P. Purushothaman
P. Purushothaman (c. 1948 – 2 November 2019) was an Indian politician belonging to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He was elected twice as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly and served as the secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
P. Purushothaman | |
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Secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | |
In office 2014 – 2 November 2019 | |
Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1985–1990 | |
Preceded by | P. Subbarayan |
Succeeded by | A. Bakthkavachalam |
Constituency | Ariankuppam |
In office 2011–2016 | |
Preceded by | Constituency Established |
Succeeded by | R. K. R. Anantharaman |
Constituency | Manavely |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1948 |
Died | 2 November 2019 (aged 71) |
Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Biography
Purushothaman was elected as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Ariankuppam in 1985.[1] After 26 years he was elected as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Manavely in 2011.[2] He was appointed as the secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2014.[3]
Purushothaman was married to Jayalakshmi. They had one son and five daughters.[3]
Purushothaman died on 2 November 2019 at the age of 71.[4][5][6]
References
- "Pondicherry Assembly Election Results in 1985". www.elections.in. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "List of Winners in Puducherry 2011". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "Puducherry MLA P. Purushothaman dies aged 71". The Hindu. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "After wasp attack, ex-MLA dies of heart attack". The Times of India. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "Ex-MLA, AIADMK Puducherry state secretary Purushothaman dies". Asian News International. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "Former AIADMK MLA Purushothaman dies after being stung by wasp". Business Standard. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.