KRISHNA, SHRI M. R., Cong., [Andhra Pradesh—Peddapalli—(Reserved—Sch. Castes)— 1967]:  s. of late Shri V. M. Kangaswamy; b, at Trimulgherry, 1924; m. Smt. Saraswathi Bai; 1 S. and 1 D.; Agriculturist and Businessman; previously associated with the Scheduled Castes Federation; took part in the Quit India Movement in 1942; assisted the Government of India by recruiting large number of Hyderabad youths for Armed Police during the Razakar regime; arrested for conducting meetings to overthrow the Razakar regime; was General Secretary

Social activities:  Connected with many social welfare organisations and sports associations; established Jai Jawahar Colony and the Gandhi Memorial Multipurpose Higher Secondary School in Alwal.

Hobby:  Reading.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Games and reading.

Special interest:  Sports, Constructive work.

Sports and clubs:  Cricket, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Squash, Cycle-Polo, etc.; Chairman, National Institute of Sports; Member, All India Council of Sports.

Travels abroad:  Europe, Africa, Australia and Asian countries.

Permanent address:  Near Alwal Railway Station, Bolarum, (A.P.).