V. N. Purushothaman
V.N. Purushottaman | |
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| Member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1964–1977 | |
| Constituency | Palloor |
Vanmeri Nadeyi Purushothaman (9 April 1909, in Mahé, Pondicherry, French India – 29 April 1990, at Pallur, Mahé) was an Indian Congress leader. He was elected as MLA several times from Palloor from 1964[1] to 1977. He also had held office as deputy speaker in the Pondicherry assembly between 1964 and 1968.[2][3]: 968 He has been awarded the status of freedom fighter as he fought against the French during their regime in Mahe. He was reputed to be quite well-versed in the French Language.
He was the last Mayor and the first chairman of the Mahé Municipality. He is survived by his sons K.V. Jinadas, N.K. Mithran, and a daughter N.K. Rajalakhsmi.
See also
References
- ↑ Election Commission of India. STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1964 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PONDICHERRY Archived 27 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Union Territory of Pondicherry".
- ↑ Cabinet Responsibility to Legislature. Lok Sabha Secretariat. 2004. ISBN 9788120004009.
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External links
- History of Mahé Municipality Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine