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| name = M.Arunachalam
| native_name = அருணாச்சலம்
| image = M.Arunachalam.jpg
| image = M.Arunachalam.jpg
| caption = M.Arunachalam, 1944-2004
| caption = M.Arunachalam, 1944-2004
| birth_date = {{birth date|1944|3|4|df=y}}
| nationality = Indian
| birth_place = Vellanaikottai, [[Tinnevely District (Madras Presidency)|Tinnevely District]] [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj]] (now [[Tamil Nadu]], India)
| occupation = Politician
| residence = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
| spouse = {{marriage|Amala Arunachalam |12 July 1974}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2004|1|21|1944|3|4}}
| children = Mohan Arunachalam,
| death_place = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
Sangeetha,
| office1 = [[Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers|Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers]]
Priya Joseph,
| primeminister1 = [[Inder Kumar Gujral]]
Deepan Arunachalam
| term1 = June 1997–December 1997
| website = [http://www.arunachalam.net]
| constituency1 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office2 = [[Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)|Minister of Labour and Employment]]
| primeminister2 = [[H. D. Deve Gowda]]
| term2 = August 1996–May 1997
| constituency2 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office3 = [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs|Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs]]
| term3 = 1996
| primeminister3 = [[H.D. Deve Gowda]]
| constituency3 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office4 = [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises]]
| term4 = 1993–1995
| primeminister4 = [[P. V. Narasimha Rao]]
| constituency4 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office5 = [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs|Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs]]
| term5 = 1991–1993
| primeminister5 = [[P. V. Narasimha Rao]]
| constituency5 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office6 = [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Minister of State for Commerce and Industry]]
| term6 = 1985–1989
| primeminister6 = [[Rajiv Gandhi]]
| constituency6 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office7 = Member of Union Committee on Subordinate Legislation
| term7 = January 1990 to September 1990
| primeminister7 = [[Rajiv Gandhi]]
| constituency7 = [[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]
| office8 = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start8 = 1977
| term_end8 = 1998
| predecessor8 = A. M. C.Nellachami
| successor8 = [[S. Murugesan]]
| office9 = [[Indian Youth Congress|President of Tamilnadu Youth Congress]]
| term_start9 = 1977
| term_end9 = 1981
| office10 = District Youth Congress Secretary, Tirunelveli District
| term_start10 = 1972
| term_end10 = 1977
| party = [[File:Indian National Congress Flag.svg|20px]] [[Indian National Congress]] (1966-1996) and (2002-2004)[[Tamil Maanila Congress]] (1996-2002)
| religion = [[Hinduism]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Amala Arunachalam|1974}}
| children = Mohan Arunachalam, Sangeetha, Priya, Deepan Arunachalam
| website = [http://www.arunachalam.net]
| footnotes =
| date =
| year =
| source = https://loksabha.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=26&lastls=17
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'''M. Arunachalam''' (4 March 1944 – 21 January 2004) was an Indian politician and former [[Parliament of India|Member of Parliament]] elected from [[Tamil Nadu]]. He was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Tenkasi (Lok Sabha constituency)|Tenkasi constituency]] as an [[Indian National Congress]] candidate in [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1977|1977]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1980|1980]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1984|1984]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1989|1989]] and [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1991|1991]] elections and as a [[Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar)]] candidate in [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1996|1996]] election.
'''M. Arunachalam''' (4 March 1944 – 21 January 2004), was an Indian politician and Union Minister. Arunachalam did his B.L. from [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai]] and he did his pre-university course from [[V.O. Chidambaram College]] at [[Thoothukudi]], and got graduated from St.Xaviers college, Palayamkottai, had pursued his post-graduation from [[Gandhigram Rural Institute|Gandhigram University]], [[Dindigul]]. He was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Tenkasi (Lok Sabha constituency)|Tenkasi constituency]] for six times continuously. He was elected as an [[Indian National Congress]] candidate in [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1977|1977]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1980|1980]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1984|1984]], [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1989|1989]] and [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1991|1991]] elections and as a [[Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar)]] candidate in [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1996|1996]] election.


