SANYAL, SHRI SASANKASEKHAR, M.A., C.P.I.M, (West Bengal—Janginpur—1977):  s. of late Shri Bhabataran Sanyal; b. at Berhampore, Murshidabad District, June 11, 1901; ed. at Calcutta University; m. Smt. Usha Rani, February 2, 1925; 1 s. and 5 d.; Advocate, Supreme Court; terrorist in early years, Congress worker of complete dedication; sufferer in non-cooper-action movement; suspended practice and suffered indefinite imprisonment for Congress Movement; resigned from the Congress in 1947 on the issue of partition; imprisoned by Government in 1973; was, Municipal Commissioner, Berhampore  Municipality; President and founder of different educational institutions twice elected President of the All-Bengal and Assam Lawyers Conference; inaugurated West Bengal Democratic Lawyers Conference and thereafter presided over the said Democratic Lawyers’ Association; Member, Bengal Legislature Assembly, 1937—45; Member and Leader of the Opposition of the West Bengal Legislative Council, 1956—65; Member, Central Legislative Assembly, 1946-47; Chief Whip, Bengal Congress Parliamentary Party; Whip, Indian Congress Parliamentary Party in Opposition under the leadership of Sharat  Bose; Member, Rajya Sabha, 1970.

Social activities:  Promoter of communal amity and uplift of backward community.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Athletics and, vocal music.

Special, interests:  Assisting poor and needy students in the matter of their education.

Accomplishments in letters, art and science:  All-India Radio Light Music Artist; Drama Artist; High class debater and platform speaker.

Publications:  Author of Mayer Maya and other books; short stories and select writings on social and political subjects.

Sports and clubs:  All rounder in sports; Captained, college teams in foot-ball, cricket and hockey.

Permanent address:  Rabindra Tagore Road, Berhampore P.O. Murshidabad District, West Bengal.