Party Name : Independents
Constituency : Nawada-SC
State : Bihar
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 4
More Information :
PURI, DR. SURYA PRAKASH, M.A., Ph.D., Ind. (Bihar—Nawada—1967): s. of late Shri Mahant Ramdhan Puri; b. at Diaura, Gaya Distt,, 1938; ed. at Gandhi H. E. School, Nawada, Model H. E. School, Gaya, Gaya College, Patna University and the London School of Economics and political Science, London University; Unmarried; Agriculturist; previously associated with Congress; President, Gaya College Students Union; Life Member, Magadh University and Member of the University Syndicate for the second term; Secretary, K.L.S. College, Nawada, Gaya, for the second term; Hony. Judicial Magistrate, Gaya; Founder, M. R. puri H. E. School, Budhouli; Member, (i) D.D.C., (ii) D.I.C., (iii) B,D.C. at Distt. level, and (iv) State and Distt. Citizens Committees; Mahant of Budhouli Gaya. Social activities: Donated 351 bighas of land for Itfagadh University worth several lakhs, started schools and libraries in Gaya, arranged for free distribution of alms to the poor at Budhouli, and maintains poor students from school to the University stage; associated with the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, I.S.C.U.S. and many other social institutions. Hobbies: Gardening, fine arts. Favourite pastime and recreation: Reading, Debating, Motoring and get-togethers. Special interests: Spread of education. Accomplishments in letters, art and science: Holder of a doctorate degree. Sports and clubs: Cricket; Member, Gaya Club and Lions Club, Gaya, Bihar. Travels abroad: U.K., U.S.S.R., U.A.R. and Nepal. Permanent address: Budhouli House, Gaya, Bihar.
