Shri Shiv Charan Gupta

Members Bioprofile

GUPTA, SHRI SHIV CHARAN, B.A., (Com.), Cong. (Delhi-Delhi Sadar—1962):  S. of Shri Ganga Ram; B. Delhi, February 1, 1922; ed. at Sanatan Dharma H. S. School, Delhi, Ramjas Inter College, Delhi and Commercial College (now Sir Sri Ram College of Commerce), Delhi; m. Shrimati P. Devi; 2 S. and 5 D.; Businessman; Parliamentary Secretary to Delhi State Government, 1952-53; Deputy Minister to Delhi State Government, 1953-54; Secretary and Treasurer, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, 1948—55; Secretary and Chief Whip, Delhi Legislative Assembly Congress Party, 1952—56; Senior Vice-President, Delhi Municipal Committee, 1956-57; President, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, 1958—60; Chairman, Standing Committee, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, 1958—62.

Social activities:  Helping in running an educational institution in Delhi and also in-care and after-care of T.B. patients.

Hobby:  Collection of books.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Book reading and touring.

Special interest:  Local Self Government, Housing, Public Finance and Industrial Development.

Sport:  Cricket.

Permanent address:  50, Darya Ganj, Delhi.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  2,34,520

Shri Shiv Charan Gupta                                . .                     78,340

Shri Bhai Mahavir                                          . .                     54,806

Shri Kanwar Lal Gupta                                  . .                     26,699

Shri Gopal Krishan                                        . .                       2,171].