Members Bioprofile

KARUTHIRUMAN, SHRI P. G., B.Sc., Cong., (Madras—Gobichettipalayam—1962):  S. of Shri C. Gurunatha Gowder; B. at Nanjaipuliampatti, September 29, 1919; ed. at Presidency College, Madras; m. Shrimati Savithri, June 9, 1938; 4 S. and 2 D.; Agriculturist, Social Worker and Legislator; Member, National Food & Agricultural Organisation Liaison Committee of U.N.O. at New Delhi, 1954—56; Executive Member, Bharath Krishik Samaj, 1956; Leader, Madras State Farmers’ Team to New Delhi to the Indian Farmers’ Association, 1956; Prize winner of many medals in crop competitions at various levels, Taluk, District and State levels; Member, Madras Legislative Assembly, 1952—62; Chief Whip of the Congress Legislature Party and Government Chief Whip, 1957—62.

Accomplishment in letters, art and science:  Writer in Tamil, Orator, Botanist and Geologist.

Hobbies:  Gardening, Political activity.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Study of Kamba Ramayana, study tours.

Special interest:  Propaganda for the Congress party. 

Sports:  Tennis, Badminton.

Publications:  “At the Service of the People”, contributes articles to the magazines.

Permanent address:  Nanjaipulampatti, Thukkanaickenpalayam P.O., Via Anthiyur, Coimbatore District.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  4,35,401

Shri P. G. Karuthiruman                                      . .               1,42,993

Shri K. M. Ramaswamy Gounder                         . .                  71,558

Shri Jothinath Singh                                            . .                  61,327

Shri Athani Bapu                                                 . .                  11,429].