RAI, SHRI KHUSHWAQT alias BHAIYA LAL, M.A., B.A (Hons.), LL.B., P.S.P., (Uttar Pradesh—Kheri—1957): S. of Rai Bahadur Babu Sheo Baksh Rai; B. Lakhimpur, Kheri Distt, Feb. 11, 1903; ed. at Government High School, Lakhimpur, Canning College, Lucknow and Lucknow University, Lucknow; Widower; 1 S. and 2 D.; Advocate; Member, Municipal Board, Lakhimpur, and Chairman, (twice); Member, District Board, Kheri; Member, U.P. Legislative Assembly, 1937-1939 and 1946-1952; Was Member, Congress since 1950; Founder Member of Jan Congress in U.P. which was merged into the K.M.P.P.

Hobbies: Photography and gardening.

Favourite pastime: Reading. 

Special interest: Kisan movement. 

Permanent Address: Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 4,05,396

Shri Khushwaqt Rai ..        69,744

Shri Rameshwar Prasad ..  52,313

Shri Kunj Beharilal Rathi ..  32,339]