MAJITHIA, SARDAR SURJIT SINGH, B.A., Cong., (Punjab—Tarn Taran—1962):  S. of Sardar Sunder Singh Majithia; B. Simla, August 8, 1912; ed. at Chief's College, Lahore, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Government College, Lahore and Law College, Lahore; m. Sardarni & Kushalpal Kaur, 1932; 3 S.; Agriculturist and Businessman; Member, Central Legislative Assembly, 1945—47; President, Khalsa College, Amritsar; Life Member, Sant Attar Singh Educational Trust, Mastuana; Patron and financial supporter of several educational institutions, orphanages and hospitals in the Punjab, has made donations to the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, in connection with Universities; Member, Defence Consultative Committee, 1945—47; Indian Ambassador to Nepal, 1947—49; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952—57 and Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62; Deputy Minister of Defence, 1952—62.

Hobbies:  Agriculture, Flying, Sports and Wireless transmission.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Cricket, Golf and Tennis.

Special interests:  Defence and Foreign Affairs.

Clubs:  President, Cricket Control Board of India and Wrestling Federation of India; Vice-president, National Rifle Association of India; President, All India Lawn Tennis Association; Member, National Sports Club of India, Defence Services Club, New Delhi, Member, Roshanara Club, Gymkhana Club and Golf Club, Delhi, Member, Amritsar Club and Past President, Rotary Club, Amritsar; Member, Amateur Radio Club of India, Mhow.

Travels abroad:  Egypt, Italy, West Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom and France.

Permanent address:  Majithia House, Amritsar, Punjab.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  4,71,540

Sardar Surjit Singh Majithia                  . .                        1,60,039

Shri Achhar Singh                                 . .                        1,58,049].