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K. S. Soundaram

b. 1946

Indian politician, poet, and researcher

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Born 1946. K. S. Soundaram is an Indian poet and politician.

K. S. Soundaram (born 2 June 1946) is a poet, researcher and politician from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam who represented Tiruchengode in the 10th Lok Sabha.

Early life Born on 2 June 1946 in Erode district, K. S. Soundaram attended the Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirapalli; PSG College of Arts and Science and Bharathiar University. She holds M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The topic of her thesis was Dramatic Aspects in Kalithogai.

Career Soundaram is known for her research work on Tamil literature. She contested the 1991 Indian general election from Tiruchengode constituency on the ticket of AIADMK and obtained 5,21,580 votes while her nearest rival, K. P. Ramalingam of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received 2,07,099. The number of votes she polled was the highest one a candidate received and her victory margin of 3,14,481 votes was the highest one in South India for that general election.

Personal life Soundaram married Prof. R. Arumugam on 9 June 1969. Together they have two sons.

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Important facts

Born
1946
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet, politician
Nationality
India

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Frequently asked questions

Who is K. S. Soundaram?

Indian politician, poet, and researcher

When was K. S. Soundaram born?

K. S. Soundaram was born in 1946.

What is K. S. Soundaram's occupation?

K. S. Soundaram is a poet and politician.

What nationality is K. S. Soundaram?

K. S. Soundaram is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: K. S. Soundaram

· Wikidata: Q44166619

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