NIJALINGAPPA, SHRI S., B.A., LL.B., Cong. (Mysore— Chitaldrug—1952): S. of Shri Adivappa; B. at Haluvagol, December 10, 1902; ed. at A.V. School, Davanger, High School, Chitaldroog. Central College, Bangalore and Law College, Poona; m. Shrimati Murigamma, June 25, 1927; 3 S. and 6 D.; Was advocate till 1940 when debarred on account of political activities; Member, Indian National Congress for thirty years; President, Chitaldroog D.C.C.. 1936—40; Member, Mysore Legislative Council, 1937-38; Member, Mysore Congress Working Committee, 1938—50; General Secretary, Mysore P.C.C., 1942—45; President, Mysore P.C.C., 1945-46; President, Karnataka P.C.C., 1946; Member, Constituent Assembly of India and Provisional Parliament; Member (1948—50) and President, Constituent Assembly of Mysore; Member, Congress Working Committee from 1949; Member, the Gopal Rao Enquiry Committee, Government of Mysore; Advocate of decentralisation of Industry and production and formation of States on linguistic basis.

Clubs: Member, Chitaldroog Club from 1929; its Secretary, 1935—37; Member, Constitution Club, New Delhi.

Hobby: Gardening.

Special interest: Village and Harijan Uplift, Spinning and Literature.

Permanent address: Chitaldroog (Mysore)