MURTHY, SHRI M. RAJASEKARA, B.A., B.Com., LL.B., [Congress (1)— Karnataka Mysore,1980]  s. of Shri Madappa; b. at Malangi Village, T. Narasipur Taluk, Mysore District, May 10, 1922; ed. at University of Mysore and University of Lucknow; m. Smt. M. Rajamma; 5 d.; Political and Social Worker; previously associated with Indian National Congress, 1954-1969, Indian, National Congress (O), 1969-77, Janata Party, 1977-79; Minister for Industries and Commerce, Information and Publicity and Film Development Govt. of Karnataka, 1968-1971; served as. (i) Director in many public limited and private limited companies; (ii) President, of Co-operative Bank; (iii) a Honorary Secretary of various educational institutions, and hostels; Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, 1952-78; Secretary, Karnataka Congress Legislature Party; Treasurer, Karnataka Congress (O) Legislature Party; Member of various committees of Karnataka Legislature.  

Favourite pastime and recreation : Gardening. 

Special interests : In matters relating to Industry, Commerce and Finance.  

Sports and clubs : Volleyball.  

Permanent address: 156, Rajamahalvilas Extension, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore- 560006, Karnataka.