A. L. Subramanian

A. L. Subramanian (born 5 September 1944) was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He also served as the Mayor of Tirunelveli Corporation during the period 2006[1] -2011.

Subbramanian was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Tirunelveli constituency in 1967,[2] 1989[3] and 1996 elections.[4]

Subramanian died, aged 73, on 27 October 2012. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.[5] He was known as one of the many effective politicians in Tamil Nadu. The double-decker bridge in Tirunelveli was constructed during his time as mayor. The former Secretary of the M.D.T HINDU SCHOOL COMMITTEE also served as Worshipful Mayor of Tirunelveli City. A lawyer by profession, he was a trustee of the Tuticorin Port Trust and Additional Central Government Standing Counsel. His contribution to the cause of higher education in and around Tirunelveli district is highly laudable. It is due to his earnest efforts and influence that the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in Tirunelveli.

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References
  1. "New members take charge in Tirunelveli Corporation". The Hindu. 26 October 2006. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  2. "Statistical Report on General Election 1967 for the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 9. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  3. "Statistical Report on General Election 1989 for the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 9. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  4. "Statistical Report on General Election 1996 for the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 10. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  5. "Former Mayor dead". The Hindu. 28 October 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  6. "DMK, allies make a comeback in Tirunelveli district". The Hindu. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  7. Kolappan, B. (21 April 2016). "Descendants shine in party of rising sun". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016.


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