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DEO, SHRI C. S. SINGH, B.A., Cong., (Madhya Pradesh—Surguja—1957); S. of Maharaja Ramanuj Saran Singh Deo; B. Ambikapur (Dt, Surguja), Jan. 2, 1914; ed. at Mayo College, Ajmer and at Nagpur University; m. Shrimati B. Kumari Devi, May 13, 1930; married again an Adibasi, Shrimati Rani Devi, in 1950 (a political marriage but according to Hindu rites); 5 S. and 3 D.; Was Personal Adviser to Maharaja of Surguj a; Development Minister in Surguja State Cabinet; Had also acted as Dewan, Surguja and as Ruler of Surguja by delegation of powers; ex-Editor, The Surguja Sandesh; Member, First Lok Sabha (Independent),1952-57.
Hobbies: Shooting and agriculture.
Special interests: Rural uplift and welfare of Adibasis.
Sports and Clubs: Tennis and cricket; Member of Boat House Club, Naini Tal.
Permanent Address: Pratappur, P.O. Pratappur, via Ambikapur, Dt. Surguja (M.P.).
[Voting results at the Election:
Electorate: 4,62,295
Shri C. S. Singh Deo .. 1,51,100
Shri Harish Chandra .. 36,170
Shri Dharampal .. 35,122]
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