About A. Venkatachalam
Lived 1955 – 2010 (aged 55). A. Venkatachalam was an Indian politician.
A. Venkatachalam (15 September 1955 – 7 October 2010 ) was a MLA from Alangudi, Tamil Nadu; he represented the constituency for five year terms starting in 1984, 1996 and 2001. During this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's cabinet. Venkatachalam was from the village of Vadakadu, which is located in what was his constituency.
Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010, reportedly murdered by sickle in his house by four people. Angry mobs blocked roads and damaged vehicles in protest.
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Who was A. Venkatachalam?
Indian politician (1955–2010)
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A. Venkatachalam was born on 15 September 1955 in India, Tamil Nadu, Vadakadu.
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A. Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010 in Tamil Nadu, Vadakadu.
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A. Venkatachalam was a politician.
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