R. V. Swaminathan
R. V. Swaminathan | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State for Rural Development | |
| In office 24 November 1980 – 29 January 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Indira Gandhi |
| Minister | Rao Birender Singh |
| Minister of State for Agriculture | |
| In office 14 January 1980 – 29 January 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Indira Gandhi |
| Minister | Rao Birender Singh |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Periasamy Thiagarajan |
| Succeeded by | P. Chidambaram |
| Constituency | Sivaganga |
| In office 1977 - 1979 1971 - 1977 | |
| Preceded by | P. Ramamurthi |
| Succeeded by | A. G. Subburaman |
| Constituency | Madurai |
| Member of the Madras State Assembly | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | D. Subramaniya Rajkumar |
| Succeeded by | S. Sethuraman |
| Constituency | Sivaganga |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Succeeded by | D. Subramaniya Rajkumar |
| Constituency | Sivaganga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1908 |
| Died | 4 October 1984 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
R. V. Swaminathan (5 August 1908 – 4 October 1984) was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, and Union Minister. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu and represented the state in the Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament.
Swaminathan was born on 5 August 1908.[1] He began his political journey as a freedom fighter during India's struggle for independence.[1]
Swaminathan was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly (then Madras State Assembly) from the Sivaganga constituency in 1952 and again in 1962 as a candidate of the Indian National Congress.[2][3]
In 1963, following K. Kamaraj's resignation as Chief Minister, Swaminathan entered a leadership contest against M. Bhaktavatsalam.[4] Swaminathan stated that his candidacy was intended to "break the monotony of unanimous elections".[5] Bhaktavatsalam, however, secured victory with 128 votes to Swaminathan's 22.[5]
During the split in the Indian National Congress in 1969, Swaminathan sided with the faction led by Indira Gandhi.[6]
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Madurai constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1971.[7] He was re-elected from Madurai in 1977.[8] In 1980, he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from the Sivaganga constituency[9] and was appointed Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development.[5]
Swaminathan died on 4 October 1984.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "R.V. Swaminathan". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ 1951/52 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ Chockalingam, V. (7 May 2024). Indian Political Dynamics. Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1966.
- ^ a b c Ramakrishnan, T. (30 September 2022). "Battle of ballots is nothing new in the Congress". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Ramakrishnan, T. (4 June 2024). "When Congress in Tamil Nadu defied the norm of nominating presidents". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Volume I, 1971 Indian general election, 5th Lok Sabha
- ^ Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha
- ^ Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha
External links
- http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2268.htm 7th Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile