T. Velmurugan is an Indian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate from Panruti constituency in the 2001, and 2006 elections. He is considered to be a Tamil Nationalist. He is the founder of Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) party.[1]
T.Velmurugan | |
|---|---|
| T.வேல்முருகன் | |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2021 | |
| Constituency | Panruti |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Constituency | Panruti |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Constituency | Panruti |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | https://tvkparty.in/ |
Early life edit
Velmurugan was born in 1970 in Puliyur Kattusagai village, Kurinchipadi circle, Cuddalore district as the fifth child of Thirunavukkarasu, Tanakkodi, in a farming family.
At age 15, he was inspired by the Tamil Nadu Liberation Force and attended their meetings and events. He was interrogated over the attacks on the police station, in protest of the repression of the lower castes.
In 1987 the government attacked the Tamil Nadu Liberation Force. The reservation for Vanniyars intensified. He had realized the plight of the Vanniya people. He involved himself in their struggle for reservation.
Due to this, he faced many affronts by the police. He and his family fled to Chennai.
Politics edit
He entered politics as the Tiruvottiyur city secretary of the PMK .
He was fielded as the candidate of Thiruvettiyur in the assembly elections held on 24 June 1996 and became the State Youth Secretary.
After pannruti Ramachandran left the party, he decided to oppose him, and the post of Unified Cuddalore District Secretary came to him. He then became the candidate in Panruti Assembly elections in 2001.
He won. His eloquence and influence among the youth put him in a unique place among the legislators.
He earned the title Bharatajyothi due to his activities. Subsequently, he was presented as a whip.
He ran for Panrutti assembly elections in 2006 and won.
Velmurugan founded Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi, a Tamil Nadu political party.[2] The Gangaikondan police registered a case against Velmurugan and 32 other TVK cadres after agitation organized by them against the upcoming unit of Pepsi at the SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre in Gangaikondan on 27 October 2015.[3]
Elections edit
| Election | Party | Constituency | Result | Votes gained | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | PMK | Thiruvottiyur | Lost | 4,559 | 2.52% |
| 2001 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | PMK | Panruti | Won | 45,963 | 37.67% |
| 2006 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | PMK | Panruti | Won | 54,653 | 38.18 |
| 2011 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | PMK | Neyveli | Lost | 61,431 | 44.72% |
| 2016 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi | Neyveli | Lost | 30,523 | 19.17% |
| 2021 Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Election | DMK | Panruti | Won | 93,801 | 47.6% |
References edit
- ^ "Former MLA Velmurugan floats party". News18. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Former MLA Velmurugan floats party - - Tamil Nadu - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ "Case against Velmurugan, 32 others". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2020.