LATIF, SHRI M. ABDUL, Cong., (Uttar Pradesh—Bijonr— 1957): S. of Molvi Abdul Hai; B. Nagina, 1892; ed. at Government High School, Bijnor and Muslim High School, Moradabad; m. Aqila Begum, 1917; 3 S.; and 2 D.; Agriculturist; President, District Congress Committee, Bijnor, for more than 20 years; Chairman, Municipal Board, Bijnor, 1939—1941; “Dictator” U.P. Congress Committee in 1932; Member, Congress Parliamentary Board, U.P. in 1936; Member, Provincial Congress Committee Council in 1933; Member, U.P. Legislative Council, 1950—52; Member, U.P. Legislative Assembly from 1952—1957.

Social activities: Established Hindu-Muslim Unity Clubs at Bijnor and other towns; Took an active part from 1921 in removing untouchability and improving the conditions of Harijans.

Hobby: Politics.

Favourite pastime: Shooting.

Special interests: Social and economic welfare.

Sports: Football, hockey and tennis.

Permanent address: Molvi Abdul Hai Road, Bijnor.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 3,94,807

Shri M. Abdul Latif ..    1,23,181

Shri Bhudeo Singh . ..   34,173

Shri Dhan Gopal Singh .. 29,463]