P. Ramachandran (11 July 1921 – 23 May 2001)[1] was an Indian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly. In parliament he represented Tamil Nadu. He was also Governor of Kerala (1982–1988).
P. Ramachandran | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Kerala | |
| In office 27 October 1982 – 23 February 1988 | |
| Chief Minister | K. Karunakaran E. K. Nayanar |
| Preceded by | Jothi Venkatachalam |
| Succeeded by | Ram Dulari Sinha |
| 8th Minister of Power | |
| In office 26 March 1977 – 28 July 1979 | |
| Prime Minister | Morarji Desai |
| Preceded by | K. C. Pant |
| Succeeded by | K. C. Pant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1921 |
| Died | 23 May 2001 (aged 79) Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | 3, (One son & two daughters) |
In the assembly he was elected from Peranamallur constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1962.[2] He was later elected to Lok Sabha from Chennai Central constituency as a Janata Party candidate in 1977.[3][4]
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President
editRamachandran served as a President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "P. Ramachandran dead". The Hindu. 24 May 2001. Archived from the original on 4 May 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ^ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha
- ^ 1977 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Congress Committee". inctamilnadu.in. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
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