VYAS, SHRI RAMESH CHANDRA; Cong. (Rajasthan-Bhilwara-1967):  s. of Shri Chitarlalji, b. at Pur. Distt. Bhilwara, 1915; ed. at S.D. High School,  Beawar; m. Shrimati Rama Devi, 1937; 2 s. and 4 d.; Journalist and Social worker; suffered imprisonment during the freedom struggle on a number of occasions between 1932 and 1942; went on hunger strike in 1934 for 90 days; President (1) I.N.T.U.C., Rajasthan; (2) Gandhi Mazdoor Sevalaya, Bhilwara; (3) Mill Mazdoor Sangh, Bhilwara; (4) District Congress Committee, Bhilwara; (5) District Sarvajanik Nirirman Sangh, Bhilwara; (6) Khan Mazdoor Congress; Member, (1) Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee; (2) All India Congress Committee; (3) Rajasthan Advisory Committee on Minerals; (4) Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Advisory Committee; (5) Programme Committee of All India Radio, Rajasthan; (6) Village Water Board; (7) Town Improvement Committee; (8) Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Committee; Member, Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62, and, Rajya Sabha, 1962—67.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading.

Special interests:  Journalism and Social work.

Permanent address:  Subhas Nagar, (Malan), Ward No. 13, P.O. Bhilwara, Rajasthan.