolhapur district for further education. There he was joined by Patki who was a native of that district. In 1952, he joined the Communist Party of India (CPI).