== Early life ==
== Career and personal life ==


M.Arunachalam was born on 4 March 1944 to Mr.Moockiah and Mrs.Muthammal in Vellanaikottai village, in the district of Tirunelveli, southernmost part of India. It is a small village at the foot of western ghat region. The days when there was no electricity and traveling facilities as we have now, Arunachalam enjoyed life as a son of an agriculturist in the green fields enjoying nature in its unpolluted form, helping his parents in the fields, taking care of the crops and livestock. Swimming was his favourite hobby in which he excelled.
M.Arunachalam was born on 4 March 1944 to Mr.Moockiah and Mrs.Muthammal in Vellanaikottai village, in the [[Tenkasi district]] of Tamilnadu. He did his pre-university course from V.O.Chidambram College Tuticorin, graduated from St.Xaviers college, Palayamkottai, had his post-graduation from Gandhigram University, Dindugul, and Bachelor of Law from Law College, Chennai.
He is the second son of a family of six children- having an elder brother, two younger brothers and two younger sisters and was the second graduate from his village after his elder brother. From childhood he experienced the social evils like untouchability, economical injustice, colour race and casteism all which gave him the determination to do something for the society and decided that politics is the only way by which he can serve his community.


After he got his law degree, his ambition of becoming a lawyer was fulfilled. He started his career as a junior advocate under T.S. Ramanatha Iyer – a straightforward, upright person with Gandhian principles who was called ‘Tiger of the bar’ in Tenkasi. By sheer hard work and perseverance, he had a roaring practice, soon he established an office for himself and expanded it with four colleagues and two juniors. He was selected for the post of Munsif for Pondicherry Sessions court, which he did not want to join.
He suffered several humiliations during his life as a student, but he was firm and the sufferings he had undergone had strengthened his resolve to become somebody in the society.
He made a strong decision to study well, convinced that education alone would unlock the doors of opportunities and pave way for advancement- for without knowledge and education, there can be no power.
He finished his schooling in Pulliangudi and Vasudevanallur, walking 2–4&nbsp;km daily.
He did his pre-university course from V.O.Chidambram College Tuticorin, graduated from St.Xaviers college, Palayamkottai, had his post-graduation from Gandhigram University, Dindugul, and Bachelor of Law from Law College, Chennai.
During(after his degree, post graduation and law college studies) the holidays Arunachalam did not want to sit idle so he worked in offices like National Small Savings Corporation and All India Radio, Trichy.


He was married to Amala in 1974 and has 4 children namely: Mohan Arunachalam, Sangeetha, Priya, Deepan Arunachalam
== Post-education ==

After he got his law degree, his ambition of becoming a lawyer was fulfilled. He started his career as a junior advocate under T.S. Ramanatha Iyer – a straightforward, upright person with Gandhian principles who was called ‘Tiger of the bar’ in Tenkasi.
By sheer hard work and perseverance, he had a roaring practice, soon he established an office for himself and expanded it with four colleagues and two juniors. He was selected for the post of Munsif for Pondicherry Sessions court, which he did not want to join. He was always ready to subordinate his personal advancement for the cause of the country and for the cause of depressed classes for whom he was the only hope.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
As a mere party volunteer, he was Youth Congress Secretary in Tirunelveli (District Congress Committee). In 1977 he first contested, won and became the Member of Parliament from [[Tenkasi (Lok Sabha constituency)|Tenkasi constituency]] and continued to hold the seat till 1998. He was also appointed as Union Cabinet Minister for 3 times and State Minister for 3 times in his political career.


