Party Name : Congress
Constituency : Taran Taran
State : Punjab
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 3 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 3
More Information :
MAJITHIA, SARDAR SURJIT SINGH, B.A., Cong., (Punjab—Tarn Taran—1962): S. of Sardar Sunder Singh Majithia; B. Simla, August 8, 1912; ed. at Chief's College, Lahore, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Government College, Lahore and Law College, Lahore; m. Sardarni & Kushalpal Kaur, 1932; 3 S.; Agriculturist and Businessman; Member, Central Legislative Assembly, 1945—47; President, Khalsa College, Amritsar; Life Member, Sant Attar Singh Educational Trust, Mastuana; Patron and financial supporter of several educational institutions, orphanages and hospitals in the Punjab, has made donations to the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, in connection with Universities; Member, Defence Consultative Committee, 1945—47; Indian Ambassador to Nepal, 1947—49; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952—57 and Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62; Deputy Minister of Defence, 1952—62. Hobbies: Agriculture, Flying, Sports and Wireless transmission. Favourite pastime and recreation: Cricket, Golf and Tennis. Special interests: Defence and Foreign Affairs. Clubs: President, Cricket Control Board of India and Wrestling Federation of India; Vice-president, National Rifle Association of India; President, All India Lawn Tennis Association; Member, National Sports Club of India, Defence Services Club, New Delhi, Member, Roshanara Club, Gymkhana Club and Golf Club, Delhi, Member, Amritsar Club and Past President, Rotary Club, Amritsar; Member, Amateur Radio Club of India, Mhow. Travels abroad: Egypt, Italy, West Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom and France. Permanent address: Majithia House, Amritsar, Punjab. [Voting results at the Election: Electorate: 4,71,540 Sardar Surjit Singh Majithia . . 1,60,039 Shri Achhar Singh . . 1,58,049].
