Shri Prem Chand Verma

VERMA, SHRI PREM CHAND, Cong, (Himahal Pradesh—Hamirpur 1967);  s. of Dayal Singh; b. at Vill. Mansuhi (Bhota), Distt. Kangra,  December 13, 1919; m. Shrimati Shakuntala Thakur; 1944; 4 s. and 1 d.; Journalist; Founder and Chief  Editor of Jagat Weekly , Jagat (Hindi weekly ); Member, (1) Pradesh  Congress  Committee , Punjab 1963; (2) Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee, (3) Himachal Pradesh Congress Election Committee (1966); (4) Kangra Zila Parishad (1964-67); (5) District Citizens Council, Kangra, since 1963; Public Grievances Committee, District Kangra, since 1963; (6) Standing Committee, All India Newspaper Editors Conference, since 1962; President, All India Small and Medium Newspaper Editors Association, 1964; Convener, Kang-ra-Kulu Sammelan (Joint front of all  parties for merger of Punjab Hill areas with Himachal Pradesh and for achieving full statehood for Himachal Pradesh).

Social activities:  General Secretary, All India Kshatriya Sangh since 1951; Founder and General Secretary, All India Maharana Pratap Jayanti Committee, since 1957; General Secretary, All India Maharana Pratap Praja Vikas Mandir, since 1959.

Hobby:  Gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Study and visits to holiday resorts, places of historical, religious and cultural importance.

Special interests:  Social work, study of literature and history, national and international affairs.

Permanent address:  Village and P.O. Bhota, Tehsil Hamirpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.