Lanka Sundaram
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Lanka Sundaram M.A.
, Ph.D.
(Telugu
: లంక సుందరం) (January 1, 1905 – January 8, 1967) is an eminent Indian parliamentarian and an expert in international law
.
He was born in Chodavaram
in Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
. He did his primary education in Noble College, Machilipatnam
. During at him during an oration, Maharajah of Baroda, Syaji Rao Gaekwad
sponsored his education in England
. He was studied in University of Oxford
in International Law. In 1929, he successfully qualified in the Indian Civil Service examination. But the British Government refused to give him government job. Hence he has concentrated on social service.
He was elected to the first Lok Sabha
in 1952 from Visakhapatnam
constituency. He was brave and openly criticise during the parliamentary discussions on various issues to the country during the early period after Indian independence.
He was an excellent footballer. He wrote many books and was the editor of Commerce and Industry. His books are chosen for university syllabi and often used as reference material. India and the World Politics are his main books.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
, Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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(Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: లంక సుందరం) (January 1, 1905 – January 8, 1967) is an eminent Indian parliamentarian and an expert in international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
.
He was born in Chodavaram
Chodavaram
Chodavaram may refer to :*Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India*Chodavaram, Krishna, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India*Chodavaram, East Godavari, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India...
in Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He did his primary education in Noble College, Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
. During at him during an oration, Maharajah of Baroda, Syaji Rao Gaekwad
Gaekwad
The Gaekwad or Gaikwad was a Maratha dynasty that ruled the princely state of Baroda in western India from the mid-18th century until 1947...
sponsored his education in England
England
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. He was studied in University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
in International Law. In 1929, he successfully qualified in the Indian Civil Service examination. But the British Government refused to give him government job. Hence he has concentrated on social service.
He was elected to the first Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
in 1952 from Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (Lok Sabha constituency)
Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.-Assembly segments:...
constituency. He was brave and openly criticise during the parliamentary discussions on various issues to the country during the early period after Indian independence.
He was an excellent footballer. He wrote many books and was the editor of Commerce and Industry. His books are chosen for university syllabi and often used as reference material. India and the World Politics are his main books.