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]