== Lok Sabha elections ==
Despite several acknowledged handicaps and limitations, Arunachalam rose from very humble beginnings entering politics at an early age and was quickly enticed to national politics at his young age. As a mere party volunteer, he was Youth Congress Secretary in Tirunelveli (District Congress Committee). In 1977 he first contested, won and became the Member of Parliament from Tenkasi (Reserved constituency). That was the period when The Janata Party formed its Government in the center for the first time. Since power did not matter to Arunachalam he was ready to be in the opposition. As a man of Gandhian Principles he did not hesitate to stand by the democratic values of his party.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
Throughout his long political career he was steadfast to his loyalty to the Congress and the Gandhian moral and political ideology and he never felt himself persuaded by the rationalist, atheistic, religious, iconoclastic, communal and secessionist ideologies of his time.
!Elections
!Constituency
!Party
!Result
!Vote percentage
!Opposition Candidate
!Opposition Party
!Opposition vote percentage
|-
|[[1977 Indian general election]]||rowspan=7|[[Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency|Tenkasi]]||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||{{Won}}||67.6||Rajagopalan S||[[Indian National Congress (Organisation)|INC(O)]]||26.2
|-
|[[1980 Indian general election]]||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||{{Won}}||53.4||Rajagopalan S||[[Janata Party|JP]]||36.6
|-
|[[1984 Indian general election]]||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||{{Won}}||64.7||[[R. Krishnan (politician)|R.Krishnan]]||[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]]||30.3
|-
|[[1989 Indian general election]]||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||{{Won}}||62.5||[[R. Krishnan (politician)|R.Krishnan]]||[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM|INC(O)]]||35.04
|-
|[[1991 Indian general election]]||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||{{Won}}||63.56||[[T. Sadhan Tirumalaikumar]]||[[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]||33.24
|-
|[[1996 Indian general election]]||[[Tamil Maanila Congress|TMC]]||{{Won}}||44.98||Selvaraj.V||[[Indian National Congress|INC]]||30.14
|-
| [[1998 Indian general election]]||[[Tamil Maanila Congress|TMC]]||{{Lost}}||26.77||[[S. Murugesan]]||[[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]]||41.84
|}


=== Positions held ===
Drawn by an irresistible inner spirit of nationalism he reached the possible highest rank in the country(Union Cabinet Minister), also achieved a high reputation for his record of performance as a competent and efficient Member of Parliament during his six consecutive terms of his office to the Lok Sabha making up two decades and an outstanding national leader. He provided an unprecedented kind of leadership with simple, astute and pragmatic principles.
He had attained popularity, which was unique. There were other leaders who were respected, looked up to and loved but the adoration which M.Arunachalam had, could hardly be rivaled by many others. The impact of M.Arunachalam in the socio-political life of Tamil Nadu is so unassailable that even his better political adversaries had to invoke the political traditions of M.Arunachalam for their political survivals.


* '''1972–1977''': was appointed as District Youth Congress Secretary, Tirunelveli District
During his long and busy life, he came in close and active contact with a number of state and national leaders and his relations with them, how he reacted to them and their social and political activities, and how he, in his turn influenced them is a matter of particular interest to one and all. His position in the country's affairs brought him close to a number of prominent personalities and often he was called upon to intervene and settle disputes in the organization, which he did successfully for the most part, on the basis of his knowledge of men and matters and using his innate talent for effecting a consensus in complex political situations.
* '''1977–1981''': was appointed as President – Tamil Nadu Youth Congress

