About M. S. Gurupadaswamy
Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 88). M. S. Gurupadaswamy was an Indian politician.
Personal life Gurupadaswamy was born in Malangi in Mysore district in August 1924. He was second among four brothers and five sisters.
He had his primary education in Malangi, and secondary education at Malavalli. He studied B.A. at Maharaja's College, Mysore and M.A., LL.B. at Canning College in Lucknow. He has one son and two daughters.
He was Minister of State for Atomic Energy in 1967. He was Minister of Agriculture and Food, Community Development and Cooperation in Indira Gandhi's Cabinet during 1967–69.
In 1969, when Congress split, Gurupadaswamy was one of the first Ministers to resign from Indira Gandhi's cabinet. Gurupadaswamy became Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha in 1971. He was one of the founders of the Janata Party.
Gurupadaswamy served as Minister of Petroleum and Chemicals in V. P. Singh Ministry from 1989 to 1990.
Publications Gurupadaswamy published two books, namely Modern Trends in International Affairs and Communalism. He was editor of The Prajamata and president of Mysore State Journalists' Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was M. S. Gurupadaswamy?
Indian politician (1922-2011)
When was M. S. Gurupadaswamy born?
M. S. Gurupadaswamy was born on 7 August 1922 in Mysuru district.
When did M. S. Gurupadaswamy die?
M. S. Gurupadaswamy died on 10 May 2011 in Bengaluru.
What was M. S. Gurupadaswamy's occupation?
M. S. Gurupadaswamy was a politician.
What nationality was M. S. Gurupadaswamy?
M. S. Gurupadaswamy was Indian.
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