YADVENDRA DUTT, SHRI, B.A., [B.J.P.—Uttar Pradesh, Jaunpur, 1989]:  s. of Raja Krishna Dutt; b. at Jaunpur District, Uttar Pradesh, December 7, 1918; ed. at Allahabad University, Uttar Pradesh; m. Late Ravi Daya Vati, February 5, 1940, 1 s. and 2 d.; Agriculturist, Former Ruler, Political and Social Worker, Sportsman;

Public Offices held:  Leader of Opposition, Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh, 1957—74;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  Vice-President, BJP, Uttar Pradesh, 1957; President, BJP, Uttar Pradesh, 1963, 1964;

Previous Membership:  Sixth Lok Sabha, 1977—79; Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh, 1957—74;

Committee Experience:  Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Photography, travelling, hunting;

Publications:  Sher Shikari (Hindi), Van Pashuon Ke Beech (Hindi); Aakhet (Hindi); Adhbhut Shikar (Hindi);

Travels Abroad:  China, Europe, U.S.A.;

Special Interests:  International Affairs and Defence;

Accomplishment in Letters, Literature, Art and Science:  Won Hindi Academy Award of U.P. for Aakhet (Hindi);

Other Information:  Member, RSS, 1943; Member, General Council, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, July 17, 1990;

Permanent Address:  16, The Palace, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.