* '''1977-1980''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Sixth) for the 1st time
=== Positions held ===
* '''1980-1984''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Seventh) for the 2nd time
* District Youth Congress Secretary Tirunelveli District (1972–1977)
* '''1984-1989''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Eighth) for the 3rd time
* Member Of Parliament (1977–1979, first time)
* '''1985'''-'''1989''': [[Minister of State]], Industries
* President – Tamil Nadu Youth Congress (1977–1981)
* '''1989-1991''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Ninth) for the 4th time
* Member of Parliament (1980–1984, second time)
* '''January 1990–September 1990''': was appointed as Member of Committee on Subordinate Legislation
* Member of Parliament (1984–1989, third time)
* '''1991-1996''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Tenth) for the 5th time
* Union Minister of State for Industries (1985–1989)
* '''1991'''-'''1993''': [[Minister of State]], Urban Development
* Member of Parliament (1989–1991, fourth time)
* '''1993'''-'''1995''': [[Minister of State]], Small Scale and Agro Industries
* Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (January 1990 to September 1990)
* '''1996-1998''': was Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh) for the 6th time
* Member of Parliament (1991–1996, fifth time)
* Union Minister of State for Urban Development (1991–1993)
* '''a few months in 1996''': [[Cabinet minister]] for Urban Development and Employment
* '''August 1996'''-'''May 1997''': [[Cabinet minister]] for Ministry of Labour
* Union Minister of State for Small Scale and Agro Industries (1993–1995)
* '''June 1997'''-'''December 1997''': [[Cabinet minister]] for Chemicals and Fertilizers
* Member of Parliament (1996–1998, sixth time)
* Union Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Employment (a few months in 1996)
* Union Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Labour (August 1996–May 1997)
* Union Cabinet Minister Chemicals and Fertilizers (June 1997–December 1997)


== Death ==
== Death ==


M. Arunachalam died on 21 January 2004 in Chennai at the age of 60.
M. Arunachalam died of cardiac arrest on 21 January 2004 in Chennai at the age of 60.


<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf Volume I, 1971 Indian general election, 5th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175452/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718185438/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175926/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf Volume I, 1984 Indian general election, 8th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718184911/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf Volume I, 1989 Indian general election, 9th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183934/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf Volume I, 1991 Indian general election, 10th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183558/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1996/Vol_I_LS_96.pdf Volume I, 1996 Indian Lok Sabha election, 11th Lok Sabha]</ref>
<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf Volume I, 1971 Indian general election, 5th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175452/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718185438/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175926/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf Volume I, 1984 Indian general election, 8th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718184911/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf Volume I, 1989 Indian general election, 9th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183934/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf Volume I, 1991 Indian general election, 10th Lok Sabha] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183558/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf |date=18 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1996/Vol_I_LS_96.pdf Volume I, 1996 Indian Lok Sabha election, 11th Lok Sabha]</ref>
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Latest revision as of 03:04, 10 November 2024

M. Arunachalam
அருணாச்சலம்
M.Arunachalam, 1944-2004
Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers
In office
June 1997–December 1997
Prime MinisterInder Kumar Gujral
ConstituencyTenkasi
Minister of Labour and Employment
In office
August 1996–May 1997
Prime MinisterH. D. Deve Gowda
ConstituencyTenkasi
Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
In office
1996
Prime MinisterH.D. Deve Gowda
ConstituencyTenkasi
Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
In office
1993–1995
Prime MinisterP. V. Narasimha Rao
ConstituencyTenkasi
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs
In office
1991–1993
Prime MinisterP. V. Narasimha Rao
ConstituencyTenkasi
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
In office
1985–1989
Prime MinisterRajiv Gandhi
ConstituencyTenkasi
Member of Union Committee on Subordinate Legislation
In office
January 1990 to September 1990
Prime MinisterRajiv Gandhi
ConstituencyTenkasi
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1977–1998
Preceded byA. M. C.Nellachami
Succeeded byS. Murugesan
President of Tamilnadu Youth Congress
In office
1977–1981
District Youth Congress Secretary, Tirunelveli District
In office
1972–1977
Personal details
Born(1944-03-04)4 March 1944
Vellanaikottai, Tinnevely District Madras Presidency, British Raj (now Tamil Nadu, India)
Died21 January 2004(2004-01-21) (aged 59)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Political party Indian National Congress (1966-1996) and (2002-2004)Tamil Maanila Congress (1996-2002)
Spouse
Amala Arunachalam
​
(m. 1974)​
ChildrenMohan Arunachalam, Sangeetha, Priya, Deepan Arunachalam
Residence(s)Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Website[1]
Source: [2]

M. Arunachalam (4 March 1944 – 21 January 2004), was an Indian politician and Union Minister. Arunachalam did his B.L. from Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai and he did his pre-university course from V.O. Chidambaram College at Thoothukudi, and got graduated from St.Xaviers college, Palayamkottai, had pursued his post-graduation from Gandhigram University, Dindigul. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Tenkasi constituency for six times continuously. He was elected as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1977, 1980, 1984, 1989 and 1991 elections and as a Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) candidate in 1996 election.

