ARUMUGAM, SHRI R. S. Cong., [Madras-Tenkasi-(Reserved-Scheduled Castes), 1967]:  s. of Shri R. Sithambaran; b. at Rajavallipuram, March 19, 1919; ed. at St. John’s College, Palayamkottai and Government Training School, Tirunelvelli; m. Shrimati Mookamal, 1940; 1 s. and 3 d.; Agriculturist; President, District Harijan Sangam, 1947-52; Vice-President, Madras State Depressed Classes League. 1953-55; General Secretary, Madras State Depressed Classes League, 1955-59; Secretary, Bharat Depressed Classes League, 1959—63; Member, (1) Madras State Harijan Welfare Committee since 1954; (2) Central Advisory Board for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, 1959—62; (3) Senate of the University of Madras, since 1966; (4) Madras Legislative Assembly, 1952-57 and 1962-67; (5) Executive of the Madras Congress Legislature Party; (6) Second Lok Sabha, 1957-62; (7) Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee of the Madras Legislative Assembly; also Member of various other Select Committees, both in the Madras Assembly and the Lok Sabha.

Social activities:  Rural welfare and uplift of Harijan and other backward, communities.

Hobby:  Gardening. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading ancient literature. 

Sports:  Tug of war.

Permanent address:  Madura Road, Tirunelveli Junction, Madras.