Party Name : Congress
Constituency : Khandwa
State : Madhya Pradesh
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 3
More Information :
MISRA, SHRI MAHESH DUTTA, B.A., (Hons.), M.A., Cong, (Madhya Pradesh—Khandwa 1962): S. of Late Pandit Chandra Gopal Misra; B. Harda, M.P., February 1915; ed. at Radha Swami Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, Banaras Hindu University and Allahabad University; Single; Senior Reader in Political Science, Jabalpur University; Formerly Assistant Professor, Allahabad University; Worked on staff of Indian Civilisation Course of University of Chicago, 1958-59; Associated with P.S.P. 1952-57; Went to jail as a student in 1930-32 and in 1940 and 1942; Member P.C.C, and A.I.C.C. for several years since student days; President, D.C.C.., Hoshangabad for 3 years; Member, First Sarvodaya Executive, 1948; Was with Gandhiji for some years; M.L.A., Madhya Pradesh, 1952-57; Member, Land Reforms Committee, M.P. Assembly. Social activities: Constructive work, rural uplift, cultural activities, associated with all Gandhian activities since student days. Hobby: Reading, Gardening. Favourite pastime and recreation: Public work. Special interests: Constructive work, Khadi and Village industries, Harijan uplift, Hindu-Muslim Unity, Agriculture and rural development. Travels abroad: Europe, East as well as West, U.S.A., Middle East. Books published: Elementary civics, Social studies. Permanent address: Matri Chhaya, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Hards, M.P. [Voting results at the Election: Electorate: 4,49,704 Shri Mahesh Dutta Misra . . 1,05,889 Shri Krishnarao . . 56,753 Shri Anokhe Lal . . 47,941 Shrimati Amrita Bai . . 19,139].
