P. Purushothaman (c. 1948 – 2 November 2019) was an Indian politician belonging to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He was elected twice as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly and served as the secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
P. Purushothaman | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | |
| In office 2014 – 2 November 2019 | |
| Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Preceded by | P. Subbarayan |
| Succeeded by | A. Bakthkavachalam |
| Constituency | Ariankuppam |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Succeeded by | R. K. R. Anantharaman |
| Constituency | Manavely |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1948 |
| Died | 2 November 2019 (aged 71) |
| Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Biography edit
Purushothaman was elected as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Ariankuppam in 1985.[1] After 26 years he was elected as a legislator of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Manavely in 2011.[2] He was appointed the secretary of Puducherry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2014.[3]
Purushothaman was married to Jayalakshmi. They had one son and five daughters.[3]
Purushothaman died on 2 November 2019 at the age of 71.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Pondicherry Assembly Election Results in 1985". www.elections.in. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "List of Winners in Puducherry 2011". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Puducherry MLA P. Purushothaman dies aged 71". The Hindu. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "After wasp attack, ex-MLA dies of heart attack". The Times of India. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Ex-MLA, AIADMK Puducherry state secretary Purushothaman dies". Asian News International. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Former AIADMK MLA Purushothaman dies after being stung by wasp". Business Standard. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.