KUCHELAR, SHRI G., D.M.K., [Madras—Vellore—(Reserved—Sch. Castes)—1967)]:  s. of Shri V. Gopalaswamy; b. at Madras, March 11, 1927; ed. at Pachaiyappa’s College. Madras; Unmarried; Businessman; previously associated with the Radical Democratic Party; worked as Sub-editor of the Tamil journal “Manithan”; Trade Union Leader representing the Beedi, Oil, Lorry and Motor workers of the city and State of Madras; Councillor, Madras Corporation, 1959; Chairman, City Health Standing Committee for two terms; Mayor of Madras for two consecutive terms (1961—63) and hailed as the “Popular Mayor” Member, (i) Senate, Madras University; (2) Central Advisory Board, Social Welfare; (3) National Nutrition Advisory Committee, Government of India.

Social activities:  Working for the uplift and improvement of the living standards of the Scheduled Caste and backward communities and for their educational advancement.

Hobby:  Music. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Debates, discussions and music.

Special interests:  Removal of distinctions of casts and religion in the country.

Sports:  Football.

Permanent address:  25, Cochrane Basin Road , Madras-21.