Party Name : Congress
Constituency : Tiruchendur
State : Madras
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 2
More Information :
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.]
