SANGANNA, SHRI T., B.A., Cong., [Orissa—Koraput— (Reserved— Sch. Tribes)—1957]: S. of late Shri T. Mokhalingam; B. May 1, 1918, Khorlingi village, Gunupur P.O., Koraput Distt, Orissa State; ed. at Vizianagaram Maharajah’s College; m. Shrimati Sudha, February 16, 1956; 1 D.; Agriculturist; Served Government of Orissa in various capacities for 14 years; Personal Assistant to the Revenue Minister of Orissa from 1950-51: Organised the Adibasi Congress in Koraput District; Launched a campaign for the uplift of the hill tribes of Koraput District and social uplift of Adibasis; Vice-President of the Nikhil Utkal Adibasi Congress; President, Adibasi Uddharan Sangha, Koraput; Member, Distt. Congress Committee, Koraput; Member, Adibasi Labour Welfare School, Rayagada; Interested in folk dance and uplift of Adibasis and other backward classes; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952-57.

Hobby: Games.

Favourite pastime and recreation: Picnics.

Special interest: Reading.

Sports: Volleyball, badminton and football.

Permanent address: Rayagada P.O., Rayagada, Distt. Koraput (Orissa).

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 7,94.971

Shri T. Sanganna ..          74,272

Shri Shyamaghana Ulaka .. 43,008

Shri Nilakantha Gomango .. 23,934]