Members Bioprofile

SWAMI, SHRI SIVAMURTHI, Lok Seva Sangh, (Mysore-Koppal—1962):  S. of Shri Siddappaya Swami—urf—Pattada Swami, B. Alavandi (Taluk Koppal)., Distt. Raichur, May 1, 1923; m. Shrimati Vanamala Devi, 1945; 1 S. and 2 D.; Agriculturist; President, D.C.C., 1949—51; Was President, Akhand Karnatak Rajya Nirman Parishad (AKRANI); Was Member, Executive Committee of All India Linguistic States’ Conference; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952—57; President of Lok Seva Sangh, 1956; Member of its executive since 1961; Leader, Anti-indirect Taxation Movement, 1961.

Social activities:  Organised number of co-operative societies, cooperative Banks and Cooperative Marketing Societies in Raichur Distt. including Multipurpose Cooperative societies, Alvandi, Kawloor, Weavers’ Cooperative societies at Maski and Alvandi in Koppal Taluk; Vice-President for five years of All India Shivanubhavee Samithi, New Delhi; Taking keen interest in developing the spiritual values of humanity as preached by ancient Mahatmas of India.

Hobbies:  Gardening, Musical prarthana, sayings of great personalities, public speaking in Kannada.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Visiting villages and talking to village folk.

Special interests:  Democracy based on non-party basis and service of humanity through Lok Seva Sangh.

Publications:  ‘Janatha Swarajya’ and ‘Ideals of Lok Seva Sangh’.

Sports:  Volley-ball, Kabaddi and Table Tennis.

Permanent address:  Kattimani, Hiremath, Alavandi, Taluk Koppal, Distt. Raichur.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  4,62,657

Shri Sivamurthi Swami                                            . .              1,25,018

Shri Andaneppa Agadi Sanganna                           . .              1,20,737].