V. N. Purushothaman

V.N. Purushottaman
OccupationPolitical Leader
Years active1909 - 1990
In this Malayali name, the person is referred to by their given name, Purushothaman, and not by their surname, Vanmeri Nadeyi.

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 Mahé over a period of thirty-five years.[1] 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 Sree Valsan, and two other daughters.

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References

  1. ^ Election Commission of India. STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1964 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PONDICHERRY Archived 27 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Union Territory of Pondicherry".
  3. ^ Cabinet Responsibility to Legislature. Lok Sabha Secretariat. 2004. ISBN 9788120004009. {cite book}: |work= ignored (help)

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