V. R. Nedunchezhiyan
| V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | |
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| Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | |
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In office 24 december 1987 - 07 january 1988 | |
| Preceded by | M. G. Ramachandran |
| Succeeded by | Janaki Ramachandran |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
11 July 1920 Thirukannapuram, Tanjore district, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died |
January 12, 2000 (aged 79) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | AIADMK, DMK |
| Spouse(s) | Visalakshi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Articles related to |
| Dravidian politics |
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Dravidian parties Defunct parties
Contemporary parties |
V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (11 July 1920 – 12 January 2000) was a former finance minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He was also the acting chief minister of Tamil Nadu in two tenures (3 February 1969 – 10 February 1969 and 24 December 1987 – 7 January 1988).
He was born at Thirukkannapuram and was initiated into politics during his days at Annamalai University.[1] He joined the Dravidar Kazhagam party in 1944, but, along with C. N. Annadurai, moved away to form the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1949.[1]
He died of heart failure in hospital on 12 January 2000. He was survived by his wife, Visalakshi, and a son.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Nedunchezhiyan dies of heart failure". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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