Chaudhary Badan Singh

SINGH,  CHAUDHARY BADAN, Cong., (Uttar Pradcsn-. Bisauli—1957): S. of Chaudhary Shiam Lal; B. February 5, 1893, Zarifnagar, Distt. Budaun; ed at S. M. High School, Chandausi; m. Shrimati Jamuna Devi; 1 D.; Desh Sevak; President, U.P. Pratinidhi Sabha Arya Samaj, Budan, two times 1925 and later; President, First All India Yadhava Mahasabha, Purnea; President, Achutodhar Sabha, Dist. Budaun (1925); President, District Anti-Corruption Committee; Member, District Planning Committee, Budaun; Visitor to the District Jail, Budaun; Suffered imprisonment eight times for participating in Non-co-operation movement; Participated in 1942 movement; Has been President or General Secretary of the Dist. Congress Committee, Budaun, for the last 30 years; Member, A.I.C.C; Member, U.P. Congress Council; Member, Legislative Council, U.P., 1924 and 1926; Member, Legislative Assembly, U.P., 1936 and 1947; Member, First Lok Sabha (1952-57).

Hobby: Reading of history.

Favourite pastime: Agriculture.

Sports: Hockey.

Permanent address: Village Zarif Nagar, Distt. Budauni  (U.P.)

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 3,76,622

Badan Singh Chaudhary … 65,979

Shri Vir Sen ..              50,686

Shri Tilka Ram ..          32,580

Shri Jogendra Singh … 16,354]