RAMACHANDRAN, SHRI  P., M.A., Janata, (Tamil Nadu—Madras Central 1977):  s. of  Shri A. Parthasarathi; b. at Korukkai, North Arcot District, July 15, 1921; ed. at Madras University: m. Smt. Lakshmi, June 1949; 1 s. and 2 d.; Agriculturist; previously associated with (i) Congress, 1940—69 and (ii) Congress (O), 1969—77; Convener, Youth Congress, 1953—55, Secretary, Reception Committee, Avadi Congress Session, 1955; Secretary, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (O), 1969—72 and its President, 1972—77; Member, Madras State Legislative Assembly, 1957—67 and Government Whip, 1962—67; Minister of Energy since March, 1977.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading.

Travels abroad:  Sri Lanka, Malaysia, U.S.A., Canada, U.K. and some other countries of Europe.

Permanent address:  B-55, VII Cross Street, Shastri Nagar Adyar, Madras-20.