About Veerapandy S. Arumugam
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 75). Veerapandy S. Arumugam was an Indian politician.
Veerapandi S Arumugam (26 January 1937 – 23 November 2012) was a Tamil Nadu politician. He was born to Solai Goundar in Poolavari, Salem.
He died on 23 November 2012 in Chennai due to illness.
Political career Arumugam first became a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member in 1957.
In his early age he was inspired by the writings and speeches of the late Chief Minister and DMK founder C. N. Annadurai and party chief M Karunanidhi, Arumugam plunged into politics when he was 14. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly five times. Arumugam was among the few non-founding leaders in the DMK, who enjoyed unquestioned respect and stature. He also served as the Minister for Rural Development and Local Administration and the Minister for Agriculture.
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Who was Veerapandy S. Arumugam?
Minister of Agriculture in Tamil Nadu
When was Veerapandy S. Arumugam born?
Veerapandy S. Arumugam was born on 26 January 1937 in Tamil Nadu.
When did Veerapandy S. Arumugam die?
Veerapandy S. Arumugam died on 23 November 2012 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Veerapandy S. Arumugam was a politician.
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Veerapandy S. Arumugam was Indian.
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