Party Name : Congress (I)
Constituency : Mandsaur
State : Madhya Pradesh
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 8
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BAIRAGI, SHRI BALKAVI, M.A., (Hindi) [Congress (I)—Madhya Pradesh, Mandsaur 1984] s. of Pandit Dwarikadasji Bairagi; b. at Rampura Village, Manasa Tehsil, Mandsaur District, February 10, 1931; ed. at Manasa, Rampura & Government College, Mandsaur, Madhav College, Ujjain, Vikram University; m. Smt. Susheel Chandrika Bairagi, May 17, 1954; 2 s.; Agriculturist and Writer; Parliamentary Secretary to Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh (General Administration), 1967; Minister of State in the Departments of Information, Publicity, Languages, Tourism and General Administration, Government of Madhya Pradesh, 1969-72 and Food and Civil Supplies (independent charge); 1980—June, 1981; President, Congress Committee, Manasa; General Secretary, District Congress Committee, Mandsaur; President, World Assembly Youth (India); Convener, Congress Centenary Celebrations Committee, Mandsaur District; Member, Madhva Pradesh Legislative Assembly, 1967-72 and 1980-85. Social activities: Conducting various activities; it social level; Honorary Member, Rotary Club, Nimach. Favourite pastime and recreation: Participation in sports, dramas, films, Kavi Goshthis, Sahitya Sammelans. Special interests: Writing, Reading, Teaching, Tourism, Countrywide tours and Pilgrimage. Books published: Poetry Books; (1) Dard Diwani, (2) Joojh Raha Hai Hindustan, (3) Gaurav Geet, (4) Bhavi Rakshak Desh Ke, (5) Ret Ke Rishte, (6) Koi To Samjhe, (7) Vanshaj Ka Vaktavya, (8) Lalkar, (9) Gulliver (poetic translation), (10) Cindrella (poetic translation), (11) Chatak Mhaara Champa (Malvi Songs), (12) Aim Javo Maidan Mein, (13) Sheelvati Aag, (14) Aao Bachchon, (15) Gao Bachchon, (16) 0 ! Amaltas, and (17) Dadi Ka Karz; Prose Books: (1) Kachhchha Ka Pad Yatri, (2) Berlin Se Babboo Ko, (3) Sarpanch; (Manuscripts of 12 books ready for publication.) Accomplishments in art, literature, art and science: Well known poet in the country. Travels abroad: Mauritius, German Democratic Republic. Permanent address: Manasa P.O., Mandsaur District, 458110, M.P.