B. Shiva Rao
Benegal Shiva Rao (26 February 1891 – 15 December 1975) was an Indian journalist and politician. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and an elected representative of the South Kanara constituency in the First Lok Sabha (later named Mangalore, currently Dakshina Kannada). He was the correspondent of The Hindu and then of the Manchester Guardian. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1957 - 1960 and a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.
Benegal Shiva Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indian Parliament for South Kanara (South) | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | K. R. Achar, as MP of Mangalore Lok Sabha constituency |
| Majority | 8841 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1891 Mangalore, Madras Presidency, British India (now Karnataka) |
| Died | 15 December 1975 Delhi |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kitty Verstaendig |
| Residence(s) | Laxmi Sadan Cottage, Kadri Temple Road, Mangalore, South Kanara District |
| Alma mater | Presidency College, Madras |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Profession | Politician |
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