SINHA, SHRI KAILASH PATI, B.A., B.L., Cong., (Bihar —Nalanda—1957): S. of late Shri Rampertap Singh; B. in Village Allaudin Chak, Distt. Patna, Feb., 1905; m. Shrimali Madu Malti Kumari; 1 S.; ed. at L.P. School, Village Allaudin Chak, Anglo-Sanskrit School, Patna, Nalanda College, Bihar Sherif, G.S.H.E. School, Bihar Sherif and B. N. College, Patna; Lawyer; Worked as Revenue Reduction Officer, Bihar Government; Interested in social and political work, Harijan welfare, removal of untouchability and educational uplift of Harijans; Helped in starting various educational institutions including night schools and libraries at several places; Member, Bihar P.C.C. (1932-55); Member, A.I.C. (1938-39); Member, Working Committee, Patna D.C.C. for many years; Member, Working Committee, Poonpoon Thana Congress Committee since 1930; Member, Managing Committee, Poonpoon H.E. School and Damri M.E. School since their inception; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952-57.

Special interests: Social work connected with Harijan and backward classes.

Favourite pastime: Walking.

Permanent address: Kadamkuan, Patna (Bihar)

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 3,50,254

Shri Kailash Pati Sinha . ..    75,835

Shri Krishna Prasad Singh .. 57,516

Shri Bodhnarain Prasad ..     16,408

Shri Badri Prasad Singh . .  11,245]