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R. Dhanuskodi Athithan

b. 1953

Indian politician

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About R. Dhanuskodi Athithan

Born 1953. R. Dhanuskodi Athithan is an Indian politician.

R. Dhanuskodi Athithan (born 6 March 1953) is an Indian politician who was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Tirunelveli constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. He was critically wounded in a road accident which happened near Vaagaikulam on the Tirunelveli - Tuticorin National Highway on 6 August 2006. His wife Indra Devi Adithan died in the accident.

Electoral performance in Lok Sabha Elections Year Winner Party Runner-up Party1985 (by-election)R. Dhanushkodi AdithanINCPon. VijayaraghavanJP1989R. Dhanushkodi AdithanINCA. KarthikeyanDMK1991 (Tiruchendur constituency)R. Dhanushkodi AdithanINCG. Anton GomezJD1996 (Tiruchendur constituency)R. Dhanushkodi AdithanTMC(M)S. JustinINC1998 (Tiruchendur constituency)RamarajanADMKR. Dhanushkodi AdithanTMC(M)2004R. Dhanushkodi AdithanINCR. Amirtha GanesanADMK

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1953, Thoothukudi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
India
Positions held
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha, Member of the 9th Lok Sabha, Member of the 8th Lok Sabha

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Frequently asked questions

Who is R. Dhanuskodi Athithan?

Indian politician

When was R. Dhanuskodi Athithan born?

R. Dhanuskodi Athithan was born on 6 March 1953 in Thoothukudi.

What is R. Dhanuskodi Athithan's occupation?

R. Dhanuskodi Athithan is a politician.

What nationality is R. Dhanuskodi Athithan?

R. Dhanuskodi Athithan is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: R. Dhanuskodi Athithan

· Wikidata: Q7273581

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