Tiruchendur (Madras) MP | ENTRANCE INDIA

SANTOSHAM, Dr. M., M.B.B.S., F.C.C.P., Swa., (Madras—Tiruchendur—1967): s. of Shri A. Santosham; b. at Nazereth, Madras State, June 21, 1913; ed. at Madras Medical College and College of Chest Physicians. U.S.A., m. Shrimati Suseela Santosham, April 12, 1944; 3 s. and 2 d.; Medical Consultant; Superintendent, Tuberculosis Sanitorium, Santoshpuram Madras ; associated with the Indian National Congress from 1930 to 1958; Councillor, Madras Corporation for two terms— 1944 and 1957; President, (1) Indian Medical Association, Madras City Branch, 1955-56; (2) Indian Medical Association, South India, 1957-58.

Social activities: President, Indian Christian Association, Madras, 1964—66: Vice-President, (1) All India Council of Indian Christians, 1966-67; (2) Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors, 1964-65 and 1965-66; President. Madras State Volleyball Association, 1950—67; Member, Sports Council, Madras, 1964-65.

Hobbies: Writing and music.

Favourite pastime and recreation: Western music (vocal).

Special interest: Community work in slums.

Publications: “What every one ought to know about T.B.”; contributed several scientific articles on Pulmonary Tuberculosis in medical journals.

Travels abroad: France, U.K. and U.S.A.

Permanent address: 30, Srinivasanagar, Madras-30.

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Shri T.T. Krishnamachari Member of Parliament (MP) from Tiruchendur (Madras) Biodata

January 24, 2019December 26, 2018 by M Prakash

Name of Member: Shri T.T. Krishnamachari

Political Party: Congress

Constituency & State: Tiruchendur (Madras)

Lok Sabha Experience: 1,2,3

Third Lok Sabha

Members Bioprofile

KRISHNAMACHARI, SHRI T. T., B.A., Cong., (Madras—Tiruchandur—1962): S. of Shri T. T. Rangachari; B. at Madras, November 26, 1899; ed. at Madras Christian College, Madras University; Widower; 4 S.; Entered business after graduation; Member, Madras Legislative Assembly, 1937—42; Member, Central Legislative Assembly, 1942—45; Member, Constituent Assembly and Provisional Parliament, 1946—52; Member, First Lok Sabha and Second Lok Sabha; Minister of Commerce and Industry, 1952—1955; Minister of Commerce and Industry and Iron and Steel, 1955-56; Minister of Finance and Iron and Steel, 1956-57; Minister of Finance, from 17th April, 1957 to 18th February, 1958; At present Union Minister without Portfolio; Member of the Indian Financial Delegation to London in 1948; Contributes article to newspapers and magazines on various subjects.

Hobbies: Books, music and gardening.

Clubs: Member, Delhi Gymkhana Club, Cricket Club of India, Bombay, Lawley Institute, Ootacamund and Bangalore Race Club, Bangalore.

Travels abroad: U.K.

Permanent address: “Kripalaya”, 13, Agaram Road, Tambaram, Madras.

[Returned Unopposed]

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Shri T. Ganapathy Member of Parliament (MP) from Tiruchendur (Madras) Biodata

January 17, 2019December 24, 2018 by M Prakash

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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