SHAILANI, SHRI CHANDRA PAL, B.A.. [Janata (S)—Uttar Pradesh, Hathras (Res. Sch. Castes), 1980]  s. of late Shri Chunni Lal; b. at Sikandra Rao, Aligarh District, January, 1940; ed. at (i) M.I. Inter College, Sikandra Rao, (ii) D. S. Inter College, Aligarh, (iii) Bareliseni College, Aligarh: m. Smt. Nirmala Shailani, June 10, 1962; 4 s. and 1 d.; Farmer and Journalist; previously associated with Republican Party of India and Indian National Congress; took pan in political activities and went to jail several times; Founder’ President, Ambedkar Shiksha Sansthan, Sikandra Rao, Aligarh: Founder, Scheduled Castes Students’ Union and other social, cultural and educational institutions for children and women; Member, Fifth Lok Sabha, 1971-77.  

Social activities:  Worked for the eradication of Untouchability and other social evils by holding conferences and founding social organisations and for the uplift of the weaker sections of the society. Encouraged co-education, and donated land and money for educational institutions and social welfare.  

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Sports, Cinema etc.  

Special interests:  Reading, writing, thinking, tourism, journalism and social work.  

Publications:  Several articles and stones published in various magazines and newspapers.  

Travels abroad:  Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand.  

Permanent address:  G.T. Road, Sikandra Rao, Aligarh District, Uttar, Pradesh.