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K. Maya Thevar

1934 – 2022

Maya or Mayan. Vajpayee personally calls him MAYA

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About K. Maya Thevar

Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 87). K. Maya Thevar was an Indian politician.

Karuppu Maya Thevar (15 October 1934 – 9 August 2022) was an Indian politician who served as Member of Parliament from 1973 to 1984, elected from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. He was the first AIADMK candidate since its inception to be elected to the Lok Sabha, from Dindigul in the 1973 by-election. Subsequently, in late 1979, he quit from AIADMK, and joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. Maya Thevar was given a ticket to contest Dindigul Lok Sabha election as a DMK nominee in January 1980, and was successful in being elected, against the AIADMK candidate. However, in the Dec 1984 Lok Sabha election, again contesting as the sitting DMK MP, Maya Thevar was defeated.

Maya Thevar was credited with selecting the two leaves symbol for the AIADMK in 1973.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Important facts

Born
15 October 1934, Madurai district, Usilampatti
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 August 2022, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
Pachaiyappa's College
Positions held
Member of the Lok Sabha, Member of the 7th Lok Sabha
Also known as
Karuppu Maya Thevar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was K. Maya Thevar?

Maya or Mayan. Vajpayee personally calls him MAYA

When was K. Maya Thevar born?

K. Maya Thevar was born on 15 October 1934 in British India, Madras Presidency, Madurai district, Usilampatti.

When did K. Maya Thevar die?

K. Maya Thevar died on 9 August 2022 in Chinnalapatti, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.

What was K. Maya Thevar's occupation?

K. Maya Thevar was a politician.

What nationality was K. Maya Thevar?

K. Maya Thevar was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: K. Maya Thevar

· Wikidata: Q6323614

· DBpedia: Maya Thevar

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