Party Name : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Constituency : Namakkal-SC
State : Madras
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 2
More Information :
SAMPATH, SHRI E. V. K., D.M.K., (Madras—Namakkal- 1957): S. of E. V. Krishnasamy; B. Erode, March 5, 1926; ed. at Mahajana High School, Erode and Pachiappa's College, Madras; m. Sulochana, September 15, 1946; 4 S. and 1 D.; Agriculturist; Member, Municipal Council for two consecutive periods; Member, Mahajana Schools Managing Committee; Member, Executive Committee, Dravidar Kazhagam till June, 1949; Conducted and edited a political weekly, Pudhu Vazhim, for some time; Suffered imprisonment for three months in connection with the agitation for the withdrawal of the New Education Scheme introduced by the Ministry of Shri C. Rajagopalachari in 1953. Social activities: An active member of the Self Respect movement, devoted to eradication of castes and superstition practised in the name of religion and God. Hobby: Poultry. Special interest: Amateur Play Acting. Favourite pastime and recreation: Hunting and fishing. Publications: Mudi Sainthathu, a pamphlet on French Revolution in Tamil. Permanent address: Karur Road, Erode P.O., Madras State. [Voting results at the Election: Electorate: 8,37,076 Shri E. V. K. Sampath .. 1,82,066 Shri T. M. M. Subramania Chettiar .. 1,55,531 Shri Kesavlal Kalidas Sait .. 70,673 Shri M. N. Paramasiva Gounder .. 41,843]
