SINHA, SHRIMATI TARKESHWARI  M.A., Cong., (Bihar—Barh—1967):  d. of  Shri Sheonandan Prasad Singh; b. at Patna, December 26, 1926; ed. at Baroda High School, patna Women’s College and Patna University; m. Shri Nidhi Dev N. Sinha. March 7, 1943; 2 S- and 2 D.; Vice-President, Bihar Provincial Students’ Congress, 1945—47; Member, (i) Patna District Gandhi National Memorial Fund Collection Committee, (ii) Bihar P.C.C. Women’s Section, (iii) Patna District Shikshan Sammelan (Health Education Conference), (iv) patna District Board, (v) Saran District Congress Committee, (vi) Cultural Section, Bihar Women’s Federation, 1950, (vii) Working Committee, Provincial Health Education Conference; President, Patna District Board Employees Association; Secretary, Bihar Women’s Food Conference, 1951-52; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952-57; Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62; Third Lok Sabha, 1962—67 and Public Accounts Committee,1952-57.

Hobbies:  Collection of art pieces, house decoration and gardening. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Urdu Poetry, vocal music and writing articles.

Special interests:  Industry, Finance and Transport,

Sports:  Tennis, Badminton and Carroms.

Travels abroad:  All over the world except Latin America and China.

Permanent address:  122, Srikrishna Nagar, Patna-1.