Members Bioprofile

MISRA, SHRI MAHESH DUTTA, B.A., (Hons.), M.A., Cong, (Madhya Pradesh—Khandwa 1962):  S. of Late Pandit Chandra Gopal Misra; B. Harda, M.P., February 1915; ed. at Radha Swami Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, Banaras Hindu University and Allahabad University; Single; Senior Reader in Political Science, Jabalpur University; Formerly Assistant Professor, Allahabad University; Worked on staff of Indian Civilisation Course of University of Chicago, 1958-59; Associated with P.S.P. 1952-57; Went to jail as a student in 1930-32 and in 1940 and 1942; Member P.C.C, and A.I.C.C. for several years since student days; President, D.C.C.., Hoshangabad for 3 years; Member, First Sarvodaya Executive, 1948; Was with Gandhiji for some years; M.L.A., Madhya Pradesh, 1952-57; Member, Land Reforms Committee, M.P. Assembly.

Social activities:  Constructive work, rural uplift, cultural activities, associated with all Gandhian activities since student days.

Hobby:  Reading, Gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Public work.

Special interests:  Constructive work, Khadi and Village industries, Harijan uplift, Hindu-Muslim Unity, Agriculture and rural development.

Travels abroad:  Europe, East as well as West, U.S.A., Middle East.

Books published:  Elementary civics, Social studies.

Permanent address:  Matri Chhaya, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Hards, M.P.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  4,49,704

Shri Mahesh Dutta Misra                                  . .                    1,05,889

Shri Krishnarao                                                . .                       56,753

Shri Anokhe Lal                                                . .                       47,941

Shrimati Amrita Bai                                           . .                       19,139].