GUPTA, SHRI LAKHAN LAL, Cong., (Madhya Pradesh—Raipur—1967):  s. of Shri Shyam Lal Gupta; b. at Arang, May 13, 1911; ed. at the Public-School, Dehra Dun; m. Shrimati Dayavati Devi Gupta, 1928; 5 S. arid 2 D.; Agriculturist; Member, (1) District Council, 1936—46; (2) Board of the Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, 1966-67; (3) Legislative Assembily, Madhya Pradesh, 1952—February, 1967; (4) Provincial Congress Committee for the last thirty years; (5) All India Congress Committee, 1963 and 1964; Vice-President, District Congress Committee; Chairman, (1) Janpad Sabha, Raipur, 1948—53; (2) Finance Standing Committee, Janpad Sabha, Raipur, since 1954.

Social activities:  President of the Shiksha Samiti High School and B.P. Arts and Commerce College, Arang.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading.

Special interests:  Social welfare services, formation of ideal villages, intensive cultivation, welfare Of agriculturists, collection, of literary books, etc.

Sports:  Football.

Permanent address:  P.O. Arang, District Raipur, Madhya Pradesh.