Sheshrao Deshmukh was a member of 6th Lok Sabha of India from Parbhani parliamentary constituency of Maharashtra. He was also first member of legislative assembly(MLA) of Maharashtra from Parbhani Vidhan Sabha Constituency.He was known for his clean image. He is known as "Architect of Parbhani City" because of his various developmental work done during his term as corporator in Parbhani Municipal Council and also as MLA and MP.