KISTAIYA, SHRI SURTI, Cong., [Madhya Pradesh—Bastar (Reserved—Sch. Tribes)—1957]: S. of Shri Surti Papaiya; B. at Mangapeta, Bastar, May 1, 1923; ed. at Grigson High School, Bastar; m. Shrimati Poorna; 2 D.; Cultivator; Joined Congress in 1949; Helped in organising educational and social summer camp., Community Development projects, and National Extension Service Blocks in Bastar Dt.; Rendered help to research, workers of Indian universities and foreigners in anthropological studies; Helped hunting expeditions of foreigners to Bastar.

Social activities: Uplift and amelioration of depressed Classes and Scheduled Tribes; Rendering, relief during floods etc.

Hobbies: Painting and drawing.

Favourite pastime and recreation: Shooting and hunting; folk dances and classical Indian dances.

Sports: Cricket, Volley-ball, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, and Table Tennis.

Permanent address: Mangapeta village, Kutru P. O., Bijapur Tehsil, Bastar Dt., Madhya Pradesh.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 3,70,090

Shri Surti Kistaiya . . 1,40,961

Shri Boda Dada ..      41,684]