PHIRANGI PRASAD, VISHARAD, SHRI, M.A, LL.B., B.Ed., Janata, (Uttar Pradesh—Bansgaon (Res. Sch. Castes)—1977):  s. of  Shri Chaitu Prasad; b. at Bishampura Village, Gorakhpur District, February 1, 1940; ed. at Gorakhpur University and Lucknow University;  m. Smt. Simirata Devi; 4 s. and 2 d.; teacher, Assistant Lecturer, Swawlambi Inter College, Bishampura, Gorakhpur; social worker; previously associated with Bhartiya, Kranti Dal and Bhartiya Lok Dal; detained under D.I.R. and M.I.S.A. in 1975 during Emergency; Member, Senate, Gorakhpur University; Member, U.P. Legislative Assembly for two terms, 1969 and 1974.

Social activities:  Social service, particularly to the Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes; removal of untouchability; propagation of education, provision of medical facilities to villagers, construction of approach roads, supply of fertilisers and other agricultural inputs.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Badminton, swimming and reading.

Sports and clubs:  Special interest in sports.

Permanent address:  Bishampura Village, Via Barahi, Gorakhpur District, Uttar Pradesh.