Members Bioprofile

KANAKASABAI, SHRI R., Cong., (Madras—Chidambaram—1962):  S. of Shri Rathinasabapathy Pillai; B. Abdur, Chidambaram, November 1, 1913; ed. at National Theosophical School, Adyar and Ramaswamy Chettiar High School, Chidambaram; m. Shrimati Gunavathy, June 8, 1932; 2 S. and 1 D.; Agriculturist; Chairman, Municipal Council, Chidambaram, 1947—52; Member, District Board, South Arcot, 1949—58; Member, Senate and Board of Selection, Annamallai University from 1947; Vice-President and president, South Arcot Co-operative Bank, 1944—61; Vice-President and President, Madras State Co-operative Bank from 1957; Member, Provisional Parliament, 1950—52; Member, Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62.

Special interest:  Co-operation. 

Social activities:  Harijan uplift.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading and playing cards.

Clubs:  Member, Cosmopolitan Club, Madras; Member, Lawley Institute, Ooty.

Permanent address:  12, Kanakasabai Nagar, Chidambaram.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  4,57,267

Shri R. Kanakasabai                                             . .               1,40,731

Shri R. Thillevillalan                                              . .               1,36,671

Shri Govindasami Kachirayar D.                           . .                  18,021

Shri A. Subramanian                                            . .                  10,249

Shri A. Rathinan                                                  . .                    9,666].