S. Hemalatha Devi

S. Hemalatha Devi (born 10 September 1922) is an Indian independence activist, social worker and member of the Indian National Congress. She represented Pennagaram in the Madras Legislative Assembly (1957–62).

S. Hemalatha Devi
Member of the Madras Legislative Assembly for Pennagaram
In office
1957–1962
Preceded byS. Kandaswami Gounder
Succeeded byM. V. Karivengadam
Majority3,255
Personal details
Born (1922-09-10) 10 September 1922
Political partyIndian National Congress

Early life

Hemalatha Devi was born on 10 September 1922.[1]

Career

Hemalatha Devi was an active member of the Indian National Congress (INC) during its early phase. She was involved with the Indian independence movement and after India gained independence, she became a member of the Salem District Board in 1949. For seven years, she served as secretary of the Salem Salem Indian Women's Association and was later elevated to the post of its Vice-President. She was also a member of the Standing Committee of All India Women's Conference's branch in Tamil Nadu.[1]

Devi won the 1957 Madras Legislative Assembly election from Pennagaram as an official candidate of the INC. She defeated her nearest rival by a margin of 3,255 votes.[2] However, she lost the following election to M. V. Karivengadam, a candidate from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).[3]

Personal life

Hemalatha Devi is married with four children.[1]

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References
  1. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly—Who's Who 1957 (PDF). Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Government of Tamil Nadu. 1957. p. 25. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1957 to the Legislative Assembly of Madras" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 54. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  3. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1962 to the Legislative Assembly of Madras" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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