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KOLANDAIVELU,
SHRI P., M.A., B.L., [A.I.A.D.M.K.-Tamil Nadu,
Gobichettipalayam, 1984] s. of Shri Palanisamy Gounder; b.
at Thippampatti Village, Pollachi District, March 15, 1938; ed. at
Madras and Venkateswara Universities; m. Smt. Chinthamani; November 29,
1962; 1 s. and 2 d.; Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker and
Lawyer; previously associated with Congress Party from 1955 to 1962 and
with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam from 1962 to 1972; political prisoner in
1965, 1973 and 1975; Minister, in Tamil Nadu Government for (i)
Agriculture and Irrigation, 1977-80, (ii) Rural Development and Local
Administration, 1980-84 and (i) Chief Minister’s Nutritious Meal Programme
and Highways, 1984-85; Member, Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly, 1977-80
and 1980-84.
Social activities:
Associated with Bhoodan Movement.
Sports and clubs:
Table Tennis and Cricket.
Travels abroad:
South East Asia.
Permanent address:
12-C, E-Block, Anna Nagar, Madras (Tamil Nadu). |