Shri T. Ganapathy political profile

Name of Member: Shri T. Ganapathy

Political Party: Congress

Constituency & State: Tiruchendur (Madras)

Lok Sabha Experience: 2

Second Lok Sabha

Members Bioprofile

GANAPATHY, SHRI T., B.A., B.L., Cong., (Madras— Tiruchendur—1957): S. of Thoosimuthu Nadar; B. Averaigulam, August 16, 1918; ed. at Concordia High School, Vadakangulam, M.D.T. Hindu College, Tirunelveli, and Trivandrum Law College; m, Pushpanayagi Ammal, 1943; 4 S. and 1 D.; Advocate; Member, District Congress Committee, 1946 and again in 1955; Member, District Board, 1948 to 1953; Member, T.N.C.C. 1949—52; Member, Madras Legislative Assembly, 1952—57; Secretary, Legislature Congress Party; Madras, 1954-57; Member, Subordinate Legislation Committee of Madras Legislature, 1955 onwards; Convener of Bus Passengers Association, Tirunelveli Distt; Took active interest in removal of untouchability; Had taken part in temple entry movement; Advocate of inter-caste marriages and window remarriage; Interested in village development activites.

Special interest: Agriculture and social uplift of rural areas.

Sports and Clubs: Hockey, Tennis, Football, running races; Member of the District Club. .

Permanent Address: Averaigulam, (via) Panagudy, Tirunelveli.

[Returned unopposed.]

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