Name of Member: Shri Murigappa Siddappa Sugandhi
Political Party: Independents
Constituency & State: Bijapur North (Mysore)
Lok Sabha Experience: 2
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SUGANDHI, SHRI M. S., Ind., (Mysore—Bijapur North— 1957): S. of Shri Shidhappa Sugandhi; B. December 30, 1899, Athiri, Belgaum Distt.; m. Shrimati Yesutai Sugandhi, 1916; 3 S.; Businessman up to 1940; Farmer afterwards; Chairman, Sidheswar Urban Co-operative, Bijapur (1931-32); Chairman, Municipal School Board, Bijapur (1934-37); Chairman, Municipal Water Works, Bijapur (1932); Hon. Auditor, Municipal Borough, (1937); Hon. Secretary, Harijan Boarding House for Boys, Bijapur (1932); Member, Land Mortgage Bank, Distt. Branch (1950); Member, Prov. Food Committee and Standing Committee, (1947-49); President, District Board, Bijapur (1947-49); Vice-Chairman, District Rural Development Board, 1947-48; President, Karnatak Chamber of Commerce, Hubli for ten years when in trade; Member, Bombay Legislative Assembly (1937— 43); Associated with Congress between 1935 and 1949; First satyagrahi from Bijapur Distt. in the 1940 satyagraha; Suffered imprisonment in 1940-1941, 1942-43 in the struggle for freedom; Has gained some knowledge in protecting crops from diseases as a mud-farmer. Social activities: Harijan uplift. Hobby: Horticulture. Favourite pastime and recreation: Tennis and Bridge; Reading books on agriculture and industries. Special interest: Agricultural and industrial development of the country in general and Karnatak in particular Permanent address: Pitre Road, Bijapur (S. Rly.)., Karnatak. [Voting results at the Election: Electorate: 3,53,133 Shri M. S. Sugandhi .. 88,209 Shri R. G. Dubey .. 77,273 Shri B. M. Birandar .. 12,370] |
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