Career and personal life

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M.Arunachalam was born on 4 March 1944 to Mr.Moockiah and Mrs.Muthammal in Vellanaikottai village, in the Tenkasi district of Tamilnadu. He did his pre-university course from V.O.Chidambram College Tuticorin, graduated from St.Xaviers college, Palayamkottai, had his post-graduation from Gandhigram University, Dindugul, and Bachelor of Law from Law College, Chennai.

After he got his law degree, his ambition of becoming a lawyer was fulfilled. He started his career as a junior advocate under T.S. Ramanatha Iyer – a straightforward, upright person with Gandhian principles who was called ‘Tiger of the bar’ in Tenkasi. By sheer hard work and perseverance, he had a roaring practice, soon he established an office for himself and expanded it with four colleagues and two juniors. He was selected for the post of Munsif for Pondicherry Sessions court, which he did not want to join.

He was married to Amala in 1974 and has 4 children namely: Mohan Arunachalam, Sangeetha, Priya, Deepan Arunachalam

Political career

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As a mere party volunteer, he was Youth Congress Secretary in Tirunelveli (District Congress Committee). In 1977 he first contested, won and became the Member of Parliament from Tenkasi constituency and continued to hold the seat till 1998. He was also appointed as Union Cabinet Minister for 3 times and State Minister for 3 times in his political career.

Lok Sabha elections

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Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
1977 Indian general election Tenkasi INC Won 67.6 Rajagopalan S INC(O) 26.2
1980 Indian general election INC Won 53.4 Rajagopalan S JP 36.6
1984 Indian general election INC Won 64.7 R.Krishnan CPM 30.3
1989 Indian general election INC Won 62.5 R.Krishnan CPM|INC(O) 35.04
1991 Indian general election INC Won 63.56 T. Sadhan Tirumalaikumar DMK 33.24
1996 Indian general election TMC Won 44.98 Selvaraj.V INC 30.14
1998 Indian general election TMC Lost 26.77 S. Murugesan AIADMK 41.84

Positions held

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  • 1972–1977: was appointed as District Youth Congress Secretary, Tirunelveli District
  • 1977–1981: was appointed as President – Tamil Nadu Youth Congress
  • 1977-1980: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Sixth) for the 1st time
  • 1980-1984: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Seventh) for the 2nd time
  • 1984-1989: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Eighth) for the 3rd time
  • 1985-1989: Minister of State, Industries
  • 1989-1991: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Ninth) for the 4th time
  • January 1990–September 1990: was appointed as Member of Committee on Subordinate Legislation
  • 1991-1996: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Tenth) for the 5th time
  • 1991-1993: Minister of State, Urban Development
  • 1993-1995: Minister of State, Small Scale and Agro Industries
  • 1996-1998: was Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh) for the 6th time
  • a few months in 1996: Cabinet minister for Urban Development and Employment
  • August 1996-May 1997: Cabinet minister for Ministry of Labour
  • June 1997-December 1997: Cabinet minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers

Death

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M. Arunachalam died of cardiac arrest on 21 January 2004 in Chennai at the age of 60.

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Volume I, 1971 Indian general election, 5th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Volume I, 1984 Indian general election, 8th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Volume I, 1989 Indian general election, 9th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Volume I, 1991 Indian general election, 10th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Volume I, 1996 Indian Lok Sabha election, 11th Lok Sabha
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