bhikajirao jijaba khatal-patil () (march 26, 1919 – september 16, 2019), popularly known as "dada" or "khatal saheb", was an indian politician, writer and activist. he was a member of the indian national congress (inc). khatal-patil was born in sangamner, ahmednagar district. he was a member of the maharashtra legislative assembly between 1962 through 1978 and again through 1980 through 1985.