N. Kovaithangam
N. Kovaithangam | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001–2011 | |
| J.Jayalalitha M. Karunanidhi | |
| Preceded by | V. P. Singaravelu |
| Succeeded by | M. Arumugham |
| Constituency | Valparai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 |
| Died | October 12, 2022 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (2021-2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Tamil Maanila Congress (1996-2004 and 2014-2021) Indian National Congress (Before 1996 and 2004-2014) |
| Residence(s) | Sai Baba colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Politician |
N. Kovaithangam (c. 1949 – 12 October 2022)[1] was an Indian politician.
Political Career
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate from Valparai constituency in 2001 and as Indian National Congress candidate in 2006 elections. On 23 March he joined DMK in presence of party president M. K. Stalin.[2][3]
Elections Contested
Tamilnadu State Legislative Assembly Elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Valparai | TMC(M) | Won | 53.21 | Dr. K Krishnaswamy | PT | 33.11 |
| 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Valparai | INC | Won | 53.94 | S. Susi Kalayarasan | VCK | 29.64 |
| 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Valparai | INC | Lost | 49.16 | M. Arumugham | CPI | 46.41 |
Lok Sabha Elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Indian general election | Pollachi | TMC(M) | Lost | 38.01 | M. Thiyagarajan | AIADMK | 55.22 |
Achievements
He was instrumental in setting up an Arts and Science college in Valparai.[4] During his tenure, he developed a good rapport with the tea estate workers in the constituency.[5]
Death
He died at a private hospital in Coimbatore due to cardiac arrest.
References
- ^ Former MLA Coimbatore Thangam passed away due to ill health
- ^ 2001 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ 2006 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ "Kovai Thangam, two-time Valparai MLA, dies at 74". 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Valparai MLA Kovai Thangam dies at 74". 13 October 2022.