Anand Dighe (27 January 1951 – 26 August 2001), popularly known as Dharmaveer, was an Indian politician and socialworker.
He was a hero (god-like) senior leader and Thane district unit chief of Shiv Sena.
[2][3][4] He mentored many young politicians from the Thane region including Naresh Mhaske, Rajan Vichare, Eknath Shinde, among many others.
[8] He would hold a daily Durbar at his Tembhi Naka residence to hear out/resolve issues faced by Thane citizens along with Shiv Sena party workers.
[9] Dighe was accused in the murder of Shiv Sena party member Sridhar Khopkar, who had allegedly voted for Congress in 1989.