SANYAL, SHRI MANIK, B.A., [C.P.I. (M)—West Bengal, Jalpaiguri, 1989]:  s. of Late Dr. Cham Chandra Sanyal; b. at Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, December 6, 1935; ed. at Calcutta University, West Bengal; m. Ranu Sanyal, January 28, 1974, 1 s.; Political and Social Worker, Trade Unionist;

Previous Membership:  Eighth Lok Sabha, 1984-89;

Committee Experience:  Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Labour, 1984-89, Ministry of Environment and Forests, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Reading, games, music, gardening, theatre;

Sports and Clubs:  Organiser of sports and clubs; developed a library and five clubs in his district;

Social Activities:  Upliftment of the downtrodden; emancipation of workers from economic exploitation;

Other Information:  Imprisoned for five years between 1958 and 1977 for participation in political movements; went underground for more than 2 years during Emergency; Member, Tea Board, April 25, 1990;

Permanent Address:  Ukilpara, P.O. & District Jalpaiguri, West Bengal—735101.