Biography of M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangan

(February 4, 1891 - March 19, 1978)

Madabhooshi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, the second Speaker of the Lok Sabha, was an outstanding parliamentarian of India. His role in formulating a healthy parliamentary system in the newly independent India is unforgettable.

Ayyangar was born on February 4, 1891, at Tiruchanur in Andhra Pradesh. After finishing his secondary education at Tirupati, he moved to Chennai for his graduate degree and a degree in Law. Then he joined a school as a Mathematics teacher in 1912. But his passion for the legal profession brought him into the field of judiciary.

In 1934, Ayyangar was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly. His debating skills on issues brought him names like "Emden of the Assembly. In 1952, he was unanimously elected the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. On 8 March 1956, he was chosen as the speaker of Lok Sabha. His views on Adjournment Motions, Bills, Resolutions, Standing Committees, Notices, etc., are today the settled parliamentary died on March 19, 1978.