DIKSHIT, SHRI NARSINGH RAO, LL.B., M.A. (English & Economics) [B.J.P—Mdhya Pradesh, Bhind, 1989]:  s. of Late Pt. J.S. Dikshit; b. at Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, December 7, 1920; ed. at Lucknow University, Allahabad University and as private student of Nagpur University; Honorary D. Litt. Conferred by Vikram University, Ujjain; m. Shanti Devi, May 7, 1937, 1 s. and 2 d.; Lawyer, Political and Social Worker; participated in freedomstruggle;

Public Offices held:  Minister, Madhya Pradesh for about 15 years;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  Member, DCC, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh; Member, PCC, Madhya Pradesh and Member, AICC, for a long time from Madhya Pradesh; Member, BJP since 1989;

Committee Experience:  Member, Committee on Public Undertakings, May 1, 1990 and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Reading, music, gardening; 

Publications:  The Secrets of British Secret Service (Translated in Hindi); 

Sports and Clubs:  Hockey, Tennis, Chess, Playing Cards;

Other Information:  Chairman, State Administrative Reforms Commission, Madhya Pradesh, 1969-72;

Permanent Address:  Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, Phone No. 2322.