U. Srinivas Mallya
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Ullal Srinivas Mallya who was also called Malliah in North India
or Sheenappa Mallya in Dakshina Kannada
is called the architect of modern Dakshina Kannada. In addition, during his 18 year tenure as member of Parliament
, from 1946-1965 he played key roles in development of Dakshina Kannada
.
and continued his intermediate studies at Government College
, Mangalore.
's call to action. He resigned from his family business in Mangalore
, and began a life as a Satyagrahi
, which resulted in him going to prison a number of times.
, Mallya was chosen as the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee in 1951. After Independence, Mallya became member of the Delhi House of Representatives (Parliament).he was also appointed to the Constituent Assembly.
He was elected a Member of Parliament from the Udupi Lok Sabha
constituency for three terms, beginning with the first Indian Elections held in 1952, and in the subsequent two held in 1957, and 1962.
Jaideep Shenoy, in an article in The Hindu
, noted that, "It was Mallya's vision which saw the construction of the New Mangalore Port, Bajpe airport, National Highway 17 and most importantly Karnataka Regional Engineering College (since upgraded into National Institute of Technology, Karnataka)." His contributions at the 2005 Mangalore Republic Day
celebration.
Other notable projects include the Mangalore Hassan Bangalore Railway Line, the Ullal Bridge on the River Nethravathi, Mangalore Airport (Bajpe
) the Circuit House, the Mangalore Town Hall, and the All India Radio Station in Mangalore.
North India
North India, known natively as Uttar Bhārat or Shumālī Hindustān , is a loosely defined region in the northern part of India. The exact meaning of the term varies by usage...
or Sheenappa Mallya in Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
- Geography :The district geography consists of sea shore in the west and Western Ghats in the east. The major rivers are Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, Nandini or Pavanje and Payaswini which all join Arabian sea. Vast areas of evergreen forests which once covered this district, have...
is called the architect of modern Dakshina Kannada. In addition, during his 18 year tenure as member of Parliament
Parliament of India
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...
, from 1946-1965 he played key roles in development of Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
- Geography :The district geography consists of sea shore in the west and Western Ghats in the east. The major rivers are Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, Nandini or Pavanje and Payaswini which all join Arabian sea. Vast areas of evergreen forests which once covered this district, have...
.
Early years
Mallya was born in a conservative, traditional and cultural Gowda Saraswath Brahmin (GSB) family in Mangalore (the family was known as Ullal Mallyas) on 21 November 1902 to Sri Ullal Manjunath Mallya and Smt. Saraswathi alias Rukma Bai. He completed his education at St Aloysius Primary School and Canara High SchoolCanara High School
Canara High School is an educational institution in Mangalore which was founded by Ammembal Subba Rao Pai in 1891, the philanthropist who also founded Canara Bank. It is located in Dongerkeri area....
and continued his intermediate studies at Government College
Government College
Government College refers to various colleges.* Government College University, Lahore, is probably the most frequent college referred to by this name. It may also refer to:* Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India* Darjeeling Government College...
, Mangalore.
Joining the freedom movement
At the age of 18 Mallya joined the freedom movement after being inspired by Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
's call to action. He resigned from his family business in Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
, and began a life as a Satyagrahi
Satyagraha
Satyagraha , loosely translated as "insistence on truth satya agraha soul force" or "truth force" is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term "satyagraha" was conceived and developed by Mahatma...
, which resulted in him going to prison a number of times.
Political career
Mallaya started his political careers as the Secretary of the District Congress Committee. He later became a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Due to his close relationship with to Pandit Jawaharlal NehruJawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru , often referred to with the epithet of Panditji, was an Indian statesman who became the first Prime Minister of independent India and became noted for his “neutralist” policies in foreign affairs. He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the...
, Mallya was chosen as the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee in 1951. After Independence, Mallya became member of the Delhi House of Representatives (Parliament).he was also appointed to the Constituent Assembly.
He was elected a Member of Parliament from the Udupi 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...
constituency for three terms, beginning with the first Indian Elections held in 1952, and in the subsequent two held in 1957, and 1962.
Architectural career
Mallya is best known for his work as an architect. He has been called "Father of Modern Dakshina Kannada District".Jaideep Shenoy, in an article in The Hindu
The Hindu
The Hindu is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded and continuously published in Chennai since 1878. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 1.46 million copies as of December 2009. The enterprise employed over 1,600 workers and gross income reached $40...
, noted that, "It was Mallya's vision which saw the construction of the New Mangalore Port, Bajpe airport, National Highway 17 and most importantly Karnataka Regional Engineering College (since upgraded into National Institute of Technology, Karnataka)." His contributions at the 2005 Mangalore Republic Day
Republic Day
Republic Day is the name of a holiday in several countries to commemorate the day when they became republics.-1 January in the Republic of Slovakia:This was the day of creation of the Republic of Slovakia. A national holiday since 1993...
celebration.
Other notable projects include the Mangalore Hassan Bangalore Railway Line, the Ullal Bridge on the River Nethravathi, Mangalore Airport (Bajpe
Bajpe
Bajpe is a census town in located close to Mangalore city in Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is around 18 km from the heart of the city of Mangalore. The Mangalore International Airport is located at Bajpe and is popularly known as the Bajpe...
) the Circuit House, the Mangalore Town Hall, and the All India Radio Station in Mangalore.