K. R. Ramasamy (born 9 October 1953) is an Indian politician, social worker from Tamil Nadu and former member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
K. R. Ramasamy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016 – 2021 | |
| Preceded by | C. T. Palanichamy |
| Succeeded by | S. Mangudi |
| Constituency | Karaikudi |
| In office 1989 – 2011 | |
| Preceded by | K. Sornalingam |
| Succeeded by | Suba. Thangavelan |
| Constituency | Tiruvadanai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1953 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | R. M. Karumanikam |
| Parent | KR. RM. Kariya Manickam Ambalam |
Ramasamy is the son of veteran Indian National Congress politician and former MLA, KR. RM. Kariya Manickam Ambalam, who was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on four occasions from the Tiruvadanai constituency. Ramasamy junior has been elected to the same constituency on five consecutive occasions[1] and, one time, from Karaikudi.[2]
Ramasamy has contested elections as both an INC and Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) (TMC) candidate. His successes have come in 1989,[3] 1991,[4] 1996,[5] 2001,[6] 2006,[7] and 2016. The last of these was from Karaikudi, where he beat the incumbent C. T. Palanichamy.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Congress MLA creates a record of sorts in southern districts". The Hindu. 14 May 2006. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ a b "15th Assembly Members". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ^ Statistical report on the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu’s general election-1989. Election commission of India.
- ^ Statistical report on the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu’s general election-1991.Election commission of India.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election 1996 for the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 9. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ Statistical report on the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu’s general election-2001. Election commission of India.
- ^ Statistical report on the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu’s general election-2006. Election commission of India.
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