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KARUTHIRUMAN, SHRI P. G., B.Sc., Cong., (Madras—Gobichettipalayam—1962): S. of Shri C. Gurunatha Gowder; B. at Nanjaipuliampatti, September 29, 1919; ed. at Presidency College, Madras; m. Shrimati Savithri, June 9, 1938; 4 S. and 2 D.; Agriculturist, Social Worker and Legislator; Member, National Food & Agricultural Organisation Liaison Committee of U.N.O. at New Delhi, 1954—56; Executive Member, Bharath Krishik Samaj, 1956; Leader, Madras State Farmers’ Team to New Delhi to the Indian Farmers’ Association, 1956; Prize winner of many medals in crop competitions at various levels, Taluk, District and State levels; Member, Madras Legislative Assembly, 1952—62; Chief Whip of the Congress Legislature Party and Government Chief Whip, 1957—62.
Accomplishment in letters, art and science: Writer in Tamil, Orator, Botanist and Geologist.
Hobbies: Gardening, Political activity.
Favourite pastime and recreation: Study of Kamba Ramayana, study tours.
Special interest: Propaganda for the Congress party.
Sports: Tennis, Badminton.
Publications: “At the Service of the People”, contributes articles to the magazines.
Permanent address: Nanjaipulampatti, Thukkanaickenpalayam P.O., Via Anthiyur, Coimbatore District.
[Voting results at the Election:
Electorate: 4,35,401
Shri P. G. Karuthiruman . . 1,42,993
Shri K. M. Ramaswamy Gounder . . 71,558
Shri Jothinath Singh . . 61,327
Shri Athani Bapu . . 11,429].
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