SHANMUGAM, SHRI A. C, B.A., B. L. [A.I.A.D.M.K.—Tamil Nadu, Vellore, 1984]  s. of Shri Chokklingam; b. at Arni Village, North Arcot District, Tamil Nadu, June 1, 1951: m. Smt. Lalitha Shanmugam, July 11, 1982; 1 s.; Advocate and Social Worker; Member, Party Executive and General Body; District Secretary, AIADMK-Central Madras; Chairman, Distt. Cooperative Union; Member, Senate University of Madras; Director, (i) Tamil Nadhu Sugar Corporation and (ii) Tamil Nadu Ex-Serviceman Board; Member, Legislative Assembly, Tamil Nadu, 1980-84.

Social activities:  Conducted Adult Education Programme; working for upliftment of village people; Member, Lions Club, Arni and President of several Unions.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Touring India and abroad; sightseeing; collecting photos; gymnastics and games.

Special interests:  Platform speaking and helping the poor and labourers.

Sports and clubs:  Best all rounder in games; Gymnastics.

Travels abroad:  Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong ,U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Sweden and other European countries.

Permanent address:  68, C.P.M. Street, Arni Pin-632301, North Arcot District, Tamil Nadu.