SUGANDHI, SHRI M. S., Ind., (Mysore—Bijapur North— 1957): S. of Shri Shidhappa Sugandhi; B. December 30, 1899, Athiri, Belgaum Distt.; m. Shrimati Yesutai Sugandhi, 1916; 3 S.; Businessman up to 1940; Farmer afterwards; Chairman, Sidheswar Urban Co-operative, Bijapur (1931-32); Chairman, Municipal School Board, Bijapur (1934-37); Chairman, Municipal Water Works, Bijapur (1932); Hon. Auditor, Municipal Borough, (1937); Hon. Secretary, Harijan Boarding House for Boys, Bijapur (1932); Member, Land Mortgage Bank, Distt. Branch (1950); Member, Prov. Food Committee and Standing Committee, (1947-49); President, District Board, Bijapur (1947-49); Vice-Chairman, District Rural Development Board, 1947-48; President, Karnatak Chamber of Commerce, Hubli for ten years when in trade; Member, Bombay Legislative Assembly (1937— 43); Associated with Congress between 1935 and 1949; First satyagrahi from Bijapur Distt. in the 1940 satyagraha; Suffered imprisonment in 1940-1941, 1942-43 in the struggle for freedom; Has gained some knowledge in protecting crops from diseases as a mud-farmer.

Social activities: Harijan uplift. 

Hobby: Horticulture.

Favourite pastime and recreation: Tennis and Bridge; Reading books on agriculture and industries.

Special interest: Agricultural and industrial development of the country in general and Karnatak in particular

Permanent address: Pitre Road, Bijapur (S. Rly.)., Karnatak.

[Voting results at the Election:

 Electorate: 3,53,133

Shri M. S. Sugandhi .. 88,209

Shri R. G. Dubey ..     77,273

Shri B. M. Birandar .. 12,370]