G. S. Melkote
G. S. Melkote | |
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Musheerabad | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 October 1901 British India (presently in Odisha) |
| Died | 9 March 1982 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (Till 1970, 1975-1982) |
| Other political affiliations | Telangana Praja Samithi (1970-1975) |
| Spouse | Vimlabai |
| Children | 5; 3 sons and 2 daughter |
| Parents |
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| Website | [1] or at here in Geni.com or Click here GSM_bio.html |
G. S. Melkote (16 October 1901 – 10 March 1982) was an Indian freedom fighter and parliamentarian. His full name is Gopaliah Subbukrishna Melkote.
He was born at
Hyderabad
branch for some time and established Patanjali Yoga Research Institute.
He participated in various activities of
Indian Freedom Movement
, such as the Home Rule movement, Salt Satyagraha, and Quit India movements.
After Indian independence, he contributed significantly in the development of Hyderabad state as Member of Hyderabad Assembly from
Raichur
constituency.
He resigned as member of Lok Sabha in 1970, also left Indian National Congress to join Telangana movement, eventually joining Telangana Praja Samithi.[1]
His wife Vimalabai was also a freedom fighter.[2]
References
- ^ "Members Bioprofile". 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ Vimalabai Melkote passes away, the Hindu.
- Melkote G. S., Luminaries of 20th Century, Part I, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 429–30.
External links
- Rare photographs of Dr. G.S. Melkote
- Biodata of G. S. Melkote at Lok Sabha website.
- Resume can be found in the documents directory here in Geni. or Click here GSM_bio.html
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